Cordell Memorial Hospital

Merry Christmas to you and your families. We are so glad to be providing your health care and look forward to 2022. During the holiday time of year we spend time with our families and friends.

Five tips for sticking to a schedule in the new year

Sticking to a schedule is good for health, wellness and productivity, and the start of a new year is the perfect time to form great habits. Resolve to adhere to a daily routine with the following tips and tricks: • Write it down: The act of writing things down can help reinforce priorities.

LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENTS ENJOY WIDE VARIETY OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS, AND GIFT OF TIME IS MOST WANTED.

Happy Holidays! It’s that time of year for giving and remembering those living in long-term care, many of whom do not have family who live near or any family at all. These residents have access to everything they need to live, but everyone appreciates some extra luxuries.

Why experts say we must broaden our definition of what health means

Many Americans view health as a product of the medical care they receive. However, public health experts say that’s just one piece of the puzzle. “In reality, our health is shaped more by the zip code we live in than the doctor we see.

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Imagining is a diagnostic tool used to determine causes of pain, injury and infection. It is the medical discipline that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases or injuries within the body. At CMH we offer different options for imagining that include x-ray, CT or Ultrasound.

Family converstations may reveal critical health history

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a rare disease that can be passed down from generation to generation within families. This condition causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys, resulting in the kidneys enlarging and losing function over time.

Physical activity plays an important part of a child’s health and wellbeing

Despite not being much of an athlete, I enjoy participating in sports. I still remember the playground when our physical education teacher would encourage us as a class to do organized exercises together; later, it was group games like dodgeball and kickball.

On The Menu

ROCKY NUTRITION CENTER Lunch 12 p.m. • Donation Only ($3 Suggested for over age 60) Please call for deliveries before 9:30 a.m. 580.666.

OMICRON: A VARIANT OF CONCERN

COVID-19 is making headlines again with another variant of concern. This new variant, B.1.1.529, now named Omicron, was first reported to WHO (World Health Organization) from South Africa on November 24th.

Overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the colder season approaches, as does Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Some of you may know of this as seasonal depression or the “winter blues”. Fact of the matter is SAD is a type of depression that is linked to the changing of the seasons.