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    Side-Stepping Amputation: It's All In Your Feet

    Side-Stepping Amputation: It’s All In Your Feet Amputation is a serious risk when you have diabetes. In fact, your risk is 28 times higher than someone without the condition. Most amputations are lower limb — toes, feet, below the knee, and above the knee. And, the risk is greatest for men, older adults, and non-Hispanic black males. Fortunately, you can limit your risk. Control your blood sugar, exercise ...

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    Healthy Feet = Healthy Summer

    According to Mayo Clinic, the average person takes about 4,000 steps per day – that’s over one million steps per year! With summer here, check out some tips to keep your feet healthy and on their toes: Walking barefoot exposes your feet to the sun. Limit walking without shoes on to prevent sunburn, athlete’s foot, plantar warts, ringworm and other infections. In addition, walking barefoot increases ...

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    Piatt County Fire Association Supports Purchase of CPR Device

    PIATT COUNTY FIRE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS PURCHASE OF CPR DEVICE The Piatt County Fire Association has donated $2,500 to The Kirby Foundation in support of the purchase of a mechanical device that will allow the Kirby Ambulance service to improve the quality of CPR they provide patients. The LUCAS Chest Compression System, is a hands-free device that improves CPR quality by increasing chest compression fraction ...

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    Kirby Awards Four Full-Ride Healthcare Scholarships

    KIRBY AWARDS FOUR FULL-RIDE HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIPS MONTICELLO, IL - Kirby Medical Center and The Kirby Foundation awarded four full-ride healthcare scholarships to students pursuing healthcare degrees in the community. These scholarships target certain positions within Kirby Medical Center, and the recipients are guaranteed a position post-graduation. The 2021 Kirby Medical Center Healthcare Scholarship recipients ...

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    Piatt County Fire Association Supports Purchase of CPR Device

    PIATT COUNTY FIRE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS PURCHASE OF CPR DEVICE The Piatt County Fire Association has donated $2,500 to The Kirby Foundation in support of the purchase of a mechanical device that will allow the Kirby Ambulance service to improve the quality of CPR they provide patients. The LUCAS Chest Compression System, is a hands-free device that improves CPR quality by increasing chest compression fraction ...

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