By: Rochelle Somers, Lead Mammography Technologist in the Delta County Memorial Hospital Mammography Department Preparing for your first mammogram can be intimidating, but at Delta County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) our team of highly trained professionals are here to...
By Jillian Emmons, RN, CCRN According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), each day, more than 10,000 people over the age of 65 experience a ground-level fall. The National Council of Aging, Falls Free Initiative, says that an older adult dies from a fall every...
Delta County Memorial Hospital is excited to welcome Dr. Douglas Heune to the new Grand Mesa Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic, formerly High Country Orthopedics. Dr. Huene has been practicing medicine and serving the community of Delta for over...
By Brandi Vela Once it comes time to discharge or transition from the hospital, you may need to receive continued support as you recover. Your care team at Delta County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) will help you determine the type of post-acute care that you may need, and...
Safety inside and outside of the workplace has become increasingly crucial now, more than ever. With the global pandemic underway, the National Safety Council (NSC) is focused on saving lives and preventing injuries by providing real-time, relevant sources on a...
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has listed a number of risk factors and the risks associated with these cancers. The following is a list of the most common: Alcohol: breast, colorectal, esophagus, head and neck, and liver cancers Asbestos: larynx,...
By: Becky Ela, LCSW At DCMH's Family Medicine, West Elk clinic and Internal Medicine, we have a staff of Behavioral Health Specialists (BHS) who offer whole person-care for your body and mind. What is Integrated Care? Integrated Health Care is a practice that focuses...
By: Dordina Rouch, M.D. After returning from a beach-based reunion of my college friends a few years ago, I was dutifully "liking" our pictures on Facebook when I noticed a big, dark ugly thing on my chest. Where did that come from? I made an appointment with my...
Did you know the recommendations for cervical cancer screenings have changed? Many of you will remember when you were asked to go in every year for your "Pap smear". It became so routine that patients were often not sure when they were due for a Pap smear and when...
It is estimated that more than 100 million Americas have occasional sleep problems. About one-third of these have some form of chronic insomnia. (Hauri & Linde). Insomnia is described as the difficulty of getting to sleep, staying to sleep, or frequently waking up...