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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…)
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…
Murray County Medical Center Designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
Murray County Medical Center (MCMC) was recently designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Minnesota Department of Health. This designation is valid for a three year designation period,…
Murray County Medical Center Earns Accreditation for Sleep Study Services
Murray County Medical Center’s Sleep Study Program recently earned accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). This three-year accreditation ensures that Murray County Medical Center’s Sleep Study Program…
