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2 Bringing health care news to your home HOUSECALL is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of Columbus Community Hospital, 4600 38th St., P.O. Box 1800, Columbus, NE 68602-1800, 402-564-7118, columbushosp.org. Information in HOUSECALL comes from a wide range of medical experts. It should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. To recommend this subscription to a friend or family member, or request to be removed from this mailing, email aeblaser@columbushosp.org. 2025 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Connect with us: columbushosp.org Contents New joints, new life! 6 Hear from two of our orthopedic surgery providers about the benefits of joint replacement surgery. More convenient cancer care A variety of experts under one roof? That’s our goal with the new cancer center we are planning. Same-day surgery 11 Columbus Surgery Center specializes in outpatient care — no hospital stay required. Massage therapy 14 Offered at CCH, this practice can have amazing benefits for your physical and mental health. 4 Are you getting enough sleep? Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night for a sound reason: Sleep is essential to survival. Rewards of rest During sleep, your body and brain go into repair mode. A good night’s sleep: ● Gives your cells, tissues and blood vessels time to repair and heal. ● Strengthens your immune system. ● Fortifies alertness, decision-making, focus, learning, memory, reasoning and problem-solving. ● Enhances creativity and productivity. ● Helps build and repair muscle. ● Boosts your mood and energy levels. With a good night’s sleep, you should feel rested and ready for action the next day. Regularly missing out on a full night’s rest, however, can put you at increased risk for heart disease, high blood pressure and other conditions. It can also contribute to weight gain, inflammation and accidents. Sleep tweaks If you are having trouble regularly getting enough sleep, try these tips: ● Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends. ● Before bedtime, turn off electronic devices and do something relaxing, such as taking a warm bath or reading a book. ● Cut back on caffeine and alcohol. ● Try to get 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day — not too close to bedtime. Sleep solutions If you’re having trouble sleeping, talk to your primary care provider. You can find a provider by visiting columbushosp.org.
3 columbushosp.org Going maskless: Inspire therapy for sleep apnea Loud snoring that awakens your bed partner. Episodes in which you stop breathing while you sleep. Daytime exhaustion. These are among the hallmark signs of sleep apnea — a condition that, if left untreated, may increase your risk of stroke, heart disease and other serious health problems. The most common sleep apnea treatment is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), which requires you to wear a mask during sleep that uses pressurized air to keep your airway open. But if it’s difficult for you to use CPAP, you may want to discuss with your doctor whether alternative treatment is the right choice. That’s where Inspire therapy comes in. Inspire uses a battery-powered device instead of a mask and pressurized air to prevent sleep apnea breathing pauses. “It’s a small procedure during which we place an implant near the collarbone,” said Lauren Jazwick, DO, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist with Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic. “The implant sends small impulses to your tongue to keep your airway open when you’re breathing at night.” The Inspire device has two main parts — the implant near the collarbone senses when you breathe in and out, and the other piece wraps around the nerve of the tongue. The components work together to stimulate your tongue so it moves just millimeters — enough to keep the airway from collapsing during sleep, Jazwick explained. Who’s it for? You might be a candidate for Inspire if you have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, and have been unable to tolerate your CPAP for any reason, including discomfort. You’ll first undergo a roughly 20-minute airway exam while you’re sleeping and Breathe easier Explore what Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic can do for you at columbusotolaryngology.com. snoring, during which Jazwick and the team will check to see if you have the type of airway anatomy that is best suited to Inspire therapy. If you’re a good candidate, Jazwick will implant the Inspire device in a second procedure performed under general anesthesia. “We have to allow time for the nerve stimulator to start adhering to the nerve and working,” Jazwick said. “So, we wait about six weeks before we turn it on.” The battery in the implanted component will need to be replaced after about 11 years. Inspire therapy may help you get a good night’s sleep and feel rested. And because it significantly improves snoring, “it also helps your bed partner,” Jazwick noted. By assisting you in controlling sleep apnea, Inspire therapy may also reduce the risk of complications from the condition. Life-changing care As an ENT specialist, Jazwick treats an array of head and neck conditions, including ear infections, sinus problems, cancers, hoarseness, dizziness, and balance and swallowing problems. Whether she’s treating a sinus problem or placing a child’s ear tube, the Bradshaw, Nebraska, native says she loves that she gets to make a difference in her patients’ lives. “People just feel better, and it really is a life-changer,” she said.
4 Bringing health care news to your home A cancer diagnosis can be a stressful and scary time in your life. But having the expert care you need all in one location could make the journey easier and better for you. That’s the idea behind a new cancer center that Columbus Community Hospital is planning to build on its campus. The project is in the design phase, with groundbreaking anticipated this spring, and the grand opening projected for fall 2026. Plans call for an approximately 25,000-square-foot facility that will house key oncology services under one roof. These include infusion services, radiation oncology, medical oncology, PET/CT and patient navigation. “We’re bringing everything together to make it much more convenient for our patients,” said Keith Luedders, the hospital’s vice president for ancillary services. “Also, this will allow the physicians and other staff to collaborate much more effectively on patient All under one roof New cancer center will bring services together care, and work together to meet the needs of our patients.” Convenience and collaboration Columbus currently provides cancer services and oncology offices at separate locations. Bringing them together in an expanded cancer center means that patients can receive the care they need without having to visit multiple clinics. It also will enhance team members’ ability to consult with one another when providing care for their patients, said Inaganti Shah, MD, a hematologistoncologist with Hematology & Oncology Consultants, PC. “We’ll be able to just walk down the hallway if we need to talk to them,” he said. “That’s what they do at bigger facilities. It will be good to have that model here in Columbus for the patients’ overall care.”
5 columbushosp.org Patients who are being treated for cancer often receive more than one type of treatment — for instance, radiation and chemotherapy. “The benefit for us as providers, from a multidisciplinary standpoint, is to be able to visit with each other in close proximity about our patients’ care,” said hematologistoncologist Samer Renno, MD, also of Hematology & Oncology Consultants, PC. And that’s better for patients. “Two heads or three heads are better than one,” Renno added. “You can pull ideas across specialties to come up with the best plan for the patient.” Advanced cancer-fighting equipment for the community Patients at the cancer center also will have access to some new diagnostic and treatment technology, including: An in-house PET/CT scanner. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging is used to aid in the diagnosis and staging of cancer, and to help guide treatments. CCH currently has a mobile PET/CT scanner, available one day per week. The addition of a scanner permanently installed at the cancer center will give the community easier access to this imaging equipment five days a week. A Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator. The advanced radiation therapy machine will allow CCH to expand its ability to treat various cancers. It will be able to use highly complex techniques that minimize side effects and treat cancer in less time, said Christopher Veale, MD, a radiation oncologist with Columbus Cancer Care. Cancer experts, close to home The cancer center will improve access to care for the community, but you can already receive a full range of cancer services without traveling. “At Columbus Community Hospital, we provide the vast majority of services that are needed for people who have been diagnosed with cancer,” said Veale. Columbus offers the same care and services as a larger hospital does for most cancers. And the experienced team is centered on you. “In a smaller community like Columbus, the physicians work very closely with each other,” Veale said. “We can get people in and started down their path of treatment very quickly and efficiently.” “There’s a lot to be said about community-based practice, whether it’s in my field or in any other field,” Shah added. “Getting that kind of care in your own community makes a world of difference.” Here for you today and tomorrow Stay tuned for updates on the new cancer center at CCH. To explore the cancer care available now, visit columbuscancercare.com or the “Cancer Services” link under “Services” at columbushosp.org.
Bringing health care news to your home Whether you need a joint replaced, a fracture fixed or anything in between, the experts at Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic can help. To explain what they do, we caught up with two of the clinic’s talented providers: orthopedic surgeon Anthony White, MD, and physician assistant Maggie Munson, PA-C. A new joint for a new lease on life While White offers a wide array of non-surgical and surgical care, replacing hips and knees — most often because of severe arthritis — is one of his specialties. After residency, he completed a fellowship training program to gain additional expertise in treating even the most complex hip and knee problems. White offers hip and knee replacements using Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery. With this advanced technique, patients first undergo a computed tomography (CT) scan to create a 3D model of their joint, which helps match the fit of the components to each patient’s unique anatomy. This pre-surgery planning also allows for a minimally invasive joint replacement with a less painful, faster recovery. with skill and compassion Orthopedic care 6 Maggie Munson, PA-C Move better with less pain Anthony White, MD
7 columbushosp.org She says she enjoys working as a part of a team to provide a high level of orthopedic care. For her, it’s all about making a difference in her patients’ quality of life. “We’re just trying to get them feeling better,” she said. Paths to medicine Munson joined CCH after graduating from the College of St. Mary physician assistant school in Omaha, Nebraska. Originally from Papillion, Nebraska, she was inspired to become a physician assistant after shadowing one at University of Nebraska Medical Center during high school. “We got to shadow a bunch of different health care providers, and one of the first people I shadowed was an orthopedic physician assistant,” she said. “I just fell in love with what she did. She got to have a lot of patient interactions while also getting to do a lot of the ‘cool’ things that doctors do.” White grew up with a love of science and practical experience fixing things that inspired an interest in orthopedic medicine. “I had that realization in high school, and since that time, this is all I wanted to do,” he said. Anterior hip replacement is another cuttingedge option. With this approach, the surgeon makes an incision in the front of the hip rather than the back or side. This allows them to reach the joint without cutting muscles. As a result, patients may enjoy a quicker recovery. “With the anterior approach, people are getting back to their normal daily activities and even higher-level activities much faster,” White said. If you have arthritis in only one part of your knee, partial knee replacement may be an alternative to total knee replacement. In this procedure, the surgeon replaces only the damaged part of the joint, which offers a much quicker recovery with less post-surgery pain. “It’s an outpatient surgery,” White noted. “Every patient goes home the same day.” Helping patients get better is the reward Munson loves it when her patients are able to return to their normal activities. “Honestly, it’s so rewarding,” she said. Munson treats a wide variety of orthopedic conditions for her patients, including arthritis, sports injuries and fractures. She provides initial evaluations, follow-up care and non-surgical treatment options, such as joint injections and physical therapy referrals. If these types of treatments aren’t helping enough, Munson collaborates with White and other surgeons in the clinic to discuss whether patients may be candidates for surgical care. When surgery is the right choice, Munson often assists in the operating room. Orthopedic care from shoulders to toes Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic has an entire team of providers who each have their own specialty. To learn more, visit columbusorthopedics.com.
In January, as the Columbus Fieldhouse celebrated its one-year anniversary, Doug Janssen, PT, DPT, reflected on the excitement of the celebration and the popularity of the facility, which offers a one-ofa-kind array of wellness, sports and rehabilitative and fitness activities for the community. “Literally, on day one, it was busy with activity in every place you looked,” said Janssen, director of Rehab Services at the Wellness Center. “And that’s exactly what it was built for.” The 260,000-square-foot facility, known as “The House,” is “basically athletic Disneyland,” said Rob Marshall, certified athletic trainer and fieldhouse director. “It has such a wide variety that, regardless of your age or your interest level, there is something in here that you’re going to feel is fun.” Exceeding expectations It’s still early days for the fieldhouse, but already this gift of wellness for the community is helping Columbus Community Hospital fulfill its mission to improve the health of those it serves. “It’s been a great addition to the community,” said Keith Luedders, vice president of ancillary services at CCH. “We want to improve health not only by medical treatments, but also by prevention. Offering and encouraging wellness and activity are ways we can do that.” “It’s far exceeded our expectations in terms of use,” said Mike Hansen, FACHE, president and CEO of Columbus Community Hospital. Hansen notes that fieldhouse visitors come from Columbus, surrounding towns and across the state. The facility provides an economic boost through events like January’s Norm Manstedt Wrestling Tournament, which drew hundreds of athletes and spectators. It could also help employers attract new employees to move to the area. But the fieldhouse’s main goal is to help people get physically active. “We want to provide a lot of different activities for people — especially during the wintertime, when things are really kind of brutal here in Nebraska,” Hansen said. “This is another opportunity for people to continue to stay physically active all year long.” Columbus Fieldhouse celebrates first anniversary Bringing health care news to your home 8 FOR ALL WELLNESS (continued on page 10)
Indoor 100,000-square-foot synthetic turf that can be divided into four areas and used for soccer, baseball, softball, football and exercise activity of all types. 8,000-square-foot Jump Zone with more than 30 trampolines, a dodgeball area and a climbing wall. Elevated walking and running track. At just under a quarter-mile, it’s one of the largest indoor tracks in the country. Basketball, pickleball, racquetball and tennis courts. Batting cages and a HitTrax baseball and softball simulator. You can choose a major-league stadium on the virtual screen and analyze your swing. Golf simulators, plus a nine-hole mini-golf course and a six-hole putting green. columbushosp.org 9 Video interactive “Lu Wall,” which displays a variety of interactive, ball-throwing games. A Columbus Family YMCA membership includes full access to the YMCA and the Columbus Fieldhouse, which operate during the same hours. In addition, teams and groups can rent spaces in the fieldhouse for practices and community events. Along with these recreation opportunities, the facility houses the 86,000-square-foot Columbus Wellness Center, which offers medically based wellness programs run by hospital staff, including: Rehabilitative services. Three specialized therapy teams — Premier Physical Therapy, Rehab Services at the Wellness Center and Wiggles & Giggles Therapy for KidsSM — provide a wide variety of physical, occupational and speech therapy services for patients of all types, ages and needs. Athletic training and sports medicine. Certified athletic trainers work at area high schools and the community college, providing services to athletes and covering sports events. Strength training and athletic performance. Certified strength and conditioning coaches from Columbus Sports Performance Center offer high-performance training to youth and collegiate and adult athletes. “There’s something in here for everyone,” said Lucas Novotny, MS, CSCS, director of performance and training for Columbus Sports Performance Center. “It’s really cool to see the utilization by the Columbus community, and we’ve got plenty of athletes and people enrolled in our programs from surrounding communities as well.” Something for everyone Here are just a few of the many amenities available at the Columbus Fieldhouse:
10 Corey Briggs, executive director of the YMCA in Columbus, said YMCA membership and visitor use increased significantly after the fieldhouse opened. YMCA membership is now probably close to 13,000 people, he said, compared to about 7,000 people before the fieldhouse opened. “We’ve been amazed,” Briggs said. “Within the first week or two that we were open, we had 100 people on the fieldhouse turf at all times. There’d be soccer games going on and footballs and baseballs being tossed.” If you haven’t seen the fieldhouse yet, Briggs offers this invitation: “Come check it out. There is something here for everybody.” FOR ALL WELLNESS Built for the community The Columbus Fieldhouse is the second phase of a wellness initiative that began in 2012. That year, Columbus Community Hospital conducted a community health needs assessment that identified challenges impacting people, including rising obesity, diabetes and heart disease rates. In response, hospital leaders looked to build a facility where people could exercise and improve their well-being. The result was the Columbus Wellness Center, built in 2015 in partnership with the YMCA. Inspired by the success of that project, a joint hospital-YMCA wellness committee conceived the Columbus Fieldhouse project, which broke ground in 2021. No city or county tax dollars were used to build the $55 million fieldhouse; it was completely funded by Columbus Community Hospital, the CCH Foundation and many community donors. Bright future Hospital leaders and fieldhouse staff say there could be opportunities to bring additional services and programs to the fieldhouse in conjunction with the YMCA. “It’s just an amazing facility,” Hansen said. “If you can dream it, we probably can do it in that building.” See what’s at the Columbus Fieldhouse Visit columbushosp.org/for-the-community/columbus-fieldhouse. Bringing health care news to your home (continued from page 8)
11 columbushosp.org Columbus Surgery Center specializes in outpatient care Did you know that you can have a same-day surgical or diagnostic procedure — like cataract surgery or an endoscopy — without setting foot inside a hospital? Columbus Surgery Center is an off-campus outpatient surgery department operated by Columbus Community Hospital since 2021. Located at 3772 43rd Ave., Suite B, in Columbus, the surgery center offers a comfortable atmosphere where you can receive the highest quality of care quickly and efficiently. Patients who feel a bit overwhelmed in a hospital setting may be more at ease having their procedure in the Columbus Surgery Center, said Billi Benson, RN, BSN, the director of the center. And the staff is known for providing great care. “Our surgery center has very high patient satisfaction scores,” said Kathy Decker, a surgical services consultant for Columbus Community Hospital. The state-of-the-art facility meets the same quality standards as CCH, and its highly trained doctors and nurses have access to advanced equipment, such as Ngenuity digital surgery technology. This equipment allows a surgeon to perform cataract surgery while sitting comfortably and looking at a 3D screen. Special procedures The surgery center provides the following: Cataract surgery. During cataract surgery, the most common eye procedure performed at the center, an ophthalmologist restores clear vision by replacing the clouded lens in the eye with a new lens. Other eye procedures performed at the surgery center include glaucoma surgery, LASIK surgery and eyelid lifts. Colonoscopy. This procedure can be performed for screening or diagnostic purposes: ● A diagnostic colonoscopy is used to investigate symptoms, such as rectal bleeding or changes in bowel habits. ● A screening colonoscopy can detect colorectal cancer early, when it is easier to treat. It can also find and remove growths (polyps) in the colon before they turn into cancer. Upper endoscopy. Doctors use this test (sometimes called an EGD) to look inside the upper gastrointestinal tract. It helps doctors find and treat digestive conditions in people with symptoms such as reflux, swallowing problems or upper abdominal pain. Learn more about Columbus Surgery Center Call 402-562-8795 or visit columbushosp.org/ clinics/columbus-surgery-center.
12 Bringing health care news to your home From car crashes to farm accidents, trauma can happen in the blink of an eye. So can strokes, which are the No. 1 cause of disability in the United States. So, it’s comforting to know that — should you ever need them — trauma and stroke experts stand ready to provide lifesaving care right here in Columbus. Stroke program Columbus Community Hospital provides rapid evaluation and treatment of strokes, which most often occur when a clot blocks the brain’s circulation, causing brain cells to die until the stroke is treated. “Time is brain,” said Kevin Montgomery, DO, medical director of the emergency department at CCH. “The sooner you’re evaluated by someone who’s trained to recognize and intervene in a stroke, the more likely you are to have a fuller recovery and less chance of death.” An entire team swings into gear when a suspected stroke patient arrives at CCH. “We see people before they’re even taken off the stretcher,” Montgomery said. In consultation with a Nebraska Medicine telestroke neurologist, CCH teams can swiftly evaluate patients and administer clot-busting medicine. But the medicine works best within three hours of a stroke. “It’s important that patients get to our facility quickly,” said Natalie Wingard, RN, the hospital’s stroke coordinator. “We can complete those interventions, hopefully limit disability and provide support to these patients and their families.” Stroke signs occur suddenly and include: ● Numbness or weakness on one side of the body. ● Confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech. ● Vision problems. ● Trouble walking, dizziness or loss of coordination. ● Severe headache. Trauma care As a Level III Trauma Center, CCH can address many traumatic injuries promptly, or stabilize the most critical patients for rapid transfer to a Level II or I trauma center. Blunt force trauma, crush injuries, severe bleeding and broken bones are among the more common conditions treated by trauma team doctors, nurses and surgeons. It can make a big difference to have highly prepared stroke and trauma teams right here in our community. “We’ve seen countless times where these programs have saved lives,” said Monica Martinez, RN, the hospital’s trauma program manager. “We’ve seen stroke patients who have survived with minimal disability, and trauma patients who would have lost their lives had they not gotten the stabilization that they needed from us.” Lifesaving care in Columbus Stroke and trauma experts available around the clock Care when you need it most Find out more about our lifesaving care on our “Emergency Department & Trauma Services” page, under “Services,” at columbushosp.org.
13 columbushosp.org Enhancing local health care Your donations help support a healthy community When you give to the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation, you’re supporting high-quality health care for your loved ones and your community. “With the ever-changing health care world, we need to have the newest technology, best equipment and most excellent staff, and we need to be the hospital of choice,” said Cori Fullner, executive director of the foundation. “We constantly strive to provide our community with resources to help them live their best lives.” Those resources include the Columbus Fieldhouse, a $55 million project funded in part through generous foundation donors that opened in 2024. From trampolines to a full indoor soccer field, the facility offers activities for people of all ages to promote a healthier community. The next major project? An estimated 25,000-square-foot cancer center that will combine services in one location. “The foundation is committed to supporting that project significantly,” said Jerod Trouba, chairman of the foundation’s board of directors. Right now, the CCH Foundation is raising funds to purchase a new Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator that will provide an advanced level of radiation therapy for patients. “Countless people will be helped by it,” Fullner noted. Over the years, generous donations have helped fund many other projects — both large and small. Among them: 3D mammography equipment, a Parkinson’s wellness program and playground equipment for Wiggles & Giggles Therapy for Kids, to name just a few. This year, the foundation board will look to boost engagement with hospital staff and providers, building relationships that ultimately will help the foundation raise more funds to support the hospital’s mission. Trouba reflected on the sense of pride that comes with being good stewards of the community’s generous donations. “The hospital and the foundation are committed to making sure we use the funds in ways that best impact the community,” he said. The CCH Foundation welcomes many types of gifts For example, you can: ● Give an outright gift, such as a cash donation in memory of a loved one. ● Name the foundation in your will. ● Attend the Holing Out Fore Health Golf Outing. The foundation’s major fundraising event has earned more than $1 million for health care since 2003. Discover many more ways to support the CCH Foundation and local health care. Visit columbushosp.org/ foundation/ways-to-give or call 402-562-3377.
Bringing health care news to your home Columbus Community Hospital Massage Therapy: Your well-being is in good hands Whether you’re looking to indulge in some well-deserved relaxation, or you just want to boost your physical and mental well-being, you can enjoy the benefits of massage therapy at Columbus Community Hospital Massage Therapy. Since March 2024, the clinic has offered massage services to those seeking benefits for: ● Increased blood flow to promote healing, restful sleep and range of motion. ● Relief of chronic pain, stress, tense muscles, headaches, anxiety and depression. “Massage also increases overall endorphins,” said massage therapist Jasmine Karakatsanis, LMT, referring to the body’s mood-lifting hormones. Karakatsanis offers four types of 30-, 60- or 90-minute massages: Swedish. A combination of soft gentle strokes with kneading and tapping for relaxation. Deep tissue. A use of sustained pressure and slow, deep strokes to target and remove knots in muscles and tissues. Hot stone. Same as deep tissue with the addition of warm stones, allowing the therapist to find knots in muscles and tissues hands might not be able to find. Aromatherapy. A use of soft, gentle strokes with your choice of eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary or other essential oils blended in the massage cream. Facials and more A 15-minute facial is a popular service at Columbus Community Hospital Massage Therapy using fingertip touches, steamed towels and heated stones. Other services include: ● Paraffin wax dip to soothe arthritic or dry hands and/or feet. ● Hand and foot scrub to help hydrate the skin. Karakatsanis can customize your massage to be sure your needs are met prior to starting your treatment. Any experience can be enhanced by adding heated stones, steamed towels, aromatic oils or a hydrocollator pad, which warms your muscles and tendons. “If someone has very stiff muscles, a hydrocollator pad helps soften the tissue, allowing us to get to the muscle and tendons a little better,” Karakatsanis said. “It’s also just really nice to add in the heated warmth.” Massage therapy is another way CCH is fulfilling its mission to improve the health of the community, noted Misty Liss, the massage clinic’s manager. And while you don’t need a referral for a massage, the staff may request permission from your doctor if you have certain health conditions. This is to ensure your safety. Book your massage now! ● Make an appointment or call us with any questions: 402-562-4890. ● View a rate sheet and other details: columbushosp.org/ clinics/columbus-community-hospital-massage-therapy. 14
4600 38th St. Columbus, NE 68601 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44 Visit columbushosp.org ● Manage your hospital bill online. ● Donate to the CCH Foundation. ● Send an e-card to a loved one or friend at CCH. Education and support group sessions are free unless otherwise noted Focus on health Baby care Bump & Beyond Prepared Childbirth class To learn more, call 402-562-3266. Diabetes education Diabetes activity group, education classes and support group To learn more, call 402-562-4462. Fitness & nutrition Ai chi water exercise classes To learn more, call 402-564-9477. Cooking classes To learn more, call 402-562-4460. Enhance Fitness classes To learn more, call 402-564-9477. Healthy Lifestyle Club CHIP/Pivio™ To learn more, call 402-562-4490. Spine Fit classes To learn more, call 402-562-3333. Support groups A Time to Heal To learn more, call 402-562-4794. Columbus Alzheimer’s & dementia support group To learn more, call 402-910-8111 or 402-910-8580. Grief support group To learn more, call 402-562-3300. Helping Hands Cancer Foundation support group To learn more, call 402-270-7740 or 402-562-4436. Parkinson’s wellness group To learn more, call 402-562-3333. Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s To learn more, call 402-562-3333. Speak Out! exercise group To learn more, call 402-562-3333. TBI and stroke support group To learn more, call 402-562-3333. 5ways to control SEASONAL ALLERGIES Create a barrier Close the windows in your home and car, and keep them closed. Monitor your triggers Check the news for pollen counts, and plan accordingly. Garden safely Have someone do yardwork for you, or use masks and medication. Watch the weather Hot, dry and windy weather can move pollen. Wash it off Hop in the shower and wash your hair after a trip outside.
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