Please join us for the Hazen Memorial Hospital Association Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 26 at Hazen City Hall. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with a free dinner being served at 5:30; and business meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend.
Hazen Memorial Hospital Association Annual Meeting – October 26
Oct 09, 2017
Featured Articles
![SMC Foundation to Hold 17th Annual Charity Golf Classic SMC Foundation to Hold 17th Annual Charity Golf Classic](assets/img/articles/513.jpg)
SMC Foundation to Hold 17th Annual Charity Golf Classic
The Sakakawea Medical Center Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 18. The goal of this event is to assist SMC Foundation is securing funding needed to help SMC continue to provide quality healthcare close to home.
![New Therapy Offered for Patients with Parkinson Disease New Therapy Offered for Patients with Parkinson Disease](assets/img/articles/470.jpg)
New Therapy Offered for Patients with Parkinson Disease
People living with Parkinson Disease or other neurological conditions often move differently, with gestures and actions that become smaller and slower. They may have trouble getting around, getting dressed, and with other daily activities. A new therapy offered at SMC can help patients with PD use their body more normally and slow symptom progression. Lisa Fletcher, PT, DPT, recently went through LSVT BIG training to become an LSVT BIG Certified Clinician.
![SMC Rehab Offers Blood Flow Restriction Therapy SMC Rehab Offers Blood Flow Restriction Therapy](assets/img/articles/471.jpg)
SMC Rehab Offers Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
SMC Rehab offers an innovative therapy that helps with the development of muscle strength for a variety of patients. Steve Ziegler, PT, DPT, is certified to offer Blood Flow Restriction Therapy which is often used on patients prior to or following surgery in their extremities. Research has proven that BFRT can minimize loss of muscle mass, decrease bone healing time, and allow patients to improve muscle size and strength. BFRT is also a great option for patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteopenia, or osteoporosis.