News & Insights

10 simple and practical ways to reduce stress and prevent holiday burnout this year.

Grab a cozy cup of cocoa and take a peek, your KCHS December Newsletter is here to help you sleigh this holiday season.

Retirement is often viewed as the finish line after decades of work, but in reality, it can be the starting point for something just as meaningful. For many older adults, the post-retirement years offer a chance to rediscover passions, build community, and redefine what purpose looks like in this new stage of life.

Your blood sugar tells an important story about your health.
Our KCHS team shares what to look for, why it matters, and simple steps to take control.

People with diabetes are at greater risk of complications, such as diabetic neuropathy and peripheral vascular diseases, which can ultimately lead to a foot ulcer.

A simple weekly plan with an easy self-care activity for each day of the week.

Our November newsletter shines a light on rural healthcare: its value, its impact and the dedicated team who makes quality care possible. Explore the benefits of rural medicine.

Kearney County Health Services invites you to a Lunch & Learn with Dr. Matthew Rutman, urologist with KCHS, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at noon.

Healthcare Quality Week gives us a chance to recognize the dedicated professionals who work behind the scenes to ensure that every patient receives safe, high-quality care.

This week, we’re proud to celebrate Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the people who keep our patients, residents, visitors, and staff nourished with care, compassion, and quality meals.

This week, Kearney County Health Services is proud to celebrate National Health Care Supply Chain Week.

KCHS offers advanced 3D mammography, a screening technology designed to give patients and providers a clearer, more detailed look at breast tissue.

Read the October 2025 KCHS Newsletter

KCHS is hosting Harvest Lunches at three local grain elevators this October. Stop by to enjoy a meal!

This event is a wonderful way to support new and expecting parents in our community by providing resources, education and helpful materials.

Kearney County Health Services is making it easy and convenient to protect against the flu with two upcoming flu shot clinics.

Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to an infection, which can quickly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death if not recognized and treated early. The good news? With awareness and quick action, lives can be saved.

Peripheral arterial disease can lead to various complications, including non-healing wounds.

The City of Minden is exploring the possibility of a new community center, and they want to hear from you!

Do you know what your cholesterol levels mean for your health? Our Minden Medical Clinic providers sat down to talk about why it’s important to keep track of your numbers and what they can tell you about your heart health.

Conversations about suicide can be deeply uncomfortable, yet they’re often essential. This is especially true when speaking with older adults, who may be quietly struggling with emotional pain, isolation, or a sense of hopelessness.

Suicide is a significant public health issue that affects communities across the US, but it is particularly pronounced in rural areas.

It can be difficult to know what to say or do when someone you care about may be thinking about suicide. Here are some steps you can take.

If you notice these signs of suicide in yourself or someone you care about, it’s important to take them seriously and reach out for help.