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Meet the Docs: Cummins, Jurgensen and Ryder
It’s exciting any time we get to introduce you to a new physician with Alegent Health Clinic – but the three I’m about to show you come with an impressive set of resumes. James Cummins, M.D., William Jurgensen, M.D., and Benjamin Ryder, M.D., are all familiar names throughout the area – likely because they’ve cared for the women of Omaha for a combined total of 83 years. Or, to put it in different terms, the last time all three of them weren’t practicing around here, Wilson Phillips was topping the … Continue reading
One in Five
Did you know that nearly 1/5 of kids in Nebraska and in Iowa (18% and 16%, respectively) live at or below the poverty line? That’s according to KidsCount.org. One.In.Five. It’s a statistic our team members take to heart, joining together to do whatever they can to help. Staff at Immanuel, for example, donated, collected and distributed more than 100 complete turkey dinners to families in need, through Lutheran Family Services. But employee efforts go far beyond this one, albeit incredible, Thanksgiving food drive: Employees at Bergan Mercy took part in … Continue reading
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Child Abuse: Is it your duty to report?
Recent news stories have brought to light the fact that many people across the country just don’t know or aren’t aware of their state’s laws regarding the reporting of child abuse and neglect. It’s easy to understand the confusion, as every state is different. A quick trip across the Missouri River, for example, and your duty, as a private citizen, to report completely changes. So that’s why we’re taking a step to help clear it up once and for all – at least for anyone living in our neck of … Continue reading
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Take back the medicine cabinet
You don’t keep cheese past the expiration date – so why should expired or unwanted medications be any different? The answer: they shouldn’t! Experts warn that more than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs – many of which are obtained from family and friends, sometimes stolen right out of the home medicine cabinet. That’s why the DEA is teaming with local law enforcement and health officials to sponsor National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 29. Last year, the DEA collected a whopping 309 tons of prescription drugs in … Continue reading
The Miracle Therapy
What would you say if your doctor told you that there is one thing you can do every day to help: Regulate your blood sugar Lower blood pressure Reduce your risk for diabetes and heart disease Maintain healthy muscles, bones and joints Slow the deteriorating effects of aging Improve your overall mood AND keep your mind sharp and potentially ward off dementia Also, there really aren’t any harmful side effects and it won’t cost you a thing. You’d want to know more about it and how you can get your … Continue reading