CCH Health Connect
Welcome to Campbell County Health's blog, Health Connect, where you’ll
find the latest news and information to keep you and your family healthy.
This blog is written by many of our administrators, physicians and other
providers to improve health care, promote health and fight disease in
our community. It will connect you to various sections of our website
as well as social media.
We’re looking to engage you in conversation – we simply ask
that you do so in a polite and respectful way. Please be courteous, and
avoid comments that are profane, obscene, offensive, sexually explicit,
inappropriate, inflammatory or otherwise objectionable. Remember that
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information you want to share, with the understanding that this information
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and help everyone in our community get the most out of our blog and social
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Patient finds pain relief for foot with PROS help
Posted on
November 14, 2019
More than 30 years ago, James Leonard broke his foot in eight places when he fell off of a roof. His foot has never been the same since. With increasing pain from the injury that failed to heal correctly, James finally decided last year it ...
Know Your Numbers: Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Posted on
November 14, 2019
As a part of your regular physical your provider will often request blood work before your visit. One of the most common tests requested is a CBC. So, why is this test so common and important? A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test ...
New Board trustee brings healthcare experience
Posted on
November 13, 2019
Dustin Martinson was appointed to the Campbell County Health Board of Trustees at a special board meeting on November 7, 2019. He’s worked in healthcare in Gillette, Wyoming as a physical therapist and former owner of Rehab Solutions, ...
Treating Burns From Cooking
Posted on
November 11, 2019
The holiday season is here, and for many, that means cooking and preparing their home for family and friends. One preventable injury that can often happen while rushing through the holiday prep is a cooking burn. If one does occur, ...
Pneumonia Myths and Facts
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November 11, 2019
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames your lungs and causes your air sacs to fill up with fluid or pus. The most common symptoms are coughing, fevers, chills, and trouble breathing. Though it’s a commonly known illness, there is ...
Winter Lung Health
Posted on
November 11, 2019
The cold winter months can lead to several colds and illnesses. Beyond getting your flu shot, there are several daily steps you should take each winter to keep yourself healthy and disease-free. Many of these are especially crucial for ...
Four ways to prevent winter joint pain
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November 11, 2019
The cold winter months can lead to an increase in joint pain for some. However, we know many don’t want to spend their winter locked inside. When the temperature does drop, working out indoors is best, but you can still enjoy your ...
ED doctor reflects on Honor Flight trip for Veterans' Day
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November 11, 2019
What would you do if your job description strongly discouraged you from showering, for 60 days in a row? Suppose your position happened to include that you'd risk your life if you brushed your teeth, for eight weeks at a time? Or, ...
Avoiding slipping and falling this winter
Posted on
November 11, 2019
The first snow fall has arrived, which can be a hazard for many. Whether you are an avid snowboarder or just outside trying to shovel snow, proper precaution is needed. Here’s how to make sure your winter is injury-free: Purchase ...
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