The Hospital Foundation of Crawford County (HFCC) has launched several fundrasing efforts to benefit Crawford County Memorial Hospital and its patients. Two of those projects are the Annual Charity Golf Outing to raise money for the Patient Transporation Service, and a UTV raffle to benefit the CCMH community education programs. Dana Neemann, Director of Education, and Don Luensmann, HFCC Executive Director, discuss these efforts and how they directly benefit CCMH patients and families. For more information on the golf outing and the UTV raffle, call 712-265-2515 or email wecareforlife@ccmhia.com.

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness and improve education about male health issues. Michael Luft, DO, discusses important aspects of men’s health. He also talks about common testing and other concerns that can affect the overall health, both mental and physical, of men of any age.

LifeServe Blood Center conducts a monthly drive in cooperation with CCMH. LifeServe gathers blood donations in each community or hospital, then supplies those same hospitals or communities when the need for blood tranfusions is greatest. Dustin Durbin, Community Outreach Coordinator, discusses how the LifeServe Blood Drives are conducted, and how you can become a blood donor. The next LifeServe Blood Drive at CCMH will be held on Monday, June 9 in Meeting Rooms C & D from 12:30 to 5:30 pm.

May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Joe Weber, Physical Therapist with CCMH Rehab Services, talks about what you can do to stay healthy with simple tips you can use at home. Weber also discusses what to if you are experiencing acute pain in muscles or joints and where to seek care. For those wishing to start an exercise program or would like to see about using CCMH Rehab Services, start by contacting your primary care provider for a referral. If you do not have a primary care provider, contact the CCMH Medical Clinic at 712-265-2700 to schedule a consultation.

Cyilee Martin, DNP is a family medicine provider in the CCMH Medical Clinic. Cyilee began her practice at CCMH in November 2024. Cyilee is a dedicated provider who sees only acute clinic patients for same day or overflow appointments. In our podcast, Cyilee discusses what makes her position unique in the clinic as well as the challenges and surprises she encounters on a daily basis. To make a same day appointment at the CCMH Medical Clinic, call 712-265-2700.

Tammy Hulsing, Speech Language Pathologist, is one of the newest members of the CCMH Rehab Services team. Hulsing has spent her entire career engaged in Speech Pathology and has worked with hundreds of clients in all age groups. Hulsing shares her background, and stories of her work with patients both young and old. Accessing Speech Language Pathology services requires a referral from a primary care provider. For more information, you can contact Hulsing by calling the CCMH main number at 712-265-2500.

Health navigators are professionals who help individuals and families navigate the healthcare system, find the right insurance and connect with necessary resources. They act as guides, helping people understand complex healthcare options, access services, and coordinate care. Heather DeLance and Lexi Fineran from Main Street Health, partner with CCMH to provide this service. Learn more about Health Navigators and how they can help with finding the right kinds of care for you and your family.

Health Information Management, or medical coding, is one of the little known but most important aspects of health care. Medical coders ensure all details from a patient’s medical documents are accurate. This ensures any billing and record keeping is also correct. The medical coding staff for CCMH includes Carmen Schuett, Laura Gross, Ana Garcia Patino, Dixie Janssen, and Tracy Kastner. Listen as they discuss the ins-and-outs of their positions and the skills it takes to be a medical coder.