Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) has announced it will be ending OB services on August 1. CCMH will partner with St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll to provide prenatal and postnatal care in Denison. Erin Muck, President and CEO, talks about the tough decision to end OB services and the circumstances which brought it about. She also discusses family planning, birth control and GYN services which will still be offered at CCMH.

Fireworks and floods are in the news. Kelby Eck, Director of Emergency Services, discusses the safe handling of fireworks to keep the 4th of July festivities a happy occasion and free of injury. He also offers tips and advice to keep safe in a flood situation.

While COVID and the flu have waned, there are still a number of summertime illnesses, diseases, and skin issues that can arise. Most notably, illnesses or diseases carried by mosquitos or ticks, skin rashes that can result in swimming in lakes or rivers, and skin damage from the sun. Heather Rasmussen, Chief Quality and Ancillary Services Officer, discusses all of these summertime issues and more.

The annual Hospital Foundation of Crawford County Charity Golf Outing is set for June 28. Registration begins at 9 am with a shotgun start at 10 am at Majestic Hills Golf Course in Denison. Brandi Ruskell, Marketing and Development Coordiantor, discusses the sponsorship opportunities available and how to sign up to participate.

CCMH is implementing a new Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system on Monday, June 24. On this week's podcast, Tiffany Ransom, Patient Experience Manager, and Kendra Hartwig, Patient Experience Lead, discuss the upcoming changes in check-in times, and the documents needed for registration. Additional information about the new EMR will be posted to the CCMH website and other media in coming days.

The month of May includes is National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week. Theresa Sheer, Chief Nursing Officer, recaps the events of the past month and highlights the winners of the DAISY and BEE Awards. She also talks about the open nursing positions at CCMH and how you can apply.

Older Americans Month came into being during the administration of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. The purpose of Older Americans Month, which is celebrated each May, is to recognize the contributions of older Americans and draw attention to the psychological, social, and physical health of that generation.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a movement condition that causes a strong urge to move your legs when you’re resting. You may also feel sensations like itching, pulling, crawling or throbbing. There isn’t a cure for RLS, but treatment is available. Patrick Stevens, Director of Cardiopulmonary Services, discusses RLS, potential home treatments, and medications available to treat this condition.re