PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center“The good news about prostate cancer is that the research and technology have advanced a lot, even in the past five years. With each year in practice, I can tell more patients than before that they are cured from cancer.”
Shushan Rana, MD, a PeaceHealth radiation oncologist, shares how advances in prostate cancer research and technology are improving treatment — including options that can shorten treatment from seven weeks to as little as 10 days. Learn about prostate cancer risk factors, screening, treatment options and when to talk with your provider: https://ow.ly/s6fX50ZOuLe1 share
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center“The signs of a concussion can be so subtle that they’re easy to miss.” Kelsy Parker, MD, a PeaceHealth physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, shares what parents and coaches of school-age athletes should watch for — including symptoms that may not appear until hours or even days after an injury.
Learn the signs of a concussion, what to do and how to support a safe recovery: https://ow.ly/pKfO50ZOuHm On Facebook
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical CenterThis week, we celebrate our 799 advanced practice clinicians and the meaningful difference they make every day. Thank you for the expertise, compassion and dedication you bring to our patients, communities and fellow caregivers. On Facebook
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical CenterCongratulations to 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀, 𝗥𝗡, our September Employee of the Month!
Becky exemplifies compassionate care, leadership and service. As a dedicated Emergency Department nurse, Becky is a trusted mentor and a champion for patients in need.
From securing Narcan kits for ER patients to providing health education programs in Ketchikan and Metlakatla, Becky’s impact extends far beyond the hospital. Becky’s passion for nursing has even inspired local students to explore careers in health care.
Thank you, Becky, for the difference you make in our community every day.131356 shares
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical CenterKRBD FM Rainbird Community Radio hosted us this morning and gave us the opportunity to share about Patient Financial Services. Listen to Sara Graham talk about her efforts to ensure patients have the coverage they need to access healthcare. Find more resources here: https://www.peacehealth.org/patient-financial-services
LISTEN: Hear about financial assistance available to patients and the upcoming community town hall. On Facebook
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical CenterAs a family prepared to take their newborn home from PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, birth nurses Tess Mowers and Meg Hutton noticed that something about the car seat didn't look right.
“The straps were very narrow. There was no chest clip. The seat was very light. It just felt cheap.”
The car seat had been purchased through TikTok — and it turned out to be a counterfeit.
Knockoff car seats can look like the real thing but may be missing critical safety features designed to protect babies. Here’s what parents should look for before they buckle their baby in: https://ow.ly/nIoZ50ZO5n641 share
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical CenterFlu season is here, and sometimes staying healthy can be a challenge. Here are a few simple steps to help keep you and your family from getting sick. https://ow.ly/knP450ZMhTw1 share
