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September Newsletter

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.  Did you know 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer? With age being one of the biggest risk factors for developing this cancer that usually has no warning signs, it becomes very important to detect any trace of the disease early. At age 45 men need to begin speaking with their physician about screenings. The PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood test is the standard of care for screening prostate cancer. Your healthcare provider will draw blood and then possibly perform a DRE (Digital Rectal Exam). 

More than 80% of all prostate cancers are detected when the cancer is confined to the prostate or region around it, so treatment success rates are high compared to most other types of cancer. The 5-year relative survival rate in the United States for men diagnosed with local or regional prostate cancer is over 99%. In other words, the chances of the cancer spreading or men dying from prostate cancer are generally low if the disease is caught early.

Early detection is key!





September is also National Suicide Awareness Month and there is a mental health crisis in rural America. Stress factors unique to the agriculture community include financial pressures due to economic fluctuation in crop prices, commodity markets, unpredictable weather, and long-strenuous work hours.

Now is the time to check-in on our farm families and know that there are resources for those feeling stress and anxiety while trying to meet life's challenges.

Speaking with your doctor is a great place to start. They can help and can also find the additional resources needed. You can also call 988 which is the new number for suicide & crisis lifeline.


September is a great time to start a new routine with your exercise, and chair yoga is a great place to start! The Council Grove Senior Center meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 11-11:30am and the White City Senior Center meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 10:30-11:00am. Everyone is welcome to join us for some great movement.



Health Wise Lunch Bunch meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and on September 18th, Mallory Villalobos, RN, BSN will be talking about the differences in Medicare versus Medicare Advantage. As we get closer to open enrollment, this is a great time to learn about the differences in coverage and especially the differences in provider coverage. You will find this information to be a great resource in navigating the choices in coverage.  Lunch is $6 and you do need to reserve your spot. You can call 620-767-6811 ext. 148 or email szeigler@mrcohosp.com to reserve a spot.


Join us for the Morris County Community Health Fair. We will have lots of vendor booth with resources for the whole family. Wellness screenings, flu shots, Bone Density checks, raffle prizes and much more!  Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 am to Noon at the Council Grove High School.



Starting September 1st, you will be able to pay your policy's copay at your time of service. The fee can be collected at the registration windows in the hospital, clinic, rehab, and also at the  convenient care and emergency room registration.




Thank you to all of these great sponsors for the 27th Annual MCH Golf Benefit Tournament. We had a great turnout with a full course of 66 golfers. It was certainly a fun day for a good cause!



We celebrated National Assisted Living Week from September 8th through the 14th. We had all sorts of fun and you are always welcome to join us! You can also follow us on Facebook.

Do you know someone who would benefit from joining this active group? We have a single and a double apartment open and ready to move in! Contact Laverne for a tour and more information. 620-767-5600.

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