BY HEALTH TOPIC:
Looking for more information on a specific healthcare service, condition or disease? Need tips on nutrition, diet and exercise? We provide all that information and more in our blog, also known as “Health Topics.”
You can browse all educational articles written by Memorial Regional Health on this page — organized by health topic on the top, and by publication (e.g. Living Well and Craig Press) toward the bottom.
Primary Care/General Health Articles
Articles in this section are related to any general healthcare services, such as family medicine, dermatology and more!
MRH CEO Presents at 2024 State of the Community
The Craig Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 State of the Community on February 7. This signature event featured key updates from Moffat County’s industry leaders, public officials, and the Chamber's Yampa River [...]
MRH Develops New Nurses: New Graduate Training Program Builds Skills and Confidence
MRH Develops New Nurses: New Graduate Training Program Builds Skills and Confidence The MRH staff have been onboarding new nursing graduates through a new program Don’t miss any updates from Memorial [...]
Upright and Active: How to Prevent Fall Injuries
Upright and Active: How to Prevent Fall Injuries MRH's Assistant Trauma Coordinator, Megan O’Toole provides advice on how to prevent falling injuries If you love being active, sign up for our [...]
COVID-19 Articles
For any questions you have regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, you might find articles in this section to be helpful.
A New Vaccine Option for COVID-19 [INFOGRAPHIC]
A New Vaccine Option for COVID-19 [INFOGRAPHIC] Novavax is a newly authorized traditional vaccine—not mRNA—for adults. Don’t miss any updates from Memorial Regional Health by signing up for our every-other-month Living [...]
What to Know About Long COVID [VIDEO]
What to Know About Long COVID Learn about what to expect if you're experiencing prolonged COVID symptoms Want updates on COVID-19 and how it's affecting the community? You can receive notifications [...]
COVID-19 Vaccines 101: Everything you need to know
COVID-19 Vaccines 101: Everything you need to know Almost two years later, COVID-19 variants continue to spread throughout our community, increasing the importance of getting vaccinated For all COVID-19 news and [...]
Pediatrics Articles
Looking for healthcare information for your child? You can find articles pertaining to an array of pediatric subjects here.
Boy’s MRH Surgical Experience “Amazing”: A Family Expresses Gratitude
Kyson Gottschall and his younger brother Lincoln Gottschall Boy’s MRH Surgical Experience “Amazing”: A Family Expresses Gratitude Mother of patient shares her son’s surgery experience and her gratitude toward MRH [...]
Make Summertime Check-up Time
Make Summertime Check-up Time Get children ready for back to school with a wellness check and immunizations Our goal at Memorial Regional Health is to ensure parents have the information they [...]
RSV cases are on the rise in Craig, following statewide and national trends
RSV cases are on the rise in Craig, following statewide, national trends Healthcare providers are treating this respiratory virus at a higher rate than in previous years If you’re interested in [...]
Women’s Health Articles
Find all educational articles related to OB/GYN, labor & delivery and general women’s health here.
Free Screenings Available to Help Women Stay Up-To-Date on Life-Saving Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Tests
Many people don’t realize the risk: One in three women will get cancer in their lifetime, including one in eight who will have invasive breast cancer. But for two of the most common [...]
Provider Spotlight: Get to know Dr. Robert Samuelson [VIDEO]
LOOK: Dr. Robert Samuelson has traveled to third-world countries in Mexico, Honduras, Uganda, the Philippines and more to provide surgery. Provider Spotlight: Get to know Dr. Robert Samuelson Learn [...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How annual mammograms save lives [INFOGRAPHIC]
LOOK: The imaging team at MRH shows their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink! From left to right: Jade Bruchez, Nicole Gasperi (Mammographer), Jodi Keeteman, Kaylee Richardson, Brittani Weber, Holly Epp, [...]
Cardiology Articles
Looking for subject matter concerning the heart? Find our cardiology related health articles here.
Women’s Heart Health: Prevention and Attention Are Keys to Wellness
Women’s Heart Health: Prevention and Attention Are Keys to Wellness Kelsie Bond, PA-C, offers heart-health tips for safeguarding cardiovascular health Want to receive even more amazing articles with health advice from [...]
Keep Your Heart Healthy: Meet new cardiologist Dr. Laws
Keep Your Heart Healthy: Meet new cardiologist Dr. Laws Dr. Frank Laws, MRH cardiologist, offers tips on how you can keep heart disease at bay Want to receive even more amazing [...]
September is Cholesterol Education Month
September is Cholesterol Education Month Why it’s important to care about high cholesterol before it leads to disease If you’re interested in receiving local healthcare-related news and updates from Memorial Regional [...]
General Surgery Articles
Our goal is to answer any and all questions you might have about surgery. Discover related articles here.
Zero Surgical Infections Means High Quality of Care
Zero Surgical Infections Means High Quality of Care MRH has not had a surgical-site infection attributed to the hospital since 2020. Don’t miss any updates from Memorial Regional Health by signing [...]
You Can Save Lives: Stop the Bleed trainings are available in Craig
You Can Save Lives: Stop the Bleed trainings are available in Craig The National Stop the Bleed program teaches people how to help someone who is injured to stop from bleeding out in [...]
Provider Spotlight: Get to know Dr. Jeff Womble [VIDEO]
Provider Spotlight: Get to know Dr. Jeff Womble Learn more about Dr. Womble’s duties as a general surgeon, the many hats he wears at MRH and why he loves life in Craig [...]
Orthopedics Articles
If you’re looking for more information about orthopaedics and any other joint-related or physical therapy articles, find our collection here.
MRH Orthopedic Surgeon’s Journey: Bringing Healing Touch to Vietnam Community
MRH Orthopedic Surgeon's Journey: Bringing Healing Touch to Vietnam Community Picture yourself in an unfamiliar and humid environment, surrounded by unfamiliar faces and equipment, with language barriers challenging every [...]
Kids and Screen Time: Finding a Healthy Balance
Kids and Screen Time: Finding a Healthy Balance Want to hear other incredible stories like this? Don’t miss a beat when you sign up for our Living Well e-newsletter here. [...]
“Amazing Care”: Frequent MRH Patient Offers Perspective
“Amazing Care”: Frequent MRH Patient Offers Perspective Want to hear other incredible patient stories like Kat's? Don’t miss a beat when you sign up for our Living Well e-newsletter here. [...]
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Living Well Articles
Every quarter, Memorial Regional Health releases a Living Well magazine to the community. Most recently, we added a virtual publication of Living Well that gets sent out via an emailed newsletter. Here’s where you can find the collection of those articles!
Healthcare Staff Suffer Patient Assaults
Healthcare Staff Suffer Patient Assaults Last month, in April, 2024: two security guards at a Rhode Island hospital were stabbed by a patient. an emergency room worker in Willmar, [...]
Spring Allergies? How to Feel Better All Green Season Long
Spring Allergies? How to Feel Better All Green Season Long If you suffer from spring allergies, you don’t need us to tell you it’s allergy season. Here in Craig, [...]
MRH Orthopedic Surgeon’s Journey: Bringing Healing Touch to Vietnam Community
MRH Orthopedic Surgeon's Journey: Bringing Healing Touch to Vietnam Community Picture yourself in an unfamiliar and humid environment, surrounded by unfamiliar faces and equipment, with language barriers challenging every [...]
Craig Press Health Articles
Did you see a health story in the Craig Daily Press you wanted to read again or share online? Check out our recently published articles here.
Incorporate Running Safely Into Your Exercise Routine
Here's How Running is an Excellent Form of Aerobic Activity Aerobic activity is an essential part of any exercise routine, and running is a great option, especially for those who enjoy being outside [...]
Challenge Yourself, But Be Realistic When Setting New Year’s Resolutions
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health Q&A With Madysen Jourgensen, Registered Dietitian at Memorial Regional Health Q: What are some health-based NY resolutions that can make a big impact on overall health? [...]
Staying Safe During a Risky Time of Year
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health The Holiday Season Is a Busy Time for Hospitals and Emergency Rooms The time between Christmas and New Year’s Day has the highest incidence of cardiac-related [...]