Help Us Prevent Suicide Suicide deaths are tragedies yet they are also preventable. We hope you’ll join us this month, which is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, as we work together to reduce the risk. Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death nationwide. Among kids 10-14 and adults 25-34, it’s the second leading cause of death, and the third…
The Sioux Center Health Foundation is pleased to announce Dorinda Oostenink as the new Foundation Director. Dorinda grew up on a farm north of Hull, Iowa, and graduated from Boyden-Hull High School in Hull. Most recently, she worked for Cooperative Credit Company (CCC) in agriculture finance. Prior to that, she worked for USDA Rural Development in LeMars, which was her…
Heart disease is a global problem; in fact, they are the leading cause of death for both men and women. According to a report from the Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases, it is estimated that over 16.3 million Americans aged 20 and older have a chronic heart condition. This is just over 7 percent, with…
Respiratory Therapy is a specialized form of therapy that is used for persons with certain respiratory (pulmonary) conditions. Specially trained healthcare providers provide this form of treatment to improve each person's health status and overall quality of life. In the United States alone, millions of people are affected by numerous types of respiratory conditions. Their severities differ and can affect…
Occupational therapy (OT) is a form of healthcare that is geared toward resolving problems or reducing the severity of challenges that limit one’s ability to do the things that are essential for survival and other everyday things. Such activities can include working, attending school, getting dressed, making a meal, sports, and other leisure activities. These challenges can be physical, sensory,…
Mental Health Awareness Month is a great time to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness with special resources and raising awareness in May! What is a mental illness? Mental illnesses are treatable health conditions that can disrupt a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. They are common — about…
National Infant Immunization Week, April 24-30, 2022 National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is a yearly observance highlighting the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). This year, in particular, it’s critical to ensure that families stay on track for children’s routine checkups and recommended vaccinations following disruptions from COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some…
Sioux Center Health has been nominated for 16 categories for the Northwest Iowa Review’s Best of the N’West contest. We encourage all employees, board members, and patients to follow the link and vote for us! You can vote once per day now through Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 7:00 AM Central Standard Time. Only one winner will be selected from…
Physical therapy is important to your health and wellness for so many reasons and a lot of times the importance of this form of management is overlooked. You can access physical therapy in various care settings and it is beneficial for all types of patients. So, your doctor may recommend this management modality for multiple illnesses or injuries. In this…
Hospice care is something that many people are now considering for their loved ones and since you are on this page, you may be one of those persons. You may have heard some rumors about it or maybe nothing at all. Well, whichever the case, in this post, we will help you to get a better understanding of this form…
CMS has changed the visiting guidance for long term care! CMS strongly encourages all visitors to become vaccinated and we will continue to educate and encourage visitors to become vaccinated. Short list of changes: - All visitors can come at any time to visit their loved ones. - There are no more schedules (Signup Genius) or time limits on visits…
3 Reasons Why Nurses should Work in a Senior Living Campus Life as a nurse is interesting, but if you're passionate about your profession, caring for others will be second nature. Also, it's something you will want to always be a part of. Nursing recruitment for home nursing is probably one of the most undervalued career paths in the nursing…