Asthma Awareness
The average person takes 16 breaths per minute, 960 breaths in an hour, 23,0400 breaths in a day, for a total of 8,409,600 breaths in a year. For many people,…
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Asthma Awareness
Women and Health
Women and Health: Let's celebrate! May 10-16th is National Women's Health Week! This week I encourage all women to think about their health and prioritize both their body and…
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Women and Health
Happy Nurses Month
Nurses week comes around every year in May and we take this time to appreciate our nurses here at MCMC. This year has been labeled the “Year of the Nurse”…
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Happy Nurses Month
Here Comes the Sun
A great Beatle's tune and something that many of us look forward to in the "Merry, Merry Month of May" (and probably even more so this year!) But, as we…
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Here Comes the Sun
We Are Open
Murray County Medical Center continues to serve its community and patients as safely as possible. Navigating these uncertain times has left a number of people questioning whether they can still…
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We Are Open
UV Lighting To Combat COVID-19
Head of Murray County Medical Center Plant Operations, Arl Weinrebe, eagerly identified an opportunity when becoming apprised to an article from the Omaha World Register. The article identified the University…
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UV Lighting To Combat COVID-19
Precautions and Recommendations Regarding COVID-19
As we spring forward through 2020 we carry with us and strive to embrace our new societal 'normal'. At MCMC we are committed to compassionate and exceptional healthcare; we are…
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Precautions and Recommendations Regarding COVID-19
MCMC Receives 2020 Emergency Care Award!
Murray County Medical Center (MCMC) is thrilled to have recently earned the 2020 Emergency Care award for America’s Best Hospital™ in the United States by the Women’s Choice Awards®. Murray…
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MCMC Receives 2020 Emergency Care Award!
The Coronavirus – What You Should Know
A new wide-spread virus called the 2019 novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, is making waves across the news in recent days. This virus is plaguing China and other international locations, with more…
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The Coronavirus – What You Should Know
Snow Is On The Ground and Influenza Is All Around!
By Cara Mahon, MCMC Pharmacist Snow is on the ground, with sickness and influenza all around! From children to adults, we should all "B" informed...get the info and facts as…
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Snow Is On The Ground and Influenza Is All Around!
A Focus on Type 2 Diabetes
Tracy Hansen, APRN, FNP Family Provider November is American Diabetes Month, so let’s talk about this exceedingly common disease. There are literally millions of Americans diagnosed with diabetes; according to…
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A Focus on Type 2 Diabetes
I Didn’t Know the Hospital Does That!
By Michael Ladevich, Interim CEO Statistics: 10 years ago: 50% of hospital patients stayed at Murray County Medical Center Today: 33% of hospital patients stay at Murray County Medical…
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I Didn’t Know the Hospital Does That!
Ten Reasons to Get the Flu Shot
By Cara Mahon, Pharmacist With influenza (flu) season rapidly approaching, it’s our job and passion to ensure the community understands the importance of getting the flu shot. The flu vaccine…
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Ten Reasons to Get the Flu Shot
Sepsis=NO JOKE!
Tracy Hansen, APRN, FNP One diagnosis that is sure to make my heart pound is sepsis. Sepsis most always means a very sick patient that requires careful monitoring and antibiotics…
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Sepsis=NO JOKE!
Murray County Medical Center Holds Community Meeting to Discuss Facility’s Management Alliance
By Guest Blogger, Sheila Crowley, Murray County News Staffwriter A large contingency of people were on hand Wednesday evening at the Silverberg building to share thoughts regarding Murray County Medical…
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Murray County Medical Center Holds Community Meeting to Discuss Facility’s Management Alliance
MCMC Moving Forward: Community Forum Q&A
By Michael Ladevich, Interim CEO, Murray County Medical Center On Wednesday, Sept 11th, Murray County Medical Center’s (MCMC) Board held a special meeting/community forum concerning the management contracts being entertained…
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MCMC Moving Forward: Community Forum Q&A
The Dreaded Colonoscopy…Ugh!
Tracy Hansen, APRN, FNP It is sad butt true, age 50 marks that magical age when we begin to hound our patients to get a colonoscopy. You know, the test…
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The Dreaded Colonoscopy…Ugh!
MCMC Moving Forward: Our Biggest Challenge
By Michael Ladevich, Interim CEO, Murray County Medical CenterEarlier this month one of the leaders at MCMC forwarded a complaint from a former patient. This patient was highly displeased with…
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MCMC Moving Forward: Our Biggest Challenge
Minnesota Hands Free While Driving Effective August 1
Guest, Annette Larson SC/SW Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Regional Coordinator In just a few weeks, Minnesota law will require drivers to put their phones down and go hands-free while…
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Minnesota Hands Free While Driving Effective August 1
Dear IUD, I LOVE YOU! Here’s 7 Reasons Why You Should Too!
Tracy Hansen, APRN, FNP IUD means an intrauterine device. This little t-shaped gem is placed into the uterus to keep the baby machine switched off! The device is an effective,…
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Dear IUD, I LOVE YOU! Here’s 7 Reasons Why You Should Too!
MCMC Moving Forward – May 2019
By Michael Ladevich, Interim CEO, Murray County Medical Center I have been Interim CEO at Murray County Medical Center for six months and am impressed with this medical center and…
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MCMC Moving Forward – May 2019
Measles: The Importance of Immunization for all Children
In 2017 more than 22 million children were not vaccinated for measles. And in 2019, we are now facing the largest outbreak since the 1990s. Measles can be very dangerous…
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Measles: The Importance of Immunization for all Children
Colorectal Cancer: Risk & Prevention
Steven Snow, MD Internal Medicine & Chief Medical Officer, MCMC March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States with…
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Colorectal Cancer: Risk & Prevention
The Facts About Long-Acting Nexplanon Birth Control
Tracy Hansen, APRN, FNP Family Medicine, MCMC Do you think of being pregnant and cringe? Time to take matters into your own hands! Or Arm! If this sounds like you,…
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The Facts About Long-Acting Nexplanon Birth Control
Should I Be Taking Baby Aspirin or Not?
Paige Moser, PA-C When each February comes around, the same themes crop up: hearts, pink, red, Valentine's Day and National Heart Month. Now is the time that we as health…
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Should I Be Taking Baby Aspirin or Not?
Under WHERE? Let’s Talk Cervical Health!
Tracy Hansen, APRN, FNPJanuary is cervical cancer awareness month. So, let’s talk about statistics, prevention and screenings.What the heck is a cervix anyway?The cervix is the bottom part of the…
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Under WHERE? Let’s Talk Cervical Health!
Sugar Free, Really?
By Char Kooima, Dietitian, Murray County Medical Center During the holiday season, I find many questions surface around sugar free items. There are many patients that will say they can’t…
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Sugar Free, Really?
Tracy Hansen is New Family Medicine Provider at MCMC
By Tracy Hansen, APRN, FNP Hello. I am Tracy Hansen. I am so excited to be here! This is literally a dream come true for me; to be working in…
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Tracy Hansen is New Family Medicine Provider at MCMC
Michael Ladevich Hired as Interim CEO for Murray County Medical Center
By: Sheila Crowley Murray County News Staffwriter There is new leadership at the Murray County Medical Center. Michael Ladevich has been hired as the interim CEO for the facility. Ladevich…
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Michael Ladevich Hired as Interim CEO for Murray County Medical Center
MCMC Celebrates Respiratory Care Week, October 21-27
DID YOU KNOW… Lung Disease is the third cause of death worldwide Asthma affects 235 million people Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) affects more than 200 million people The average…
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MCMC Celebrates Respiratory Care Week, October 21-27
Murray County Medical Center Offering Discounted Heart & Vascular Screens
Sanford Health will hold heart and vascular screens at Murray County Medical Center on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 22-23, 9 am - 5 pm, for a discounted rate of $25…
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Murray County Medical Center Offering Discounted Heart & Vascular Screens
Breast Cancer Awareness: Prevention and Screening Tips
By Tracy Hansen, APRN, FNP October is breast cancer awareness month, so let’s talk about screenings and what you can do to minimize your risk! Breast cancer is the most…
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Breast Cancer Awareness: Prevention and Screening Tips
Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
By Karen Honermann, RN September is National Cholesterol Education Month—a good time to learn about the different types of cholesterol, get your blood cholesterol checked and consider lifestyle choices that…
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Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Send Your Kids Back-to-School with Updated Vaccines
Back-to-school season is here. It’s a time for parents to gather school supplies, backpacks and to make sure your kids are up-to-date on their immunizations and vaccines. (more…)
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Send Your Kids Back-to-School with Updated Vaccines
Murray County Medical Center Named Top 20 Critical Access Hospital for Patient Satisfaction
Murray County Medical Center was recently named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for Patient Satisfaction among all critical access hospitals in the U.S. by the National Rural…
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Murray County Medical Center Named Top 20 Critical Access Hospital for Patient Satisfaction
