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Dying of Embarrassment

Dying of Embarrassment

March 28, 2023
By Dr. Garret Shaw Thousands of people die every year from embarrassment. In fact, it is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with roughly 50,000 deaths yearly. I’m talking about colon cancer. People do not want to be screened for colon cancer, because they are embarrassed by getting a colonoscopy. “You’re gonna put what, where?” We’ll just put it out there. Rear–end. The back porch. Your derriere. This is where we have to go to find colon cancer. The earlier it is found, the better the chances of beating this disease. In fact, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance says that with...Read more

Moving More and Breathing Better is the Goal

Moving More and Breathing Better is the Goal

March 16, 2023
By Rachel Gentzler, RRT Gothenburg Health is celebrating National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week March 12-18, established by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), to celebrate the benefits pulmonary rehabilitation can provide for patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Our goal is to spread the word about COPD and the available treatment options, including pulmonary rehabilitation. Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week aims to educate the community about the role of pulmonary rehabilitation in enhancing the quality of life of...Read more

March 8th is International Women's Day!

March 8th is International Women's Day!

March 8, 2023
Sponsored by Senior Life Solutions at Gothenburg Health March 8th is International Women’s Day. In honor of the women in our community, Gothenburg Health’s Senior Life Solutions team would like to highlight some of the unique aspects that pertain to women and mental health. Recent statistics show that more than one in five U.S. women have experienced a mental health condition such as depression or anxiety, and some mental health conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder affect more women than men or affect women differently than men (OASH, 2022). One way that women experience mental...Read more

Awareness Provides Hope for Cancer Prevention

Awareness Provides Hope for Cancer Prevention

February 16, 2023
Being diagnosed with cancer is devastating. Yet, most people would be surprised to know that 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed are attributed to preventable causes, according to the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR). February is National Cancer Prevention Month and brings to light what people can do to prevent that unwanted diagnosis. One of the best steps toward prevention is through education and awareness. Gothenburg Health cares about educating patients and helping them live their best lives with innovative care that promotes healthy communities. According to the AACR,...Read more

Project reaches out to those who struggle with eating disorders

Project reaches out to those who struggle with eating disorders

February 9, 2023
Information Provided by Senior Life Solutions at Gothenburg Health While February is often known as Heart Health Month, reaching the heart of those who struggle with an eating disorder is the goal for Ashley Chamberlain, Senior Life Solutions (SLS) Program Director. The SLS staff is offering support and encouragement during National Eating Disorder Month with the Beyoutiful Project. Community members entering the YMCA entrance at Gothenburg Health are asked to write an uplifting quote or message to someone who may be struggling with an eating disorder and body dysmorphia. It is important to...Read more

Multiple ways to participate in Heart Hearth during February

Multiple ways to participate in Heart Hearth during February

February 2, 2023
February is not just a month for valentines, flowers and candle light dinners. It is also a month to bring awareness to heart health. National Wear Red Day is celebrated each year on the first Friday in February. Gothenburg Health is inviting people to wear red on Friday, February 3 to bring awareness to the fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. Everyone can get involved by wearing red to work, encouraging co-workers to join in, and posting a selfie or video on social media with #wearredday. Then, on Friday, February 10th, Gothenburg Health invites you to a Know...Read more

The 2023 Gala is rollin’ with a new location and new features

The 2023 Gala is rollin’ with a new location and new features

January 19, 2023
A new theme is not the only thing that is new for the Gothenburg Health Foundation’s 2023 Gala, which has become one of the social highlights of the year. The fundraising event will be Saturday, February 25 starting at 5 p.m. at Gothenburg Health and the YMCA gym. Inspired by the architectural design of the main hallway running through Gothenburg Health fondly known as “the river,” the theme this year will be Rollin’ on the River. It will feature décor and apparel from the 19th Century on a Midwest casino riverboat. The evening will begin with a casino and cocktail reception on the river from...Read more

Two from Gothenburg Health served on Governor's Health Info Technology Board

Two from Gothenburg Health served on Governor's Health Info Technology Board

January 11, 2023
The Health Information Technology (HIT) board is composed of healthcare professionals in Nebraska. Gothenburg Health is represented by two board members, Dr. Anna Dalrymple and Lynn Edwards, and is the hospital furthest west to have representation. The HIT board was created by LB1183 in 2020 and was tasked with “the responsibility of assuring appropriate application of health information technology, wide availability and access to data sources, and adherence to federal regulations involving privacy and security.” They are responsible for decisions, recommendations and oversight of the...Read more

Consistency is the key for New Year wellness

Consistency is the key for New Year wellness

January 5, 2023
By Rachel May, Corporate Wellness Director at Gothenburg Health Our wellness journeys all have unique challenges and obstacles, but that is part of the fun. This year, I want to encourage you to focus on what works for you. Keep it simple and try to not overcomplicate it. This year you will likely hear hundreds of different wellness tips, plans, equipment, supplements, and other quick fixes. As much as I would love to share with you a magic formula or supplement, I can’t. There are so many voices out there telling you what you should or shouldn’t do. If you find yourself overwhelmed with the...Read more

The Winter Blues and You

The Winter Blues and You

December 22, 2022
From Senior Life Solutions During the winter months, many people start to feel down. They miss the sun, the outdoors, and their friends! In some cases, depression during these months sets in. This type of depression is called Season Affective Disorder (SAD). Another name for it is the Winter Blues. What are the Winter Blues? The National Institute of Mental Health has stated that the main difference between Winter Blues and general depression is that the Winter Blues affect people only at certain times of the year. Symptoms of Winter Blues Recognize and understand the signs and symptoms of...Read more

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