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Want to Quit Smoking?
According to the 2018 County Health Rankings, Madison County has a Adult Smoking Prevalence of 16%, the seventh highest value of any county in Idaho.
Come join us for our FREE Smoking Cessation Classes with Tate Swensen. Tate is a contracted cessation facilitator through Eastern Idaho Public Health.
This is an 4 week program with 1-hour long weekly classes where we will learn about:
- Nicotine addiction and habit
• Consequences of tobacco use
• Benefits of being smoke-free
• Information and tips on how to quit
• Dealing with withdrawal symptoms
• Coping strategies
• Managing stress through relaxation techniques
• Nutrition and exercise, avoid weight gain
• Social supports
• How to become a non-tobacco user for life
Meetings will be held every Wednesday from January 16th – February 13th at 6:00 pm in the Steiner Conference Room.
New Year Baby 2019 New Year Baby Video Madison Memorial Hospital delivers over 1500 babies each year. At the beginning of each year, the hospital gears up for that one special baby that will issue in the New Year. Madison Memorial Hospital welcomed their first baby at 3:07 am on Tuesday, January 01, 2019. Both mom and baby boy are doing well. The babies name is Grant and weighed in at 9 lbs 5 oz. The proud parents are Ashley and Ben. This is their 5th child, all of which were born at Madison Memorial Hospital. The hospital congratulated the new family with multiple gifts compliments of the hospital and area businesses. “We are so excited for Ashley and Ben and their new little baby boy. We thank them for letting us be a part of this special event for their family and wish them the very best in the...
Feeling saddened by all the good cheer? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) this happens to approximately one in four individuals. Dreading the holidays doesn’t make you a Scrooge; it makes you human. For those already challenged with physical or mental health problems, the additional stress of the holidays can quickly become overwhelming. Below are a few ideas on how to practice self–care during the holiday season. Keep expectations manageable Try to set realistic goals for yourself. Organize your time and make a list of priorities. Remember It is OKAY to not feel overly happy all the time, and it is OKAY for those feelings of anxiety and sadness to be present. Volunteer! Reach out to someone. Being in a festive atmosphere with other good people who are doing good work is a great antidote for loneliness. Budget If financial burdens trigger your anxiety and depression prioritize the most important and...
Prediabetes is a serious medical condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Approximately 1 out of 3 American adults have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, 90% don’t know they have it. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or have a family history of the disease, this condition can be scary. Here at Madison Memorial Hospital we have the resources available to fight against prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, through our Diabetes Prevention Program. Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this program will begin January 10th at 7:00 pm at Madison Memorial Hospital. The program will include regular class instruction and mentoring for one year. Our registered dietitians will design a specific food plan for each client based on height, weight, and age to help maintain good health. Topics will include diet, exercise, stress reduction,...
Even though COVID-19 seems to be on everyone’s mind right now, don’t neglect to take care of yourself it terms of cold and flu possibilities, as well. Read more below:
Driving safely in winter weather can be a challenge for even the most experienced driver. It is sometimes easy to forget, after summer weather conditions, that winter driving demands extra attention and precaution. From a report collected in 2016, Idaho ranked number 4 in the Top 10 most dangerous states for snow driving, with Wyoming in ranking in first place. Follow these helpful tips to prepare for this winter: Inspect your car If possible, before the winter season begins, have a thorough inspection of your vehicle, including; all fluid levels, tire tread and pressure, and battery levels. Keep a safety kit in your car all year Things like first aid kit, jack, and road flares should be on hand no matter what. You may also want to add in seasonal items as well, in case of a break down or getting stuck. Things like, extra warm layers (blanket, gloves, etc…),...
Radiology Our hospital recently purchased a new CT scan for the Radiology department. This new scan will allow our Radiology employees to excel at their jobs by taking more pictures faster and with less radiation. It will also make the scanning process less scary for kids since it has a monitor that can play cartoons for them. Last week was National Radiologic Technology Week! They had many fun activities throughout the week, like finding their team’s baby pictures and a golden radiation badge hunt. Laboratory Cherie Gardner – MT (ASCP) – is the new Lab Manager and she will be making sure we Provide Exceptional Experience. Cherie has been in the Lab Tech field for 16 years. She first started as an intern for Madison Memorial in 2002. In 2014, she came back to work for us as a Senior Lab Tech and she got promoted to Lab Manager this August....
Dorsie Sullenger, our Pharmacy Director, explains what the 340B Drug Discount Program does for the public and our employees.
340B Drug Discount Program: What You Need to Know
Suicide in Idaho: What You Need to Know
According to the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics:
- Idaho ranks 8th highest in suicide rate in the U.S.
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Idahoans ages 15-34
- 61% of Idaho’s suicides from 2013 to 2017 were by firearms
- Between 2013-2017, 110 Idaho school children (ages 6-18 years old) died by suicide; 25 of those deaths were among children age 14 or younger
https://www.spanidaho.org/uploads/Fact%20Sheet_September%202018.pdf
If you know someone who has suicidal thoughts, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional, or by calling the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline (208) 398-4357.
View the Under/Uninsured prescription program video interview with Dorsie below, or click on this link: Watch Video Under or Uninsured Prescription Program? The 340B drug program provides discount-priced medications to under or uninsured patients. The discounts are provided by pharmaceutical manufacturing companies directly to Madison Memorial Hospital entities. How Can I Participate? Any individual who receives healthcare services from at least one of our professional employees at Madison Memorial Hospital or its departments are qualified to receive the discounted prices. Are My Medications Price-Discounted? We encourage you to ask your doctor if your specific medications are discounted. Here’s a list of medications, just to mention a few, that are popularly used and qualify as discount-priced: Novolog (Insulin aspart) Levemir (Insulin) Advair Inhaler (Bronchodilator) Edarbyclor (Diuretic and antihypertensive drug) Bystolic (Beta blocker) Where Does the Saved Money Go? According to Dorsie Sullenger, Madison Memorial’s Pharmacy Director, this program has allowed us...
Early Detection, Breast Cancer Cure Idaho continuously ranks low for mammograms. Early detection and removal is currently the cure for breast cancer. Mammograms can detect breast cancer early. We had the opportunity to support and recognize dozens of breast cancer survivors in our service area. In one of the cities, we encouraged a lady with a lump to schedule her mammogram. To remind women to schedule their mammograms, we shared 2500 breakfasts in 3 counties, 4 cities: Rexburg, St. Anthony, Rigby, and Ashton. We also made 4 gift baskets for the locations. Most importantly, we were able to make a difference about breast cancer awareness in our community. We loved hearing about your breast cancer survival stories and to see how many of you were willing to remind your friends about getting their mammograms done. According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho ranks 50th in the country in cancer...
Our Goal
To increase annual mammograms to improve breast health in Idaho. Breast cancer is 99% curable with early detection. Idaho continually ranks last in this preventive action. Together we can change this.
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