Posts in June, 2013

How Do You Pay Attention To Your Health? Posted on June 21, 2013

So, I'm on this new diet called the Insanity Diet. I think it's working because it's driving me crazy. On this particular diet you are required to eat five meals per day. That part I like. It's the stuff you have to eat that ...

CCHCF forms Cancer Care Committee Posted on June 18, 2013

Patients facing cancer are not only faced with fighting the disease, they are also faced with financial challenges. According to an American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network poll, nearly half of cancer patients under the age of 65 said ...

ICAN Garden Project Teaches Children Nutrition Awareness Posted on June 17, 2013

Armed with 16 oz Mason jars, gloves and hand spades, Hanna Hopp was ready for her class. Hanna, a horticulturist with the Campbell County Extension Office, was invited by Abby Miller in Rehabilitation Services to discuss soil texture with ...

Welcome Dr. McGehee Posted on June 16, 2013

Editor's note: The other day, CCMH Community Relations Director Karen Clarke sat down with Dr. Mark McGehee to learn more about him, and why he recently accepted a position with Gillette Medical Imaging / CCMH Radiology. Dr. Mark ...

New Maternal Child Manager Takes the Reins Posted on June 15, 2013

Editor's note: The other day, CCMH Community Relations Director Karen Clarke sat down with Josie LeMaster to learn more about her, and why she recently accepted a position with CCMH's Maternal Child Department. New Maternal Child ...

CCMH Participates in Medication Donation Program Posted on June 14, 2013

CCMH is participating in a program called the Wyoming Medication Donation Program, supported by the Wyoming Department of Health and the Health Innovation Award. It’s a way for eligible Wyoming residents to get medications if they ...

Junior Volunteer Program Inspires Confidence Among Youth Posted on June 14, 2013

Have you seen some young, smiling faces around CCMH this week? I have and I think it's great! The CCMH Junior Volunteer program started this week, with 51 young people volunteering throughout our healthcare system. They range in age ...

CEO: Grateful for Community-Wide Support Posted on June 07, 2013

Last weekend there was a 5/10K run/walk at the Durham Ranch to raise funds for our Hospice department and to help us serve more patients. The Buffalo Stampede was a home run—or should I say a buffalo run. The Stampede raised more than ...

Helping Patients Stay OUT of the Hospital Posted on June 04, 2013

In a blog post last week, Goal: Reduce the Rate of Patient Readmission, CEO Andy Fitzgerald introduced a new initiative CCMH is participating in, the Wyoming Rural Care Transition program. This post provides more information about the ...

CCHCF Seeks Outstanding Healthcare Award Nominations Posted on June 03, 2013

For the last seven years, the Campbell County Healthcare Foundation ’s Black Cat Ball has been a formal venue to honor people working in healthcare-related fields that have made a difference in our community. An individual must show ...