2025 News Archive
A Split-Second Collapse. A Life-Saving Response
Keifer Yutzy doesn't remember falling to the floor. He doesn't remember his coworkers shouting his name or the moment his pulse faded. But he is alive today because the people around him did...
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Diabetes and Your Feet
Normally, if you injure your foot, you feel pain that tells you that you have an injury. You then take steps to treat it: clean the wound, apply an ointment and cover it with a bandage. Your body...
Psychological Impact of Chronic Wounds on Older Adults
Note: Patterson Health Center Advanced Wound Healing is available for you. For more information about wound care or to schedule an appointment, call 620-914-1234. No referral is required. An often-...
Don’t Wait: What My Husband’s Sudden Death Taught Me About Men’s Health
Disclaimer: The story shared is a personal experience for informational and awareness purposes only. Always seek guidance from your healthcare provider for diagnosis or treatment. Robert was 46....
Sarah Teaff named to Becker's Women CEOs to know
Becker's Hospital Review is thrilled to release the 2025 edition of its “Women hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know” list, which includes Sarah Teaff, Phd, FACHE, CEO of Patterson...
From Scrubs to Snow Cones
Megan Nelson, APRN, FNP-C, may be a newer face at Patterson Health Center, but she’s no stranger to serving her community. This summer, she’s doing it in a whole new way: with a snow cone truck she’s...
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Patterson Health Center to Close Dialysis Program Due to Medicare Funding Shortfall
After much thought and careful evaluation, Patterson Health Center will close its outpatient dialysis program on August 1, 2025. This decision comes in response to ongoing financial challenges,...
The Power of Kindness: How Small Acts Can Boost Your Health & Happiness
Kindness isn't just for others. It's great for your health, too! Here's how: Lower Stress & Anxiety Acts of kindness release oxycotin, the "love hormone," which helps lower cortisol (the stress...
Tips to manage, prevent and recover from the flu
Influenza A is a common strain of the flu virus and can cause mild to severe illness. As we're in the midst of flu season, here are some tips to manage, prevent, and recover from Influenza A: ...