Community Memorial Hospital

02/25/2026

It’s spring! 🌺🐝

Well, at least according to daylight saving time.

Daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8. Clocks will turn forward one hour, and we all “lose” an hour of sleep. While it won’t take long to switch your clocks forward, your internal clock requires a little bit more adjusting time.

Exercise Physiologist Kyle Tingum has some tips for preparing your body for the change and reducing risk of health problems.

Our cardiac rehab team is here to help people who are recovering from a cardiac event (such as a heart attack) or major surgery. Talk to your provider about a referral to Cardiac Rehabilitation at CMH.

02/23/2026

Plates, incubators, and bodily fluids. Day in the life of CMH Micro Lab Tech Tom Heikkila. 🔬📝✨

Medical lab technicians perform routine tests to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

At CMH, Tom and the lab team are essential to providing prompt and accurate test results that assist in evaluation and monitoring of patient care.

02/18/2026

You don’t have to live with that pain! ⚡👎

CMH Pain Management Specialists Bryan Hunter, Chad Johnson, and Glen Palokangas have your back (literally).

They offer treatment for relief from your chronic pain, including:
✅ Back and neck pain
✅ SI joint pain
✅ Hip pain
✅ Headaches (migraines)
✅ Fibromyalgia
✅ Arthritis
✅ Post-accident pain
✅ Sports injury
✅ Post-surgical pain
✅ Complex regional pain syndrome
✅ PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Do you suffer from chronic pain? Call 218-499-6722 to make an appointment with CMH Pain Management.

02/18/2026

CMH Raiter Family Clinic and CMH Specialty Clinic are closed today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026. All other departments remain open.

Stay safe and warm! ❄️⛄

02/16/2026

This is your sign! 👋✨

Our primary care providers are here to help guide you on your health journey. A great place to start is with an annual physical.

An annual physical includes:
🔷 A review of your personal & family health history
🔷 A physical examination (heart, lungs, eyes, ears etc.)
🔷 Discussion about any health concerns or goals, like weight loss, quitting smoking, or managing stress
🔷 Recommendation for updated vaccinations or preventive health screenings (mammogram, colonoscopy etc.)

Online scheduling is available for new and existing patients! Book your annual physical at https://healow.com/apps/practice/raiter-clinic-6629?v=2&locale=en or by calling 218-879-1271.

02/13/2026

CMH's General Surgeon Dr. Stacey Gutman joined this week's episode of PBS North Doctors on Call to talk all things upper and lower gastrointestinal conditions!

Questions about common upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.

02/11/2026

From orthopedics to speech therapy to emergency care, CMH has over 20 services! Did you guess them right? 🤔🏥

Our primary care providers are here to guide you on your health journey. To schedule with a primary care provider and address your health concerns, visit https://healow.com/apps/practice/raiter-clinic-6629?v=2&locale=en or call 218-879-1271.

02/09/2026

Are you ready for the 4th of July? 🎇🍧✨

CMH’s newest physical therapist, Rachel Warpeha is!

As part of CMH’s Rehabilitation Services, Rachel works with physical therapy patients to help them restore their function and improve their quality of life.

Are you in need of physical therapy? Talk to your primary care provider about a referral to Physical Therapy at CMH.

02/04/2026

Looking for an excuse to spend time with friends, get a good night’s sleep, or do something relaxing? You have one: lifestyle medicine. 🙌✨

Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based medical specialty that applies therapeutic lifestyle interventions to treat, reverse, and prevent chronic conditions like cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. As a primary care provider, Dr. Louks-Smith is a huge promoter of this practice.

The medical specialty focuses on 6 pillars:
🍎 Nutrition
💤 Sleep
🚴 Exercise
💕 Stress management
🤝 Social connections
🚫 Avoiding toxins

Online scheduling is available for new and existing patients! Book at https://healow.com/apps/practice/raiter-clinic-6629?v=2&locale=en or by calling 218-879-1271.

02/04/2026

Thank you Rowdy Wranglers for your thoughtful donation to our Emergency Department and Infusion Center. 💙

02/02/2026

“Heart month” isn’t just about showing love for others. It’s also about showing love for yourself, your health, and your heart. 💗💗💗

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In honor of February being American Heart Month, Director of Cardiac Rehab Azur Coleman rates lifestyle habits and their impact on your health.

Our cardiac rehab team is here to help people who are recovering from a cardiac event (such as a heart attack) or major surgery. Talk to your provider about a referral to Cardiac Rehabilitation at CMH.

02/02/2026

If you have been sexually assaulted, a specially trained nurse (also known as a sexual assault nurse examiner or SANE) and advocate are here for you at the CMH Emergency Room. These compassionate professionals are available 24/7 to provide:

🩺Medical care
💊Medications
🔎Evidence Collection
📋Reporting Options
🧡Support

You have access to care close to home and in your community.

A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is available at five area emergency departments for patients who have experienced sexual assault. An exam can include medical care, medications, reporting options, support, and forensic evidence collection.

In 2025, the PAVSA SANE Team spent a total of 6,753.5 hours on-call and served 112 patients over the course of the year, offering options, providing high-quality medical care, and supporting their patient's decisions. 💙