Boone County Health Center Recognized As LEARN Breastfeeding Hospital Champion
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) proudly announces its designation as a LEARN Breastfeeding Hospital Champion, a recognition bestowed upon institutions committed to advancing breastfeeding initiation and support within the hospital setting.
Protect Your Children — Practice Medication Safety
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 35,000 young children visit the emergency room each year because they got into medicines that were left within reach.
American Medical Association (AMA) Urges Public To Get Vaccinated Amid Growing Measles Outbreaks
With an increasing number of measles cases reported across the U.S. and globally, vaccination rates declining and spring break travel beginning, the American Medical Association (AMA) today issued the following statement urging individuals to get vaccinated against the measles if not already immune
SD Project Firstline Creates National Emergency Medical Services Curriculum
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State of South Dakota have approved the emergency medical services (EMS) infection prevention and control curriculum developed by South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL).
USD, South Dakota Department Of Health Collaborate On Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
A partnership between the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences and the South Dakota Department of Health has resulted in a five-year, cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Prairie Lakes Healthcare Systems Takes Proactive Approach To Infection Prevention
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) recognizes infection prevention and control is an essential part of caring for and protecting their patients.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director To Join University of Nebraska (UNMC) Medical Center Chancellor On ‘Rural Health Matters’
Monica Bertagnolli, MD, the 17th director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) joins UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. CST on a live broadcast of “Rural Health Matters” on RFD-TV.
CHI Health/Creighton Launch Long COVID Phone Line
CHI Health, in collaboration with Creighton University School of Medicine, has launched a phone line to closely examine COVID-19’s long-term effects on Nebraskans and connect patients to care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines Long COVID as a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems that people experience after being infected with the virus.
Breast Cancer Awareness: The Power Of Prevention And Screening
Women have a one in eight chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available At Essentia Health
Essentia Health is ready to administer updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Novavax that offer better protection against current variants of the virus.
New COVID-19 Vaccine Available At Sanford Health
Sanford Health is now administering the new monovalent COVID-19 vaccine labeled the “2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine,” which targets the omicron variant XBB.1.5.
Sanford Health Now Administering New COVID-19 Vaccine
Sanford Health is now administering the new monovalent COVID-19 vaccine labeled the “2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine,” which targets the omicron variant XBB.1.5. This vaccine replaces the most recent bivalent COVID vaccine that came out in 2022.
Vaccination Reduces The Risk Of Illness For Pregnant Women And Babies
Expectant mothers and newborn babies are vulnerable and need extra protection against germs and infectious diseases.
Huron Regional Medical Center's Ramos And Win Earn Community Health Worker Certificates
Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is pleased to announce Sau-Mei Ramos and New New Win, as graduates of the Lake Area Technical College Community Health Worker (CHW) certificate program, according to Teresa Haatvedt, health care career development specialist.
Nebraska Tobacco Quitline Offering Additional Free Quit Medication
Nebraska Tobacco Quitline is offering additional quit medication through June 30, 2023 to Nebraskans trying to quit tobacco.
Sioux City Physician Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik Appointed To Represent Iowa On Center For Disease Control’s National Vaccine Access Cooperative
UnityPoint Health – Sioux City is proud to announce Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, pediatric infectious disease physician for UnityPoint Clinic has been appointed to represent Iowa on the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) newly formed national Vaccine Access Cooperative (VAC).
South Dakota Healthcare Professionals! Infection Control Resources Are Available To Keep You Current
SD Project Firstline (PFL) offers new, updated CDC resources. No two days are the same in healthcare but caring for and protecting patients is always the top priority. With a foundational knowledge about germ spread and the “why” behind infection control, healthcare workers can learn to recognize infection risks and make the right decisions to protect their patients and themselves, regardless of what the day brings.
January Is National Birth Defects Prevention Month
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognizes January as National Birth Defects Awareness Month. It raises awareness about birth defects and highlights the efforts made to improve the health of individuals affected by these conditions across their lifespans.
Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation Expands To Include Children Ages 6 Months Through 5 Years
Last week, following authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended expanded use of the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 6 months through 5 years.
Vaping And E-Cigarettes Can Cause Lung Damage And Lasting Health Consequences
E-cigarettes are considered by many smokers/tobacco users to be a replacement for cigarettes, but increasing evidence shows e-cigarettes contain and emit several potentially toxic substances that can impact your lung health.