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Taking the Time to Take Care of Yourself: Celebrating and Supporting Women's Health in May

May is Women's Health Month. It's a time to raise awareness about women's health and to empower women to make informed decisions about their health while also taking steps to improve their overall well-being.
Published 5/31/2023 11:39:17 AM

Overcoming Barriers to Behavioral Health Treatment: Identifying, Understanding and Preventing Stigma

Mental Health America reports that between 2019 and 2020, approximately 21% of American adults were experiencing a mental illness. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year Door County Medical Center is addressing the stigma surrounding mental health and its consequences.
Published 5/18/2023 4:00:00 PM

DCMC Dental Clinic to host FREE Oral Cancer Screening

On Wednesday, April 19th, the Door County Medical Center Dental Clinic will host a free Oral Cancer Screening from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. This event is free to the public for all ages (minors will need to have their legal guardian present) and no appointment is necessary!
Published 4/1/2023 11:05:10 AM

Colonoscopy at Door County Medical Center: Preventing Colorectal Cancer is Easier than You Think

There are a number of reasons—ranging from embarrassment, to discomfort, to fear of results, or even the cost—that prevent people from getting a colonoscopy, but there is one big reason in favor of going through the procedure: a colonoscopy is the best way to detect colorectal cancer in its early stages or prevent it altogether.
Published 2/27/2023 6:30:00 AM

The Challenges of Helping Those with Behavioral Health Issues

“Access to behavioral services in our community is a significant issue,” Door County Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Coordinator, Barb Johnson-Giese, said. An unfortunate reality for medical professionals in the Door County community and beyond is that physicians are increasingly pressured to diagnose and treat mental and behavioral health problems that they are often not adequately trained to diagnose or treat.
Published 6/24/2022 1:20:17 PM

June is Men’s Health Month

Communities around the globe are recognizing June as Men’s Health Month, an annual awareness period solely dedicated to education and activities on the health and wellness of men and boys.
Published 6/1/2022 11:41:50 AM

Increasing the Distribution of Defibrillators in Door County

If you have ever had or known someone who has had a heart-attack, you know timing and resources are everything. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Fondation, some 350,000 cardiac arrest (OHCA) cases occur each year outside of a hospital, and between 70 and 90 percent of people who experience OHCA die before reaching a hospital.
Published 5/9/2022 6:00:00 AM

Resources Available to Address Mental Health Concerns Among Older Adults

In 2021, eight people in Door County died by suicide. Six of these (75%) were age 60 or older. In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, Door County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and Senior Life Solutions at Door County Medical Center (DCMC) are joining together to call attention to this critical issue for seniors in our community.
Published 4/29/2022 6:00:00 AM

Saving Lives with LifeAssist: Michael’s Story

Being unable to access emergency services quickly during a medical emergency can increase the likelihood of an extended hospital stay or even death. In situations like these, having an in-home emergency response system like LifeAssist, can make the difference between extended hospital stays and returning home quickly.
Published 3/9/2022 3:07:04 PM

National Rural Health Day: Highlighting the Importance of Community Hospitals

Door County Medical Center is joining hospitals throughout the country to celebrate National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 18th, 2021. In celebrating National Rural Health Day, we honor and recognize the healthcare workers and facilities that keep small towns across America healthy, and highlight the healthcare challenges that face rural American communities today.
Published 11/8/2021 7:00:00 AM
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