The State Offices of Rural Health sets aside the third Thursday of every November to celebrate National Rural Health Day. This is an opportunity to celebrate the Power of Rural
by bringing to light the unique needs and challenges of healthcare in rural communities. Please join us in recognizing our rural healthcare staff and providers!
National Rural Health Day: November 19
Nov 11, 2020
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Donate Life Month
Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps to encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation. Visit www.donatelife.net to register today!
Amanda Boyer Named DAISY Award Honoree
Amanda Boyer, RN, has been recognized as Sakakawea Medical Center's most recent DAISY Award recipient. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses is an award that recognizes nurses for the amazing efforts they perform every day. Nurses are nominated for this award by patients, their families, or coworkers.
A Message of Warning and Hope About Colorectal Cancer
Cancer is something that can catch a person completely off guard. But, when it comes to colon and colorectal cancer, a colonoscopy can help detect and prevent cancer before it really begins. For one Mercer County resident, a recent experience demonstrates both the risk of waiting and the relief of acting on the opportunity for getting that colonoscopy.