Back pain? It might be your kidneys
Kidney back pain is usually felt near the kidneys, which are located just below the ribs on each side of the upper back. Every person has a right and left kidney that...
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Woman survives uterine cancer
Less than five percent. That is the average number of carcinosarcoma uterine cancer cases diagnosed each year, according to the National Cancer Institute. And roughly 35 percent of patients diagnosed will survive...
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Six reasons you pee when you sneeze
Moms, menopausal women and men with prostate issues often question “Why do I pee when I sneeze?” When a sneeze occurs, it shouldn’t cause urinary incontinence. “Kegel exercises can greatly improve the...
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Bladder surgery is life-changing for Jamestown truck driver
Bladder surgery changed one truck driver’s life who knew something was wrong when he’d go to bed at night and wake up soiled in urine. Todd Robyt, Jamestown, suffered from urinary incontinence....
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Pregnant? Congrats! Here’s your first 5 (baby) steps
A new life is the beginning of many new decisions – baby formula or breast milk? Reusable diapers? Or disposable? Bassinet? Or crib? “As new moms and dads plan for the arrival...
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5 ways to treat infertility
When the pregnancy test comes back negative for the seventh time, it can leave a feeling of loss and devastation. Infertility, in some cases, has no specific cause. But, sometimes it does. In...
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Life saved through No Excuses program
One Jamestown woman credits the No Excuses program for saving her life. Despite the name of the annual program, Brenda Skavroneck, did have an excuse. The widow and mother of four, said...
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JRMC receives HFMA award
Jamestown Regional Medical Center received recognition as an Adopter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s PATIENT FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS BEST PRACTICES®. As a Best Practices Adopter, Jamestown Regional Medical Center demonstrated that it...
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49% of pregnancies are unintended, birth control methods
Unintended pregnancies occur when a reported pregnancy is unwanted or occurred earlier than desired. This usually occurs if a couple doesn’t use birth control, or, uses birth control incorrectly. “In this day...
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Age 40? Fight breast cancer, schedule a 3D mammogram
Breast cancer. The most common cancer among women in the United States. “Breast tissue has the tendency to be denser in young women. This is why mammograms are recommended for women over...
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Germ-Zapping Robot welcomed at JRMC
More than 80 elementary students welcomed R.O.S.I.E. , germ-zapping robot, Thursday at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. R.O.S.I.E. is a Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping robot. She kills germs that are difficult to disinfect and...
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No Excuses for women’s health
Jamestown Regional Medical Center and Central Valley Health are working together to break barriers to women’s health. JRMC hosts No Excuses, a program that helps provide mammograms and women’s health screenings to...
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JRMC recognizes Marla Wegner for nursing excellence
JRMC celebrates Marla Wegner, recipient of the 2018 Nora Melvold Paulson Excellence in Leadership Award. The award recognizes a nurse who consistently embodies a commitment to excellence in nursing education and clinical...
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Bacteria and other germs can be found everywhere – offices, schools, skilled nursing facilities and even hospitals. Despite efforts to disinfect, superbugs like MRSA and C.diff are resistant to chemicals and common...
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Basketball star’s ACL journey
Born athlete and a junior at Jamestown High School, Katie Osborne has played basketball since she can remember. During the off-season, Katie is usually shooting hoops with friends or on the green...
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Breast surgery: 4 ways to keep your care local
Pink. Ribbons. October. These are things a woman might associate with breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, exceed only by lung cancer. Detection of...
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Cancer found during difficult colonoscopy
After surgery to remove cancer, one 73-year-old woman is feeling better than she has in decades. Sally Peterson, of Adrian, N.D., was diagnosed with a twisted colon and several polyps in 2003...
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4 signs it’s your gallbladder
Stomach cramping. Abdominal tenderness. Nausea. Fever. The signs and symptoms of a gallbladder attack can lead to serious and sometimes life-threatening complications. Bile is a digestive fluid produced in your liver. It...
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Sports physicals to be offered
Athletes need a healthy body before they can score the winning touchdown. That’s why Central Valley Health and Jamestown Regional Medical Center are again partnering to offer sports physicals throughout the summer. JRMC...
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Age 50? Time for a colonoscopy
Ulcers. Polyps. Tumors. These are all abnormalities that may show up in a colonoscopy. If they do, they can be cancerous. Preventing colorectal cancer is one of the main reasons why there...
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Liz Mehus receives JRMC Legend Award
Jamestown Regional Medical Center recently announced Liz Mehus as its Legend Award recipient for the first quarter. The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction for a JRMC employee. The Legend Award...
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Low infection rate prompts retired nurse to choose JRMC
One retired nurse chose Jamestown Regional Medical Center because of its low rate of infections. Donna Mae Nelson, a Valley City native, worked as a nurse for 40 years because she loved...
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Running of the Pink set for Jun 2
Cancer is the leading cause of death of Stutsman County residents ages 45-84. In addition, despite access to state-of-the-art technology, women in Stutsman County are less likely to receive a regular mammogram...
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy saves the foot of Fargo man
What began as a tiny hole on the foot of one man grew into the diameter of a golf ball. Willie Hyde, Fargo, chose Jamestown Regional Medical Center for care because it...
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JRMC named 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
Jamestown Regional Medical Center recently made the Becker’s Healthcare “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare | 2018” list. The list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that work towards promoting...
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Diabetic foot ulcers: 6 ways to help prevent
An estimated 29.1 million people (9.3 percent of the population) have diabetes, and nearly 28 percent are undiagnosed. In addition, about 86 million US adults have prediabetes and more than 77 million...
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5 Reasons your wound won’t heal
Weeping legs. Gaping holes. Bloody feet. Wounds. The effects of wounds that won’t heal can be unsightly. Even worse – wounds that won’t heal are prone to infection. If not resolved, an...
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Humphrey Anku: I like to help people
One dishwasher, Humphrey Anku, washes his hands 55 times a shift. Humphrey Anku takes patient care and infection control seriously. He knows that while he’s scraping plates and rinsing bowls, he is...
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Dr. Rachael Renschler to collect children’s shoes
Dr. Rachael Renschler, podiatrist/foot & ankle surgeon at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, wants to set children up for success by collecting children’s shoes. “Children’s feet grow and change rapidly to ultimately form...
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Leslie Reisnour: I want to make THE difference
When she thinks of the difference Jamestown Regional Medical Center has had on her family, she can’t help but get choked up. If it weren’t for the Emergency Department and wonderful emergency...
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Elayne Hartman: Nourishment is my piece
One nutrition aide, Elayne Hartman, said her piece of the puzzle is nourishing people so they can heal. Hartman joined Jamestown Regional Medical Center about six years ago. The 71-year-old worked for...
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