NYNY: Finding the Time
By Emily Hoffman, JRMC Exercise Physiologist “Those who do not have time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” ~ Edward Stanley, Earl of Derby in...
read moreHoffman: Get steppin’
Emily Hoffman, JRMC Exercise Physiologist Pedometers are nearly becoming a thing of the past as our options for fitness trackers are seemingly endless through technological advances. Whether you have a fitbit, an...
read morePhysical Activity as a Vital Sign
Emily Hoffman, JRMC Exercise Physiologist At each doctor visit we are measured for height, weight, heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature as these are important indicators for current health...
read moreFoundation sets hospital record for Giving Hearts Day
The needs of one patient, one hospital are certainly overwhelming alone. But, together our impact is matched and makes THE difference. To clarify, gifts of $10 or more were matched on Giving Hearts Day,...
read moreGood Stress, Bad Stress, Part 4
Emily Hoffman, JRMC Exercise Physiologist Week Five of New Year, New You wraps up our four-part series on stress management. We have read about the stress response and negative consequences of a...
read moreJRMC first North Dakota hospital to offer HBOT
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is useful for conditions including bone infections, ulcers, anemia and gangrene. “People with diabetes and vascular disease certainly struggle with circulation to the lower extremities,” said Amanda Lausch, FNP...
read moreJRMC first, only hospital in state to offer HBOT
Jamestown Regional Medical Center launched the first hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber in the state. In hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), patients enter a special chamber and breathe concentrated oxygen. Pure oxygen fills the blood...
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Chronic wound healed through hyperbaric oxygen therapy
“I have always been healthy and able to take care of myself, so I didn’t know why I couldn’t get this wound to heal,” said David Hilbert. Hilbert, a 62-year-old New Rockford...
read moreStress management: 3 steps to stress-free
There are many stressors we all face that cannot be changed, reduced, or avoided. But, we can change our reaction in the face of stress. We can control how we respond. And,...
read moreJRMC volunteer named Outstanding Citizen
One Jamestown Regional Medical Center volunteer was recognized Thursday as the city’s Outstanding Citizen of the Year. The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce awarded Dave Smette one of its highest honors at...
read moreFive tips effective workout
Life is hectic these days. And, it’s far too easy to put working out on the backburner. Sooner or later, however, we pay the price with our health and or with our...
read moreGood Stress, Bad Stress, Part 1
Modern life is full of hassles, demands, deadlines and frustrations. For many, stress has become a way of life. In small doses, it is certainly good. It helps to perform under pressure...
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Debbie Holmstrom: breast cancer
“Wish you were here,” they said, thinking of a colleague and friend they hadn’t seen in weeks. Debbie Holmstrom is the face and voice of Jamestown Regional Medical Center. She works full-time...
read moreAlice Swanson: lifeline
Alice Swanson does not like gadgets. Initially, the thought of wearing a “gadget” such as a Phillips Lifeline on her body seemed more like a hassle, than a help. “I did not like...
read moreNeustel, Williams knit for newborns
The love of sewing started when she was a little girl, sitting with her mother and learning different patterns and designs. As she got older, Alice Williams expanded her knowledge of...
read moreWash hands during flu season
For most of us, the winter months mean snow, holiday festivities, and visiting with friends and family. Along with the good, it also means the dreaded cold and flu season are upon...
read moreJRMC employees recognized for years of service
On Friday, Dec. 2, Jamestown Regional Medical Center held its annual Celebrity Celebration at the Gladstone Inn & Suites. And, employees reaching anniversaries of five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40...
read moreJRMC Cancer Center journey starts
When Jamestown Regional Medical Center built its new location in southwest Jamestown, it dreamed of the day that cancer treatment would be available in Jamestown. The journey starts here. The cancer care campaign...
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Jamestown Hospital opens at new location, changes name
Governor Jack Dalrymple spoke at the grand opening of Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s, formerly Jamestown Hospital, new location in southwest Jamestown.
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Jamestown Hospital breaks ground on new campus
Jamestown Hospital’s board of directors broke ground on what would soon become the hospital’s new location in southwest Jamestown.
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Jamestown Hospital expands
Jamestown Hospital expanded to open its second wing on October 1, 1943.
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Jamestown Hospital opens
After much adversity related to the Great Depression, Jamestown Hospital, the former Jamestown Regional Medical Center, opens in 1935.
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Jamestown Hospital cornerstone
Jamestown residents placed the Jamestown Hospital cornerstone on October 30, 1929. This was six days after the stock market crash – which began the Great Depression.
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