Telehealth is here! When you call to be considered for a telehealth appointment, one of our LPN nurses will discuss your appointment needs with you to see if it meets the criteria necessary. If you are interested in learning more, call 402 367-3193 to make an appointment in person on online with our telehealth option. The photos show an actual telehealth appointment from the comforts of home.
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Congratulations to the Butler County Clinic and all members of SERP, as they have scored 100% on the URAC Level 1 and is now URAC Level 1 Qualified.
The Butler County Clinic is a founding member of the SERPA-ACO (SouthEast Nebraska Rural Physician Alliance–Accountable Care Organization.) SERPA-ACO is a group of 16 clinics in southeast Nebraska dedicated to improving health care for our patients.
SERPA-ACO and its members believe that a healthy population begins by creating a health care system focused on high-quality value-based care. We use the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care where we not only address the problem that brings our patients to the clinic but also their preventative health care needs: screening tests such as mammography, colorectal cancer screening, immunizations, smoking cessation education, fall risk assessments, etc.
We use evidence-based medicine to prevent and limit illness, reduce unnecessary testing, emergency room visits, and hospital admissions. Many patients have chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, chronic lung disease. Our goal is to help our patients with these diseases to optimally manage their medical problems to improve their quality of life.
Learn more about doing high knees in place. There are several variations to get your heart pumping and blood flowing. Learn more about this exercise here!
What piece of exercise equipment sells for under $20, fits into a briefcase, can be used by the whole family, and improves cardiovascular fitness while toning muscle at the same time? And using it for just 15-20 minutes will burn off the calories from a candy bar? The answer: a jump rope.
Jumping rope is a great calorie-burner. You’d have to run an eight-minute mile to work off more calories than you’d burn jumping rope. Use the WebMD Calorie Counter to figure out how many calories you’ll burn for a given activity, based on your weight and the duration of exercise.
“It’s certainly good for the heart,” says Peter Schulman, MD, associate professor, Cardiology/Pulmonary Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington. “It strengthens the upper and lower body and burns a lot of calories in a short time, but other considerations will determine if it’s appropriate for an individual.”
He sees rope-jumping as something fit adults can use to add spice to their exercise routine. “You’re putting direct stress on knees, ankles, and hips, but if done properly it’s a lower-impact activity than jogging.”
Source https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/skipping-rope-doesnt-skip-workout#1
Whatever your resolutions are for 2020, be sure to make your annual wellness appointment for you and everyone in your family.
Annual wellness checks helps your PCP to determine the general status of your health. The exam also gives you a chance to talk to them about any ongoing pain or symptoms that you’re experiencing or any other health concerns that you might have.
A physical examination is recommended at least once a year, especially in people over the age of 50. These exams are used to:
https://www.healthline.com/health/physical-examination#purpose
For anyone who has endured influenza, the idea of getting a flu shot each winter is a welcome one. The thought of experiencing the achy muscles and discomfort again are enough to inspire anyone to stay up to date with their flu shot. For those who are still on the fence about whether or not a shot is really necessary, keep in mind that a quick trip to the doctor for a flu shot can save you days in the future of being down with the flu. In addition, flu season aligns perfectly with the holiday season, making it even more important for you and your loved ones to take a moment to update your flu shot to avoid missing the real spirit of the season and all the celebrations, family gatherings and good food that come with it.
While you might be thinking it’s too late to get your flu shot, the real upshot of the situation is that a flu shot at any point of the flu season is better than no shot at all. For caregivers, parents and expecting mothers, it’s important to remember that taking care of yourself makes it possible for you to care for others. And for many folks, especially those who are older or might have compromising health issues, a shot can mean the difference between life and death. In short, there’s really nothing to lose by getting your shot but everything to gain should you come in contact with the virus.
So give yourself the gift of health this holiday season and get your flu shot! It’s worth a shot, right?
Stop in at the Butler County Clinic during regular business hours for your flu shot.
From the candy to the costumes, Halloween is a fun-filled time for kids and parents. To help make it a trick-free treat, follow these simple safety tips.
Make sure trick-or-treaters are safe when visiting your home too. Remove anything that could cause them to trip or fall on your walkway or lawn. Make sure the lights are on outside your house and light the walkway to your door, if possible. Keep family pets away from trick-or-treaters, even if they seem harmless to you.
We are excited to welcome Jean Meister to our team and also a new role to assist our community’s health. You may receive a call from Jean Meister as a followup or to assist you in planning care for a loved one. This team approach to one’s care pulls together information to best assist patients.
Our Care Coordinator works in collaboration with patients, especially those that are chronically ill, and patients who are at high risk for decline, their family, caregivers, clinic staff, physicians, hospital, specialty providers, and community resources in a team approach to:
