Recent News and Events

Here are the most recent news and events for Stevens Community Medical Center.

SCMC Renew Weight Management Program

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SCMC Renew Weight Management Program is a successful approach to reaching health and wellness goals. Led by SCMC Registered Dietitian, Alyssa Thooft takes this 12-week program and combines both nutrition and physical activity. Nutrition session will be led on topics including "building a healthy plate,"cut the fat, sugar and salt," "eating smart while dining out" and "mindful eating."

When:
Tuesday Evenings Feb. 6-April 17, 2018
5:30-6:45 pm at SCMC or Regional Fitness Center

Turkey Trot Winners & 5K Results

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Below is a list of the 7th Annual Courage Cottage Turkey Trot Results from the 5K race. We had a record number of attendees Thanksgiving morning! Thank you again to those who participated AND most importantly for coming to support the Courage Cottage. 

2K Winners:
Men's- Ethan Koehler
Women's- Sienna Koehler

5K Winners
Men's- Ben Hernandez
Women's- Jen Lund

5K Results:

We offer DOT Exams

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Federal guidelines mandate that anyone applying for a CDL must pass a DOT physical exam. Stevens Community Medical center has three certified examiners that offer DOT exams in our Morris or Starbuck locations. 

To make an appointment with Dr. Burke or Steph Knobloch in Morris call 320-589-7600.

To make an appointment with Greg Rapp, PA-C in Starbuck call 320-239-3939.

Courage Cottage Turkey Trot

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7th Annual Courage Cottage Turkey Trot is fun for the whole family! A 5K & 2K walk/run is conveniently set for Thanksgiving morning, no excuses, come out for the festivities before the feast!

• Race begins and ends at SCMC on 1st Street.

•  2K or 5K  is $30

• Family 2K or 5K is $65 

• Additional T-shirts $12/each

 

Flu Season is here

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Flu Season, Flu Shots, Flu Vaccine

It's flu season, that dreaded time of year. Yearly flu vaccination is the best tool to protect against influenza. Influenza is a serious disease that sickens millions of people each year.  The best way to prevent  the flu is to get a flu shot. 

Walk-ins welcome. Please register at the main entrance or stop in during one of our upcoming flu clinics and we will take care of you. Protect yourself and others by getting the shot.

Upcoming Flu Clinics*

Thursday, November 2, 9 & 16

2017 Fall into Health

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Fall into Health

Plans for the 2017 Fall into Health are underway and Stevens Community Medical Center is looking forward to seeing you on Monday, October 23 from 5-8 pm at the Morris Area Elementary School. The event is in its 4th year and really brings to fruition the value of what our community can do together to create a healthy, active and thriving community.

Breastfeeding Essentials

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Stevens Community Medical Center is now offering a Breastfeeding Essentials class for expectant parents. This comprehensive 2-3 hour class is instructed by Lactation Educator and Dietitian Alyssa Thooft. 

Topics include:

The importance of breastfeeding

How breastfeeding works

Proper latch and positioning 

Ways to improve success & reach your personal breastfeeding goals

Common concerns 

How to incorporate breastfeeding into your work & social life

Breast pump basics

 

Providing care to UMM Students

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Stevens Community Medical Center is pleased to offer medical care to students through our agreement with the University of Minnesota Morris Health Services. Providers are staffed 5 days a week at Health Services in Gay Hall at the UMM Campus in Morris, MN. 

Dr. Olyn Wernsing, Family Medicine, Dr. Patrick Burke, Family Medicine and Paige Hardy, Midwife (focusing in Women's Healthcare) are the three providers available to UMM students. At SCMC, we care about you and are proud to provide care to our community and students.

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