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October was a great month of events supporting the community!

Our team has been on a mission to give back, bring smiles and encourage good health in our community.

Bryan Health participated in nine community events in October, including:
Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk (10/5)
Garden Party at Gere Library (10/5)
Brandon Marshal: Mental Health Beyond the Game (10/10)
Center for the Blind (10/15)
Eliminating Health Disparities Conference (10/16-17)
Health Carnival (10/17)
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (10/20)
Indian Center Elders Group (10/24)
Octubre Rosa (10/31)

Our hearts are filled with gratitude because we have the opportunity to serve you!

It's time to embrace the cozy, slow cooker season 🍁.

Check out some of our great flavor and safety tips to take your slow cooker meals to the next level!

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Do you or a loved one find social situations overwhelming?

Here are some simple strategies to help boost confidence and reduce stress in these environments:

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Congratulations to Katie Sladky, EdD, MSN, RN, for being named one of the Nebraska Nurses Association's 40 Under 40!

As a Bryan College of Health Sciences alumna and faculty member, Katie continues to inspire the next generation of nurses. Well-deserved recognition!

Caring for your smile may benefit your memory as well!

Discover how a few daily habits could support both your oral and brain health.

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Being in a hospital doesn’t mean missing out on a chance to vote!

Dan Schiermann was able to cast his vote from his hospital room thanks to our partnership with the Lancaster County Election Commission.

This program ensured that 39 patients just like Dan could still participate in one of our most important rights as Americans 🗳.

Read more: https://ow.ly/wz9050U1E7b

Hey! Let’s go bowling!

That’s just what the Bryan Stroke Support Group did, and they had a ball! It was a great time for all at Wonderbowl.

The Bryan Stroke Support Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Learn more:

BryanHealth.org/Stroke-Support-Nov2024

Sharing a little bit of spooky sweetness from our tiniest patients. Special thanks to Connected Forever for donating these costumes for Bryan NICU babies.

Is your runny nose or cough lingering longer than the typical cold? It could be GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease).

Learn how acid reflux can cause cold-like symptoms, and when it’s time to find a doctor.

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Bryan Health employees “Gave Cancer the Boot” at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk last weekend. Thank you to everyone who saddled up to our booth for breast cancer support information, a photo or complimentary mini treatment from The Spa.

Remember, kicking breast cancer to the curb is a year-round mission. Schedule your mammogram online today: BryanHealth.org/Mammogram

Are you struggling to get your child to sleep?

Try these 6 simple bedtime tweaks to help your little one wind down and rest easier.

Did you know 1 in 5 breast cancer patients may experience lymphedema? This is an uncomfortable swelling in an arm, leg, foot or hand due to damage to lymph nodes. It can happen right after treatment, or it may happen months or years later. While there is no cure, there are things you can do to reduce symptoms.

Tracy Bender, occupational therapist, shares information on lymphedema and treatment options that can help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.

Read more:

Tips to Relieve Lymphedema Symptoms for Breast Cancer Patients | CapitalMOM In this CapitalMOM blog post, occupational therapist Tracy Bender explains what lymphedema is, symptoms and how complete decongestive therapy can help.

Finding a provider just got easier.

Dr. Kayla Heidinger and Shaun Luebbe, PA-C care for patients of all ages, from newborns through each stage of life with convenient appointments starting at 7 a.m.

“Our focus is on you. We listen to you, answer your questions, teach you about your health and care for you.”

Learn more and schedule online today:
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