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                About / News / 2019 / June

                Posts in June, 2019

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                  Can Exercise Help Prevent Memory Loss?

                  June 25, 2019
                  Posted By Kirby Medical Center

                  Are you always losing your keys? Do you walk into the kitchen, just to forget why you went in there in the first place? Memory loss is a normal part of aging, but it’s also something you can work hard to fight against (mentally and physically). You may know that mental stimulation is a great way to keep your mind actively fighting against the effects of aging, but what about exercise? In honor of ...

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                  Get to Know Coleen LeCrone, Certified Surgical Technologist

                  June 19, 2019
                  Posted By Kirby Medical Center

                  Get to know Coleen LeCrone, Certified Surgical Technologist Why Coleen decided to work in healthcare: One of the main reasons Coleen wanted to work in healthcare is because she enjoys helping people. Her mother worked in healthcare and she decided to follow in those footsteps. "The best thing about my job is knowing that I am helping patients." What Coleen has gained from working at Kirby Medical Center: ...

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                  Most Common Men’s Orthopedic Issues

                  June 17, 2019
                  Posted By Kirby Medical Center

                  At one point or another, most people will experience joint or bone issues. As you age, your chances of injury increase. For some, it might be something as simple as back pain, but for others, it could be more complicated like a break or fracture. However, the type of injury and your risk level could depend on your gender. Due to physical and hormonal differences, a male’s risk of orthopedic issues differ from a ...

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                  Top Ways to Promote Family Fitness

                  June 7, 2019
                  Posted By Kirby Medical Center

                  In today’s busy nonstop world, family time has become a precious and sometimes rare thing. From running your kids from activity-to-activity to weekend parties and events, scheduling in some family bonding time can seem impossible to do, but the benefits are so worth it. Here are a few ways you and your family can get some healthy activity and bonding time in today, and all summer long: Take the Dog for a Walk ...

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                  Gardening with Arthritis

                  June 7, 2019
                  Posted By Kirby Medical Center

                  If you have arthritis, just bending over to pull a weed can seem like a day's work. But a few simple techniques and tools can help restore the joy of gardening and ease the pain. In fact, this hobby can actually improve your health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says gardening is a great low-impact aerobic exercise for people with arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation and other experts offer these ...

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                  How to make your summer safe

                  June 7, 2019
                  Posted By Kirby Medical Center

                  Summer fun, fitness, health and safety should be a package deal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC offers the following advice for a healthful summer. Sun safety Protect yourself from summer heat, UV rays and an increased risk of skin cancer by: Using sunscreen and lip balm with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Reapplying sunscreen often, especially after swimming. ...

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                  Nutrition Tips for Summer 2019

                  June 3, 2019
                  Posted By Kirby Medical Center

                  There is no perfect recipe for staying on track all the time. With some pre-planning and nutritional swaps, you can enjoy your summer with balance and no regrets! Don’t skip meals. Skipping meals may make it harder to manage your blood sugar and hunger levels. Plus, depriving yourself of food increases your cravings — often leading to overeating and regretful food choices. Instead, have a healthy, ...

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                  Kirby Medical Center Awarded Top 20 Critical Access Hospital List for Best Practice in Patient Satisfaction

                  June 3, 2019
                  Posted By Kirby Medical Center

                  Kirby Medical Center named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for Best Practice in Patient Satisfaction. Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, IL was recently named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) for Best Practice in Patient Satisfaction– overall quality: a rating of hospital performance based on the percentile rank across rural-relevant process of care measures, patient perspective: ...

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