What is Heart Disease? Heart disease refers to any condition that makes it difficult for the heart to work properly. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It occurs when an artery that supplies blood to the…
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Influenza or “the flu” is a disease that is caused by a virus and is more prevalent in the fall and winter months. It is spread through droplets that are made when you cough, sneeze and talk. It can also be spread by touching surfaces that may have the…
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Hey, did you know that Ultrasound is used more than to see babies? Diagnostic ultrasound is also used to look at tissues, organs, and blood flow. Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to generate a picture. It’s a lot like submarines using SONAR to…
Read more𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙎𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙃𝙮𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙚? Sleep hygiene refers to the healthy sleep habits that we can implement in our nightly routine to improve the amount of sleep we’re getting as well as the quality.** Adults should get at least 7 hours of sleep, teens should get 8-10 hours, and children ages 6-12 should get 12
Being prepared is key in a pandemic and one local citizen went above and beyond to help Goodland Regional Medical Center be ready and proactive. Daniel Melia, of Burlington, CO, helped the GRMC emergency preparedness team to create an amazing 3D printed mask that provides most staff with another reusable option to N95 Masks. “When
Due to the continued increase of COVID-19 in Northwest Kansas, Goodland Regional Medical Center and the Sherman County Public Health Department are announcing the postponement of the 2021 Sherman County Health Fair. Historically the health fair lab draws have been completed in January, in the lobby of GRMC, with the health fair following at the
