Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group to Meet May 21

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The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet on Monday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. in Jefferson Community Health & Life’s Small Conference Room.

The program will be a video on Teepa’s GEMS, a different way to look at the stages of Alzheimer’s and how our loved ones remain precious.

Easiest access will be by parking in the H Street parking and entering through the JCH&L Main Entrance. Follow the lobby signage to “Hospital.” The meeting rooms will be to the left. The Small Conference Room is the second door.

The Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group typically meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson Community Health & Life. It is designed for those who are caregivers and family members of those who have Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias.

The group is designed to provide an opportunity anyone interested to share their experiences with Alzheimer’s Disease. There is no cost, and no pre-registration.

For more information, contact Lana Likens at Jefferson Community Health & Life at 402-729-6855.

JCH&L Named to Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the Nation

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Jefferson Community Health & Life has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for overall performance in the nation.

The Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals scored best among critical access hospitals as determined by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. The rankings were recently announced by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA.) An awards ceremony will be held during NRHA’s Critical Access Hospital Conference in September in Kansas City, Mo.

 The Top 20 Critical Access Hospital “winners” are those hospitals who have achieved success in the overall performance based on a composite rating from eight indices of strength: inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspectives, cost, charge and financial stability. This group was selected from The Chartis Center for Rural Health’s 2018 Top 100 CAH list, which was released earlier this year. This year’s Top 20 includes 4 Nebraska hospitals.

“Jefferson Community Health & Life is proud of the efforts of its physicians and staff who have contributed to our hospital achieving this designation,” said Chad Jurgens, JCH&L CEO.  “Our results as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital means our community can count on us to deliver the services they need now and in the future.”

TOP 20 CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS:

Androscoggin Valley Hospital Berlin, N.H. ; Aspirus Ironwood Hospital & Clinics, Inc. Ironwood, Mich.; Aspirus Langlade Hospital Antigo, Wis.; Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital Miller, S.D.; Avera Holy Family Hospital Estherville, Iowa; Barrett Memorial Hospital Dillon, Mont.; Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Montpelier, Idaho; Box Butte General Hospital Alliance, Neb.; Central Montana Medical Center Lewistown, Mont.; CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Carrington, N.D.; Community Hospital McCook, Neb.; Community Medical Center Falls City, Neb.; Floyd Valley Healthcare Le Mars, Iowa ; Grande Ronde Hospital La Grande, Ore.; Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury, Neb. ; Livingston Healthcare Livingston, Mont.; Riverwood Healthcare Center Aitkin, Minn.; Transylvania Regional Hospital Brevard, N.C. Wallowa Memorial Hospital Enterprise, Ore.; and  West River Regional Medical Center Hettinger, N.D.

Nebraska Community Bloodbank Visits June 4

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FAIRBURY – Giving blood is giving a gift of life. Nebraska Community Bloodbank is Jefferson Community Health & Life’s bloodbank, and the two organizations partner for blood drives in Fairbury to save lives.

The next blood drive will be held on Monday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nebraska Community Bloodbank bloodmobile in the JCH&L parking lot (on the H street side of the building.) All types are needed.

During this drive, all presenting donors will have a chance to win Kansas City Royals tickets.

To make an appointment, call Jean Smith at JCH&L at 402-729-6851, the Nebraska Community Bloodbank at 1-877-486-9414 or visit NCBB.org and use sponsor code JCHC.

Senior Health & Fitness Day Set for May 30

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FAIRBURY – Jefferson Community Health & Life Sterling Connection will offer those who are 50 and older a chance to learn about health and fitness at National Senior Health & Fitness Day at JCH&L on Wednesday, May 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The program will be held in the Large Conference Room at JCH&L. The day will include presentations by:

  •  Tyler Maguire, PA-C — Healthy Aging. Learn some of the best ways to keep yourself healthy and fit as you age. Tyler is a  physician assistant who joined JCH&L Fairbury Clinic in February.
  •  Charlie Partin—Tai Chi & Yoga. Charlie will talk about what Tai Chi and Yoga are, how they are different, and how they might benefit you. In addition, he will give you a chance to try these exercises! Charlie is a new instructor at JCH&L Burkley Fitness Center.
    Wear comfortable clothing!
  • Craig Bontrager—Body and Mind: How Healthy
    Active Lifestyles Benefit Both! —Craig is the director of JCH&L Burkley Fitness Center.
  • Plus healthy snacks and door prizes!

Those interested in participating are asked to pre-register by calling Lana Likens at (402) 729-6855.

Sterling Connection, JCH&L’s membership group for those age 50 and older, is also having a membership contest which ends May 30. Those who join JCH&L Sterling Connection through May 30 will be eligible for prizes. One new member will win a free trip with JCH&L Sterling Connection/Travels with Doris. Current members are also encouraged to refer a new member (by marking REFERRED BY their name on a membership form). One member who makes a referral will also win a free trip.

Joining Sterling Connection is free, and Members receive a free quarterly newsletter, free educational opportunities and free social gatherings. They also receive specially-priced travel
opportunities and special membership rate at the Burkley Fitness Center (ages 50-59). social gatherings. When hospitalized at JCH&L they receive JCH&L Cafeteria discount cards and complimentary Meals on Wheels or Senior Diner’s meals after returning home.

For more information on Sterling Connection or the membership contest, please contact Lana or Pauline at (402) 729-3351.

Salad Festival Set for May 17

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Annual Fund-raiser for JCH&L Auxiliary

FAIRBURY — The Spring Salad Festival of the Jefferson Community Health & Life Auxiliary will be held on Thursday, May 17, at the Fairbury Elks Club. The Salad Festival is a fund-raiser for the JCH&L Auxiliary which has been a community event since 1965.

“The Salad Festival has a long history in our community, and has been a wonderful fund-raiser for the JCH&L Auxiliary,” said Lana Likens, director of public relations at Jefferson Community Health & Life. “It is also something that has provided wonderful food and fellowship, and our community has enjoyed.”

The salad festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets will be $6 in advance, and $6.50 at the door. Advance tickets are available at the Fairbury Chamber, Jefferson County Extension, First National Bank, American National Bank, Union Bank and Jefferson Community Health & Life.

The Spring Salad Festival is the main fund-raising event of the auxiliary. The auxiliary provides scholarships to students entering medical fields, provides Christmas gifts for residents of the Gardenside long-term care at Jefferson Community Health & Life, and provides volunteer help at JCH&L in a variety of projects.

Anyone interested in more information about the auxiliary or the salad festival should contact Lana Likens at (402) 729-6855.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group to Meet April 23

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The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet on Monday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. in Jefferson Community Health & Life’s Small Conference Room.

The program will be a video on Making Visits Valuable by Teepa Snow.

Easiest access will be by parking in the H Street parking and entering through the JCH&L Main Entrance. Follow the lobby signage to “Hospital.” The meeting rooms will be to the left. The Small Conference Room is the second door.

The Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group typically meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson Community Health & Life. It is designed for those who are caregivers and family members of those who have Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias.

The group is designed to provide an opportunity anyone interested to share their experiences with Alzheimer’s Disease. There is no cost, and no pre-registration.

For more information, contact Lana Likens at Jefferson Community Health & Life at 402-729-6855.

April Health Today Features OT and Dry Needling

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The April Health Today Program will feature presentations on OT and Dry Needling. The session will be held at 12:20 p.m. on Monday, April 30, in the Large Conference Room at Jefferson Community Health & Life.

April is Occupational Therapy Month. Do you know what OT can do for you? Find out how occupational therapy helps people of all ages participate in the things they want and need to do. Megan Vales, OTR/L, CLT, will teach you some of the many ways OT can help you.

We have added a new service at JCH&L Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Services – Dry Needling. Callie Engler, PT, DPT, will explain what dry needling is, and how it could help you manage pain.

Health Today is a free monthly health education session offered by Jefferson Community Health & Life in a lunch-time session. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch, or are welcome to purchase lunch in the JCH&L cafeteria, which is located near the Conference Rooms.

JCH&L works with a wide variety of professionals who bring educational programs on health-related topics each month.

Reservations are not required. The program is FREE. The only cost for participants would be lunch, if they choose to purchase it. Participants are also welcome to carry in their lunch. Anyone who would like to be on a mailing list to directly receive notices about the monthly sessions or anyone with questions about the program should contact Likens at (402) 729-6855.

Learn to Shop Healthy at Grocery Store Tour

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Public Health Solutions, Jefferson Community Health & Life and Ray’s Applemarket Partner

Learn to make the healthiest choices at a grocery store tour set for Friday, April 27, at 3 p.m. at Ray’s Applemarket, Fairbury. The tour is offered thanks to a partnership between Jefferson Community Health & Life, Public Health Solutions, and Ray’s Applemarket. Following the grocery store tour, a free taste testing will be open to the public from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m.

The grocery store tour is free, and registration is limited to 15. One participant will win a $25 gift certificate to Ray’s Applemarket. Please call Lana Likens at 402-729-6855 to register or for more information.

Nutrition is a major factor in living healthy lives. Jefferson Community Health & Life has a commitment to our community’s lifelong health.

JCH&L Supports Local Wrestling Programs

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Tri County, Meridian, Fairbury Wrestling Programs Receive Donations Based on Pins

Jefferson Community Health & Life donated a total of $541 to area wrestling programs in March. Donations were made to Tri County, Meridian and Fairbury wrestling programs based on their number of varsity pins their wrestlers achieved during the 2017-2018 season.

Jefferson Community Health & Life will be donated $1 per pin to each of these schools which serve Jefferson County students and have a wrestling program.

For the season, Tri County tallied 260 pins, Fairbury tallied 188 pins, and Meridian tallied 93 pins. JCH&L donated $1 per pin to each school in March.

Congratulations to our area wrestling programs!

JCH&L CEO Chad Jurgens presents a check for $93 to Meridian Wrestling Coach Chris Placek. Top pinners, from left, were Lane Barton, Micah Noel, Damian Cervantes and Wyatt Haverluck.

Jurgens presents a check for $260 to Tri County Wrestling Coach Jerod Spahr and his team.

Fairbury Wrestlers with the most pins for the 2017-2018 season were, from left, Zach Reikofski, Seth Firmanik, Austin Barnts.

Jurgens presents a check for $188 to Fairbury Wrestling Coach Derrick Garfield.

 

Blood Profiles to be Offered at JCH&L

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Know Your Numbers by Getting a Complete Blood Profile for a Discounted Rate

Complete blood profiles will be offered by Jefferson Community Health & Life at a discounted rate weekday mornings April 16-20.

Blood profiles appointments will be offered each morning beginning at 6 a.m. at the outpatient clinic area at Jefferson Community Health Center, 2200 H St. The screening will be available by appointment only. A limited number of appointments will be available. Please make your appointment early! Fasting is required prior to the blood screening. Confidential reports will be mailed to participants.

The complete blood profile will cost $45 and includes:

  • Comprehensive Metabolic Profile and Lipid Profile – This group of tests tells about heart, liver, kidney and sugar levels in the blood. The cholesterol is fractionated into low- and high-density levels, and gives the person’s coronary heart disease risk.
  • T4 — Basic screen for thyroid function.
  • Hemagram – This is a blood count telling the number of white blood cells and red blood cells. It also tells the hemoglobin level.

The PSA screening is not available with this screening.

The profile report includes explanations of each factor which may be considered higher or lower than normal. Anyone with concerns about their screening results is encouraged to schedule an appointment with their personal family physician to discuss the results.

Since this is not a physician-ordered exam, it is not covered by Medicare or other insurance, and results are not sent to a physician. Payment will be collected at time of service. Cash and checks will be accepted for payment.

This screening is private pay only. If you want a complete blood profile which would be covered under an insurance preventative care option, you must have a physician-ordered screening, separate from this event.

The $45 rate is a considerable savings to patients compared to the regular costs of this type of complete blood profile, said Lab Manager Dan Reikofski.

To make an appointment for the blood profile, call Jefferson Community Health & Life Outpatient Services at (402) 729-6851.

2200 H St., PO Box 277, Fairbury, NE