Posts in June, 2019

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    Can Exercise Help Prevent Memory Loss?

    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

    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

    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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    Get to know Jordan Barney, CrossFit KMC Manager

    Get to Know: Jordan Barney, CrossFit KMC Manager Why Jordan decided to work in healthcare: "I was coaching CrossFit and attending Millikin for Health, Fitness, and Recreation. I wanted to do something that pertain to CrossFit and healthcare. This was the best way to incorporate both. Thank goodness there was an opening!" "My favorite part of my job is working with so many different types of ...

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    Top Ways to Promote Family Fitness

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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