Kearney County Health Services Insights
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Why Childhood Immunizations Are Important
The idea of becoming a parent for the first time or again can be overwhelming in itself. Handling vaccination schedules often becomes a catalyst for more distress. It doesn’t need to be. Many...
What is COVID-19 and how to reduce risk
What are Coronaviruses Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses. Scientists have discovered and categorized hundreds of different coronaviruses. The “corona” (like a crown) name comes from their...
COVID-19 Update
What we are doing to fight COVID-19 We are working closely with authorities like law enforcement, EMS, and schools to minimize impact of covid-19. Modified testing because of the number of positive...
Fighting COVID-19
We come to you today with concerns about our increasing rates of COVID-19 infections. We are reaching to you to ask for your help in slowing the spread of COVID-19. All of us must work together in...
Pfizer and Maderna Vaccine
Pfizer vaccine needs to be kept at extremely cold temperatures, -70 to –80 degrees. The Pfizer vaccine is two doses that need to be administered 21 days (about 3 weeks) apart. KCHS will be receiving...
Fall Allergies: What causes them and how to ease them
Fall is in full swing. The leaves are turning and falling. Nature is preparing for winter. Allergies can still linger. The itchy eyes, runny nose, and sneezing continue. Here are some helpful tips...
Mental Health: Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. It is essential to know that suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. The effects of suicide reach far beyond the act itself....
Flu Shots: What are they? Are they important?
What is the flu? The flu is a contagious illness caused by influenza viruses. These viruses infect the nose and throat most commonly. Sometimes the flu can also affect the lungs. There are four...
Upcoming Events
Dr. Birthi Pain Management Clinic
Dr. Schroeder Clinic / Surgery
Mobile MRI
Health Care Insights
Dr. Schopp’s Orthopedics
Dr. Schopp is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and can help with a wide range of orthopedic issues. He specializes in helping patients in rural communities. Helping people get back to their daily actives quickly is his specialty. Dr. Schopp has been practicing...
Alzheimer’s Awareness
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is a broad word used to categorize memory loss as well as other thought-based tasks. These cognitive hindrances are serious enough to challenge people with typical, daily tasks. Of all the types of dementia,...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Even as the month is coming to a close the importance of building awareness on the impact of breast cancer has never been more important. The impact of the second most common cancer in women is felt every day across the...
Contact
Address: 727 East 1st Street
Minden, NE 68959
Phone: 308-832-3400
Email: info@kchs.org
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