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- Lung Cancer: The Silent Threat You Can Stop EarlyLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., claiming more lives than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. One reason it’s so deadly? It often shows no symptoms until it’s advanced, when treatment options are limited and survival rates drop below 10%. But there’s good news: early detection saves lives. When… Read more: Lung Cancer: The Silent Threat You Can Stop Early
- Why the Flu Vaccine Matters for Children in Our CommunityWith insight from Dr. Ashley Tiahrt, Primary Care Provider at Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics Vaccines are among the most effective tools we have to prevent disease, protect our children, and keep our communities healthy. Yet in recent years, we’ve seen a troubling rise in vaccine hesitancy—what many experts call an “anti-vaccine epidemic.” Misunderstandings… Read more: Why the Flu Vaccine Matters for Children in Our Community
- Protecting Our Community from Measles: What You Need to KnowLast month, Nebraska confirmed its first case of measles, a sobering reminder of how quickly this highly contagious disease can reappear in communities where vaccination rates decline. At Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics, we are committed to protecting the health of our community, and that starts with awareness and prevention. We spoke with Dr.… Read more: Protecting Our Community from Measles: What You Need to Know
- Take Care of the Skin You’re InYou don’t have to spend all your time enjoying the sun and sand to put yourself at risk for sun damage. In fact, the intermittent sun we experience here in Nebraska can sometimes be even more dangerous because we are often unprepared and go unprotected from the sunniest days in spring or summer. While it’s… Read more: Take Care of the Skin You’re In
- RSV Ready: Vaccine Gives Resilience to Infants & SeniorsAs winter begins, so does the increased threat of respiratory infections, and one virus that demands our attention is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This RSV vaccine is critically important for specific vulnerable groups: seniors and infants or children below the age of two. Here’s a rundown of the most important RSV vaccine info you should… Read more: RSV Ready: Vaccine Gives Resilience to Infants & Seniors
- RSV Ready: Vaccine Gives Resilience to Infants & SeniorsAs winter begins, so does the increased threat of respiratory infections, and one virus that demands our attention is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This RSV vaccine is critically important for specific vulnerable groups: seniors and infants or children below the age of two. Here’s a rundown of the most important RSV vaccine info you should… Read more: RSV Ready: Vaccine Gives Resilience to Infants & Seniors