Category: Recent News

ACH Foundation Launches Annual Giving Campaign with Holiday Wreath Sale

The Audubon County Hospital Foundation is excited to spread the holiday spirit by launching its Annual Giving Campaign with a Holiday Wreath fundraiser. Pre-decorated wreaths, provided by The Market Greenhouse in Exira, will be available for pre-order until November 14th. A portion of the proceeds will go toward this year’s annual giving campaign initiative.

Mammography Screenings- Not Just In October

Throughout October, ACMH has been actively sharing the importance of regular mammography screenings within the Audubon community at local events and on social media.

ACMH Health Professionals Discuss Diabetic Foot Care

“Foot health is often overlooked, but for individuals living with diabetes, it can mean the difference between prevention and serious complications,” said Sarah Asmus, Director of Specialty Clinic and Surgery at Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics (ACMH).    

Omaha Community Foundation Awards Grant to ACH Foundation

The Audubon County Hospital Foundation and the staff of Audubon County Memorial Hospital express their gratitude to the Omaha Community Foundation for awarding a grant in the amount of $14,760.43 to replace the Blanket/IV Fluid Warming Cabinet in the Emergency and Med-Surg Departments.

GENTIVA HOSPICE THANKS ACMH’S CHRISTY KONKLER, CMA

Gentiva Hospice stopped into Exira Medical Clinic to say a special thank you to ACMH’s Christy Konkler, CMA “for being kind and helping them get all the information they needed setting up a patient of ours with hospice,” said Valerie Riesberg, ARNP of the Exira Clinic. Val continued, “They were just appreciative of the efforts given!”

GET BACK TO HEALTH AT YOUR LOCAL HOSPITAL – CELEBRATING PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH

October is Physical Therapy Month! Do you know that you can receive both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, right here in town? If you have joint pain, joint surgery, a sports injury, back pain, or just feel deconditioned, we can help! If you suffered a stroke or have Parkinson’s disease, have fallen or have balance problems, or have lymphedema, we can improve your quality of life.

Dr. Jeffrey Maire Speaks with Audubon Students

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” Dr. Jeffrey Maire, General Surgeon at Audubon County Memorial Hospital began his presentation with this quote from Steve Jobs. In front of an auditorium of students from 8-12th grade, Dr. Maire talked about career paths and the unexpected twists and turns your life may take.

Medicare Fraud on the Rise During Annual Open Enrollment

Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to review and change their Prescription Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan during the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) from October 15 to December 7.