Clarinda Regional Health Center is excited to announce it has started construction of its outdoor walking trail. The trail will be approximately 1.25 miles in total length consisting of a concrete walking path to the East of the hospital’s main campus and an anticipated rock/mulch nature trail that will extend to the South and West of the hospital.
Chuck Nordyke, CRHC’s CEO, explained “The walking trail has been on our wish list for quite some time. With the expansion and remodel of the hospital currently underway, we decided this is the perfect time to focus on the trail.”
The trail will be available for the entire community to use and will feature ten pieces of outdoor exercise equipment that will address all four areas of fitness: aerobic, muscle fitness, balance & flexibility, and core. Each piece of equipment will have instructional signage and a QR code with workout tutorials. The tutorials will be updated on a regular basis for rotating workouts.
The outdoor exercise equipment was partially funded by a grant through the Clarinda Foundation. Clarinda Regional Health Center is grateful for the work of the Clarinda Foundation and community pride and support that makes the grant cycle possible. Director of Community Engagement and Grants, Jennifer McCall, stated “It is amazing to see how much can be accomplished when individuals come together to show their passion and commitment to impactful projects in our community. If everyone helps a little, we can accomplish a lot.”
Six pieces of artwork from Robert and Karen Duncan’s collection will also be featured on the walking trail. The art is from Mike Nesbit's FLOOD series and is six large-scale panels that seem to hover in midair. The FLOOD artwork that will be featured had an initial location at the historical Standard Oil Building in downtown Omaha.
The walking trail will complement the CRHC campus nicely and will be another outlet for employees and community members to work towards a healthy lifestyle.
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Health comes in all forms including physical, mental, and social well-being.
You may have heard about Social Determinants of Health in the news recently and the federal mandate from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) regarding a Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool……. but what is it?
This is a group of questions to screen for safety, living conditions, educational needs, economic status, access to quality healthcare, and other situations that may affect a person's overall health. Once identified, Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) can assist in finding resources and help patients overcome some of these barriers.
Examples of questions you might be asked during admission may include:
Of course, a patient has the right to refuse to answer any of the questions.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Maggie Brown at 712-542-8207 or mbrown@clarindahealth.com.
Sources:
Healthy People 2030 | health.gov
The AHC Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool (cms.gov)
Social Determinant of Health: Education Is Crucial (tulane.edu)
[Clarinda, Iowa]— The Hugh and Maxine Loudon Estate contributed $750,000 to the Clarinda Regional Health Center which has been used to develop and construct a state-of-the-art operating room facility. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare services and accommodate the growing needs of the community for advanced medical care. The newly constructed operating room is equipped with cutting-edge technology and modern amenities, fostering an environment conducive to precision, innovation, and patient-centered care.
The contribution was originally made by the Loudon Estate in 2013 to assist with the construction of the new hospital. With the hospital opening in 2012 and funding needs secured, Maxine’s daughter and son-in-law, Lyn and Orville Dodd, agreed the donation could be used for future expansion projects.
The new operating room will facilitate various complex surgical procedures, enabling medical professionals at Clarinda Regional Health Center to deliver advanced care efficiently and effectively. This expansion emphasizes the collaborative efforts between generous donors and Clarinda Regional Health Center to prioritize patient well-being and elevate the standard of healthcare services in the region.
“Clarinda Regional Health Center is extremely grateful to the Loudon Family for this generous donation allowing us to remain committed to supporting initiatives that promote healthcare advancement and benefit the community at large,” stated Chuck Nordyke, CRHC CEO.
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