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Dec 4, 2025

10 Ways to Avoid Holiday Burnout (And Actually Enjoy the Season)

10 simple and practical ways to reduce stress and prevent holiday burnout this year.
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Dec 2, 2025

December 2025 KCHS Newsletter

Grab a cozy cup of cocoa and take a peek, your KCHS December Newsletter is here to help you sleigh this holiday season.
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Dec 1, 2025

Finding Purpose After Retirement

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.
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Nov 5, 2025

Know Your Numbers: Blood Sugar

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.
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Nov 4, 2025

Diabetes and Your Feet

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.
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Nov 3, 2025

A Week of Simple Self-Care Activities for Better Mental Health

A simple weekly plan with an easy self-care activity for each day of the week.
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Oct 29, 2025

November 2025 KCHS Newsletter

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.
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Oct 28, 2025

Lunch & Learn with Dr. Rutman-Discover Urology Care Close to Home

Kearney County Health Services invites you to a Lunch & Learn with Dr. Matthew Rutman, urologist with KCHS, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at noon.
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Oct 20, 2025

Celebrating Healthcare Quality Week: Ensuring Excellence at Every Step

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.
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Oct 7, 2025

Celebrating Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week

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.
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Oct 5, 2025

Celebrating Health Care Supply Chain Week

This week, Kearney County Health Services is proud to celebrate National Health Care Supply Chain Week.
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Oct 1, 2025

A Clearer Picture with 3D Mammography at KCHS

KCHS offers advanced 3D mammography, a screening technology designed to give patients and providers a clearer, more detailed look at breast tissue.
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Oct 1, 2025

October 2025 KCHS Newsletter

Read the October 2025 KCHS Newsletter
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Sep 30, 2025

Join Us for Harvest Lunches with KCHS

KCHS is hosting Harvest Lunches at three local grain elevators this October. Stop by to enjoy a meal!
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Sep 19, 2025

Celebrate New Life at KCHS Community Drive-Thru Baby Shower

This event is a wonderful way to support new and expecting parents in our community by providing resources, education and helpful materials.
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Sep 15, 2025

KCHS to Host Flu Shot Clinics

Kearney County Health Services is making it easy and convenient to protect against the flu with two upcoming flu shot clinics.
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Sep 12, 2025

Sepsis Awareness Month: Know the Signs, Save a Life

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.
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Sep 4, 2025

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and Non-Healing Wounds

Peripheral arterial disease can lead to various complications, including non-healing wounds.
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Sep 3, 2025

Community Center Feasibility Study Kick-Off Meeting

The City of Minden is exploring the possibility of a new community center, and they want to hear from you!
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Sep 2, 2025

Know Your Numbers: Cholesterol

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.
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Sep 1, 2025

How to Talk to An Older Adult About Suicidal Thoughts

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.
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Sep 1, 2025

Suicide in Rural Areas

Suicide is a significant public health issue that affects communities across the US, but it is particularly pronounced in rural areas.
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Sep 1, 2025

How to Help Someone Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts

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.
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Sep 1, 2025

Recognizing the Warning Signs of Suicide

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.
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