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 when you post a comment to a blog or our social media sites, it is published for the world to see. Please consider carefully how much personal medical information you want to share, with the understanding that this information may be linked to your name and published on the Internet. Social media is, after all, social, so please post your comments, questions and concerns and help everyone in our community get the most out of our blog and social media sites. Please read CCH's Social Media Guidelines for more information.

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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, ...

Thanks for working here Thursday: Amanda Walter, RN, CCH Home Health and Hospice Posted on November 13, 2019

Campbell County Health is proud of its employees, and we want the CCH family and the Campbell County community to know about the good work that they do for this organization. Allow us to introduce Amanda Walter, RN, who works for CCH Home ...

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 Posted on 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 Posted on 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 Posted on 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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