Here's To Your Health - CCMH Denison

What exactly is dry needling, and what is it like to experience it firsthand?

In this episode, we explore dry needling and some of the lesser-known treatments available through Rehabilitation Services. We discuss how dry needling works, what patients may experience during treatment, and how techniques like these can be incorporated into an individualized rehabilitation plan.

Whether you’ve heard of dry needling before or are simply curious about the different tools rehabilitation professionals use, this episode offers a closer look at services you may not realize are available.

Your feet carry you through nearly everything you do—from working and exercising to spending time with family and enjoying the activities you love. When foot or ankle pain starts getting in the way, it can affect much more than just your feet.

That’s why Crawford County Memorial Hospital is excited to welcome Dr. Sam Rathe, DPM, AACFAS, to the CCMH Medical Clinic.

In this episode of the Here's to Your Health podcast, we introduce Dr. Rathe. He shares about his background, why he chose podiatry, the types of conditions he treats, and when it may be time to have foot or ankle pain checked out.

In this episode of Here’s To Your Health, host Jill Melby sits down with Savannah Steinkuehler to discuss her journey from completing a summer internship to landing a nursing position at Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) in the med unit.

Savannah shares her perspective during her internship, including working across various hospital departments, the collaborative nature of healthcare teams, and what she learned about professional development and emotional intelligence along the way. She also reflects on finding her passion for long-term patient care in the Med Unit and shares her future plans as she continues her education to become a Registered Nurse.

What happens when a high school Scrubs Camp student grows up and becomes part of the very healthcare team that inspired her?

In this episode, we’re talking to Savannah Steinkuehler, a member of the CCMH team who first experienced Scrubs Camp as a high school student. Today, she’s back—not only as a member of our team, but as someone helping give current students the same opportunity to explore careers in healthcare.

Hear about her Scrubs Camp experience, her journey into healthcare, and what it means to now help the next generation discover the possibilities of a career in healthcare.

Sometimes, the experiences that inspire us early in life come full circle in ways we never expected.

Mental health care is now more accessible close to home. CCMH offers telehealth mental health services for individuals ages 10 and older, including psychiatric assessment, medication management, individualized treatment, and therapy for a variety of mental health needs.

Call 712-265-2700 to schedule an appointment.

In this episode of Here’s to Your Health, host Jill Melby sits down with patient Shiloh Heisser as he shares his personal story of recovery following an accident. Initially skeptical about physical therapy, Shiloh describes his experience from being in the hospital to physical therapy.

Through the dedicated care of physical therapists Joe and Kelly, Shiloh quickly gained his independence back and ditched his walker. Listen to his heartfelt journey from doubt to progress, highlighting the compassionate, individualized rehabilitation care that sets CCMH apart.

Join Dustin Durbin, Volunteer Services & Community Outreach Coordinator, and Lilly Wyatt, Marketing Specialist, as they discuss the many ways volunteers support CCMH, why their time and talents are so valuable, and how community members can get involved. Learn more about current volunteer opportunities and how you can make a meaningful impact at CCMH.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and it’s an important opportunity to share reliable, evidence-based information about vaccines.

In the latest episode of CCMH’s Here’s to Your Health Podcast, Pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Ranniger discusses childhood immunizations, common vaccine misconceptions, back-to-school recommendations, and the role vaccines play in protecting individuals, families, and communities.

Join us as we sit down with Michael Delong on the Here's to Your Health podcast. Michael is a 14-year Crawford County healthcare veteran. From working in radiology to earning his associate degree in nursing and working toward his BSN, Michael shares his inspiring journey, tips on balancing life and education, and how receiving a Hospital Foundation of Crawford County Scholarship helped him through his education.

The Hospital Foundation of Crawford County is so proud to offer CCMH staff scholarships as they take on new educational goals. Investing in the CCMH team's growth helps bring the best possible care close to home for our community.

Thank you to the Hospital Foundation of Crawford County, its board members, and the donors for helping make educational opportunities like this possible.

In this episode, we hear from Kendra Hartwig, a CCMH staff member who received a scholarship from the Hospital Foundation of Crawford County.

She shares her experience receiving the scholarship, how it has supported their education and professional growth, and what the opportunity has meant to them personally.

The Hospital Foundation of Crawford County is proud to invest in CCMH employees and help support their continued education and development. Scholarships like these not only make a difference for individual staff members, they help strengthen our healthcare team and the care we provide to our community.

Thank you to the Hospital Foundation of Crawford County and its board members and donors for helping make educational opportunities like this possible.