Myrtue Medical Center

02/25/2026

Don’t let the winter chill put your fitness goals on ice! ❄️🏃‍♀️

Did you know that exercising in cooler weather can actually help you work out longer and burn more calories? The American Heart Association shares that staying active in the winter also boosts your immunity and provides a much-needed dose of Vitamin D.

If cold weather is preventing you from working out, check out the Petersen Family Wellness Center.

View the full guide for more info: bit.ly/4cKP19E

02/25/2026

We want to thank the MMCA for these sweet Gratitude Gifts that made our employees' day! 💗

02/24/2026

MYTH: "I'll know when I'm having a heart attack because I'll have chest pain."

FACT: Although it’s common to have chest pain or discomfort, heart attack symptoms may be subtle. These include shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness, and pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the jaw, neck, or back. Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, call 911 immediately.

View the top 10 cardiovascular disease myths: bit.ly/4kND5Ga

02/24/2026

Hello, Bryon!
Bryon was born on February 19. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

02/20/2026

When every second counts, you can be the difference. CPR isn’t just a medical procedure; it’s the bridge between a crisis and a comeback.

Fact: Immediate CPR can double or triple a person's chance of survival.

Reality: Most cardiac arrests happen at home. Your hands could save someone you love.

Don’t wait for the "right" moment—be the heartbeat until help arrives. ❤️‍🩹

02/20/2026

Myrtue Medical Center's Outpatient Specialty Clinic is happy to welcome Dr. Tania Padilla-Conde, an ophthalmologist from Omaha/Lincoln Eye & Laser Institute.

Dr. Padilla-Conde is in Harlan on the 1st Thursday of every month. To schedule an appointment, please call 712.755.4516.

02/19/2026

Because of the forecasted weather, we've postponed the Heart Failure Matters educational event. We will notify you once it is rescheduled. Sorry for the inconvenience.

02/19/2026

All Medical Clinics will close at 3:00 PM today, Thursday, February 19, due to forecasted weather conditions.

We will remain closed until 12:00 PM tomorrow, Friday, February 20.

Emergency Services, Birthing Center, and Inpatient departments will remain open 24/7. If you have an emergency, please call 911.

02/19/2026

Don’t miss this community safety presentation created for parents and community members, featuring valuable online safety tips and helpful resources.

Parent's Night Out - Harlan Community Health & Wellness Committee + NAMI on Campus present Kim Smith.

A community safety presentation designed for parents & community members on online safety tips and resources.

🗓️ Thursday, March 19th
5:30 PM - FREE Meal Provided in Cafeteria
🌟 Free Childcare sponsored by NAMI on Campus
6:15 PM - Presentation in the Auditorium

Ms. Smith first began to provide online safety information to schools, parents, and organizations as part of Shared Hope International’s online safety program, which began in 2017. In recent years, she has developed her own course that she has presented to school districts throughout the state.

Ms. Smith’s presentation will include information on the following topics:

🔷The grooming process and how to recognize if it’s happening in our own lives and in the lives of our friends and peers.
🔷Sexting (“sending nudes”) and the consequences of both sending and receiving.
🔷Sextortion, including how teen su***de has tragically become a result of this crime.

This presentation is attended for parents and adults.

⭐️ About Kim ⭐️
Kim and her husband Ronnie live in NW Iowa where they raised their 3 sons. She was serving as a children and family ministry director at a large church in 2017 when she began looking for resources to support families with the technology explosion and became connected with Shared Hope International. After learning about domestic minor s*x trafficking she saw the open door to our kids and how tech was impacting them and continued educating herself as a volunteer for Shared Hope. Kim has been traveling all over the Midwest since 2021 speaking in schools and other organizations educating both students and parents about online safety with materials she created. Her goal is to empower and equip students to protect themselves, their families and peers and help them understand how their online activities can impact their lives both now and in the future.

02/19/2026

Here's a great reminder to get your heart checked during American Heart Month:

Jim Chipman had no idea he had underlying heart issues. Why would he? He was in great shape—he walked over a mile daily, taught Taekwondo classes, and lived a healthy, balanced lifestyle. His blood work was nearly perfect, and he maintained a strong physique. However, Jim’s wife, Becky, decided they should both take the calcium scoring test offered at Myrtue Medical Center.

The results were a wake-up call.

Jim Chipman, a local Taekwondo instructor, had no idea he had underlying heart issues. Why would he? At 70, he was in great shape — he walked over a mile daily, taught Taekwondo classes, and lived a healthy, balanced lifestyle. His blood work was nearly perfect, and he maintained a strong physique...

02/18/2026

Be Someone’s Hero — Donate Blood!

Your single donation can help save up to three lives and give hope to patients in need. ❤️ Whether it’s for accident victims, cancer patients, or those undergoing surgery, your generosity makes a life-changing difference.

Sign up below ⬇

Our Spring Blood Drive is approaching. Join us at HCHS to donate this February!

Wednesday, February 25th
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

A few facts about blood donations:
🩸 Every 2 seconds someone in America needs blood
🩸 At least 14,000 units of blood need to be collected each day
🩸 Red Cross helps millions of patients in over 2,600 hospitals each year
🩸 1 donations may help more than 1 patient

Sign Up Here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=HarlanHS

02/18/2026

Hello, Jayden Aziel!
Jayden was born on February 13. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19.75 inches long.