Men’s Health: Let’s Talk About Testosterone
Men’s Health: Let’s Talk About Testosterone By Brian Jennings, MD – BMHD A common concern I hear from men of all ages is if their testosterone levels are low. The media and advertising have made us familiar with “low T,” so let’s talk a little about testosterone. Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testicles (and small amounts …
Blue Mountain Home Care & Hospice Named Hospice Honors Recipient
Blue Mountain Home Care & Hospice Named a 2022 Hospice Honors Recipient John Day, 5/5/2022 — Blue Mountain Home Care & Hospice has been named a 2022 Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of billing and coding services, CAHPS surveys and advanced analytics. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of …
BMHD Recognized as Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
Blue Mountain Hospital District in John Day, OR has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. “We are honored to make the 2022 Top 100 Critical Access …
Oral Health Screening for Children
Pediatric cavities are the most common chronic disease in children of all ages. Cavities can have lifetime effects on education, earning potential and social interactions. Current statistics report that 52% of children, ages 6-9 in Oregon have experienced tooth decay. Children in Grant County are at a higher risk for tooth decay than the state average because we don’t have …
SWCC Expands Access to Care for Local Medicare Patients with Chronic IIlnesses
Strawberry Wilderness Community Clinic has partnered with ChartSpan, a chronic care management company to provide further support to local medicare patients with chronic illnesses. This partnership is a huge step in improving access to care in our community; it will help reduce the out of pocket costs for medicare patients and help keep them on track with their care so …
The Importance of Heart Health
For many of us the start of the new year means making resolutions. Maybe your resolution is to lose weight, or to be more responsible, or to be more positive about the pandemic, or you’ve decided to quit smoking. Or maybe you’ve been learning a new language, or reading, or ballroom dancing throughout your house while you watch less Netflix. …
November is National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month; a month to raise awareness about diabetes and healthy living. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. About 1 in 10 adults have diabetes, and more than 1 in 3 are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Managing diabetes is a lifelong commitment and can …
Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business
Most of us have been touched by the tragedy of suicide. We may have lost someone close to us or been moved by the loss of someone we may have never met. When a suicide happens, those left behind often experience deep shock. Even if they knew the person was struggling, they may not have expected suicide would be the …
