Phelps Memorial Blog

Phelps Memorial Health Center is pleased to announce that Eric Hruska, RN, BSN, has accepted the position of Director of Specialty Clinics. Eric will oversee the daily operations of all specialty...

Spencer Braun, Norton, Kansas, is a farmer, rancher, and cancer survivor who wants to celebrate with the Phelps Memorial Oncology team who he says “are the best.” Spencer recently completed his last...

According to the Centers for Diabetes Control and Prevention, more than 34 million people in the United States have diabetes and 1 in 5 of them do not know they even have it. Diabetes is a chronic...

We all know the saying about “an apple a day.” Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world, are packed with many nutrients, taste great, and have numerous health benefits! They help to...

We urge all men to talk to their healthcare providers about prostate cancer. And, we encourage women to get involved and to urge their husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, and other loved ones to talk...

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and I'm here to tell you A few years ago, the hot topic was cholesterol…..we were told that if we eat too much cholesterol, it was going to plug up...

During harvest, there is pressure to get the crops out as soon as possible. Fall harvest can be the busiest and most dangerous season of the year for the agriculture industry. As a farmer, you must be...

Phelps Memorial Health Center’s Charity Golf Tournament held at Holdrege County Club raises money each year to benefit various local non-profit programs. This year’s recipient is the Holdrege 911...

High cholesterol can put you at greater risk for heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease. For many, the risk from high cholesterol starts in their 20’s and increases with age. High...

Fall has finally arrived and it has brought with it that great American pastime of football. Football season is starting and as every athlete begins practice and play it is important to discuss sports...