Here's To Your Health - CCMH Denison

Here's To Your Health - CCMH Denison

by CCMH
Season 6
Tonsillectomies & Adenoidectomies: Symptoms, Surgery & Recovery
In this episode of Here's to Your Health, host Brandi Ruskell, Marketing Specialist CCMH, talks with Dr. David Wright, CCMH General Surgeon, about tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies. Learn the difference between these common procedures, the signs and symptoms that may indicate surgery is needed, what families can expect on surgery day, and what recovery typically looks like. If you or your child are experiencing frequent sore throats, loud snoring, trouble sleeping, or ongoing ear or sinus issues, talk with your primary care provider to determine whether a referral is appropriate. To schedule an appointment with a CCMH primary care provider, call 712-265-2700 or visit ccmhia.com.
What Is Athletic Training? with Sarah Branning, MS, LAT, ATC
In this episode, Lilly Wyatt sits down with Sarah Branning, MS, LAT, ATC, to discuss what athletic training is and the role athletic trainers play in supporting student-athletes. Sarah shares more about the partnership between Denison High School and the CCMH Rehab Services team, including how athletic training services help provide on-site support for athletes, coaches, and families. She explains how athletic trainers assist with injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, rehabilitation, and safe return-to-play decisions. Listeners will learn how athletic trainers work alongside rehab professionals to help athletes stay healthy, recover properly, and feel supported throughout the season.
Normal Aging or Something More? Understanding Memory Loss
Memory changes can be a normal part of aging, but how do you know when it may be something more? Tammy Hulsing, MS, CCC-SLP, discusses memory loss in adults, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, warning signs to watch for, and when to reach out for help. This conversation offers helpful insight for supporting yourself or a loved one through memory-related concerns.
Acceso del Paciente
En este episodio, estamos acompañados por Alexis Perez – Alexis trabaja igual para Crawford County Memorial Hospital como representante de Patient Access, que significa acceso del paciente. Ella es una de las muchachas que uno ve al entrar por la clínica para registrarse. Alexis nos platicara sobre su posición y de los servicios disponibles para los pacientes que entran por nuestras puertas como el portal del paciente y como agendar una cita.
Men's Health Month
June is Men's Health Month, and our latest Here's to Your Health podcast focuses on preventive care, routine checkups, and simple ways men can take charge of their health.
Clearing Up Mammogram Misconceptions
In this episode of Here’s to Your Health, host Lilly Wyatt, Marketing Specialist at Crawford County Memorial Hospital, sits down with Rachel Steffen, Mammography Tech at CCMH, to clear up common questions and misconceptions about mammograms and breast health. Rachel shares what patients can expect during a mammogram, why routine screenings are important, and how mammography plays a key role in early detection.
More Than Speech: What SLPs Really Do
In this episode of Here’s to Your Health, host Lilly Wyatt, Marketing Specialist at Crawford County Memorial Hospital, sits down with Tammy Hulsing, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist at CCMH, to talk about the broad scope of speech therapy. Tammy shares what an SLP does, what patients and families can expect from speech therapy, common misconceptions about the profession, and when pediatric speech and language milestones may be worth discussing with a provider. From communication and language development to swallowing and everyday quality of life, this episode offers a helpful look at the many ways speech-language pathologists support patients across different ages and needs.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure often has no warning signs, which is why monitoring your numbers matters. The good news is that high blood pressure can be treated and prevented. In this episode of Here’s to Your Health, CCMH Chief Nursing Officer Theresa Sheer discusses the importance of blood pressure monitoring and simple ways to protect your heart health. Schedule a checkup with a CCMH provider by calling 712-265-2700.
Servicios de Interpretación en CCMH
En este episodio, estamos acompañados por las interpretes que trabajan en Crawford County Memorial Hospital. Dos de ellas, Jasmin y Jennifer, se sentaron con Maria Valdez, el Enlace Comunitario para explicar un poco sobre ellas, como es la posición y la función de un interprete en CCMH, y lo que significa para ellas. También comparten sobre el servicio de Propio: Un servicio de interpretación que es disponible por teléfono o vídeo a través de nuestras tabletas en el hospital. Interpretes para español están disponibles en persona de lunes a jueves de 7am-7pm, de viernes 7am-5pm, y los sábados de 8am-12pm.
The Role of Rehabilitation After a Stroke
Host Lilly Wyatt, Marketing Specialist at CCMH, speaks with Joe Weber, PT, DPT, about the important role rehabilitation plays after a stroke. In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, this episode explores how physical, occupational, and speech therapy support recovery, what patients and families can expect during rehab, and how loved ones can help throughout the healing process.
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