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Preventing an Overuse Injury

July 25, 2019

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

Repetitive motion and improper form during physical activity can lead to an overuse injury in a joint or muscle. These differ from acute injuries in that they gradually occur over time, and cannot be pinpointed to a particular event. Though age does play a part in your risk factor, anyone can suffer an overuse injury. To keep physically active, without risking your chance of injury, here’s what you need to ...

Moving Your Workouts Outdoors

July 19, 2019

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

The summer sun is the perfect excuse to skip the gym and move your workout outdoors. For many, the transition can be seamless, but without proper knowledge and preparation, injury and illness could occur, hindering your summer activity levels. To make the most out of your outdoor workouts, and to ensure they are injury-free, here’s what to know: Avoid Heat-related Illnesses with Hydration With summer ...

ICAHN video encourages EMS participation in rural areas

July 19, 2019

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

Declining numbers could lead to increased deaths ICAHN video encourages EMS participation in rural areas Due largely to limited budgets, increased responsibilities and education requirements, the rural EMS workforce has steadily declined for around three decades. Couple this with an increased population of elderly residents in most rural areas, many who often call 911 when access to primary care is not available, and ...

Danielle's Time to Tri

July 17, 2019

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

An active lifestyle does not come naturally to me. I danced and played tennis as a child and teen, but I was never the kid that was climbing the walls and running around all day long. I would much rather be knitting, working a puzzle, or just having a great conversation. However, I know this is a recipe for poor health so I have tried really, really hard to form better habits. A friend of mine asked me to join the ...

Apple A Day Cafe's Dynamic Duo- Scott & Bianca

July 15, 2019

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

Get to know: Scott Sanchez, FNS Coordinator Scott always thought he had a passion for cooking and he was really wanting to take the next step into a career that was more focused in something culinary. A good friend of his told him about Kirby and how great it was to work there. Scott is very hardworking, loyal, trustworthy and calm. "The best thing about my job is learning something new almost every day about ...

Grown-ups need shots too

July 11, 2019

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

Immunizations aren't just for children. Adults need protection from infectious diseases too. And that means rolling up your sleeve for a shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends some vaccines for all adults and others for adults with specific risk factors. Influenza Influenza, usually called the flu, is highly contagious. It causes a variety of symptoms, but the virus tends to change ...

Get to Know Felix Davis, Paramedic

July 9, 2019

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

Get to know Felix Davis, Full Time Paramedic Why Felix choose to work in health care: "I didn't really choose health care kind of fell into it, found it by accident is the way I phrase it. I originally was planning on becoming a firefighter but a lot of the fire programs require BLS certification so I went and got the BLS certification. Didn't quite like the skills that EMT-B can do so I went and got my ...