Perry Shumway
Madisonhealth Blog
Blood test. Your Gran CBC (Granulocytes from your Complete Blood Count) is the result of a blood test that tells your doctor a number of things, including your cell count for each blood cell type, your concentrations of hemoglobin, and your gran CBC count. It’s a quick and easy procedure. A nurse, such as those at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, will insert a needle into the vein of your arm and draw a small sample of your blood, to be sent to the lab for analysis. You can eat and drink on the day of your test like you normally would unless you’re having some other test or procedure performed on the same day. Types of cells. There are three main types of cells circulating in your bloodstream – white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. If you have a particularly high or low count of any of these three,...
A heart test may save your life. For about $100 with a doctors prescription you can come in and get one. Recommendations include women over the age of 50, and men over that age of 40 that have one or more of the following risk factors: yes/no Risk Factors: Family history of heart disease High cholesterol levels Diabetes High blood pressure Past or present smoking Obesity (you need to be under 250 lbs for this test) A fatal heart attack is the first and only sign of heart diseas for too many Americans! In fact, one of the leading activities for about a hundred fatal heart attacks occurs while shoveling snow annually. Many of these same individuals have had no warning signs, and had little reason to think there was anything to be concerned about. A Cardiac Calcum Scoring Exam determines the amount of calcium build-up in the coronary...
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A first-time mother nominates Nurse Carrie to receive the DAISY award because of her compassionate work. Great Job Carrie. Thank you for your service.
The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP in 1999. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way. To learn more, visit DAISYFoundation.org
Please say thank you by sharing your story of how a nurse made a difference you will never forget!
Flood Health Precautions We hope that you are healthy and safe. To keep you safe FEMA prepared a few recommendations that may help you recover below: Staying Healthy A flood can cause physical hazards and emotional stress. You need to look after yourself and your family as you focus on cleanup and repair. Avoid floodwaters; water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline or raw sewage. Service damaged septic tanks, cesspools, pits and leaching systems as soon as possible. Damaged sewer systems are serious health hazards. Listen for news reports to learn whether the community’s water supply is safe to drink Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Mud left from floodwaters can contain sewage and chemicals. Rest often and eat well. Keep a manageable schedule. Make a list and do jobs one at a time. Discuss your concerns with others and seek help. Cleaning Up and Repairing Your Home Turn off...
Be Safe for Summer Fun School is out, pools are filled, and the grill is lit; summer is just around the corner. Here are four ways to stay safe this summer. 1) Stay hydrated As temperatures increase, it is important to drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated can lower your risk of a heat stroke. A heat stroke occurs when the body reaches a temperature of 104 or greater. An individual should drink eight 8-ounces of water a day. Carrying a water bottle with you throughout the day can help to encourage fluids. 2) Stay protected against the sun According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) “UV rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes.” Staying under an umbrella, a tree, or other shaded areas can help to reduce your risk of skin damage or cancer. Wearing dark-colored clothing, hats, and sunglasses can protect you...
Cancelled for 2021! What is the Community Wellness Fair? The Community Wellness Fair is completely FREE for anyone in the community to attend. It has about 80 health and wellness professionals who will be available to answer questions and even offer some free screenings. The Wellness event details: Madison Junior High School 134 Madison Avenue Rexburg, ID 83440 May 15th 2 pm – 7 pm The Eight Dimensions of Wellness Making the Eight Dimensions of Wellness part of daily life can improve mental and physical health. The Community Wellness Weekend is designed to help individuals connect with local health and wellness resources as well as become educated through the wellness conference. What is Wellness? Wellness is being in good physical and mental health. Because mental health and physical health are linked, problems in one area can impact the other. At the same time, improving your physical health can also benefit...
The birth of a child can provoke a wide variety of emotions ranging from joy and happiness to anxiety and fear. For some new mothers, it may also result in a feeling of depression. Within the first two to three weeks after delivery, it is very common for most mothers to feel what are called ‘baby blues.’ The ‘baby blues’ usually include, mood swings, crying spells, feelings of anxiety and difficulty sleeping. This is very common and not to be mistaken with postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is a longer lasting, more severe depression than the feelings that come with the ‘baby blues.’ It is important to remember and emphasize the fact that postpartum depression is in no way a weakness or a flaw of character, but simply a complication that can come from giving birth. Being aware of these feelings and receiving medical attention can help you manage and treat...
Today officially marks the beginning of National Sleep Awareness Week. This year’s theme, Begin with Sleep, emphasizes the importance of good sleep health for individuals to ensure success and achievement with their day to day tasks and goals. Heidi, one of our Respiratory Therapist and Sleep Disorder Specialist, gave us great insight about insomnia, and what the Sleep Center at Madison Memorial Hospital offers to its patients: How common is insomnia? Heidi: Insomnia is a very common thing, but I would say we have more patients who struggle to stay asleep than we do who struggle getting to sleep, which can also be in the category of insomnia. Patients don’t usually come here unless they have a sleep problem but there are also a lot of sleep problems that people don’t realize are sleep problems. If you stop and think about the signs and symptoms of insomnia and the...
Antibiotic resistance is when bacteria become resistant to antibiotics prescribed to treat the infection. The World Health Organization marked it as a high priority, and stated it is currently one of the biggest threats to global health. However, this is also something that is within our control with better health policies and individual responsibility on our use of antibiotics. We interviewed Michele Coffey, our Infection Preventionist at Madison Memorial, to get her insight on this current problem and what we can do about it: MMH: As an Infection Preventionist, what role do antibiotics play in helping you do your job? Michele Coffey: Antibiotics are a double-edged sword for my job. We need to use them at the right dose, for the right duration, and for the correct disease in order for them to be effective. They are imperative in treating infections. With wrong use we will create superbugs in our population....
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