Purcell Municipal Hospital

01/24/2026

It's cold and flu season - so there's a good chance someone at home is getting over... something.

Don’t let lingering germs make an encore appearance.

From light switches and doorknobs to remotes and countertops, everyday surfaces can harbor bacteria and viruses longer than you think. This SSM blog walks you through simple, effective ways to disinfect your home after an illness—and explains what really works (and what doesn’t).

✅ What to clean first

✅ Disinfecting tips that protect your family

✅ Easy steps to help prevent the next sickness

Read more and get your home back to healthy:

👉 https://www.ssmhealth.com/newsroom/blogs/ssm-health-matters/february-2025/banish-the-bugs-how-to-disinfect-your-home-after-illnesses

As flu season continues, learn how to effectively clean your living spaces and keep your family healthy

01/22/2026

Flu and other respiratory illnesses are on the rise in our community. Taking a few simple steps can help keep you and others healthy:

🧼 Wash your hands often

🤧 Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow

😷 Wear a mask to protect your health and prevent spreading germs

↔️ Give others space when illness is going around

🌬️ Improve airflow with open windows or air purifiers

🏡 Stay home when sick to rest and protect others

👩‍⚕️ Contact your doctor if you have flu-like symptoms

💉 Get your flu shot — it’s not too late, and can make symptoms milder

🩺 Prevention works best when we all do our part. Thank you for helping keep our community healthy.

01/19/2026

Today we honor a legacy rooted in service and humanity.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

May this question inspire us to lead with compassion, act with purpose, and care for one another—today and always. ❤️

01/14/2026

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01/01/2026

12/25/2025

12/21/2025

❄️ Hello Winter! ❄️
The shortest day, the longest night—and the perfect reminder that even in the coldest seasons, beauty and growth are quietly at work. Embrace the stillness, find warmth in connection, and let this winter be a season of reflection and renewal. 🌟
What’s one thing you’re looking forward to this winter?

12/18/2025

We held our 2025 Service Awards Ceremony today. Not pictured below: LeaAna Gallemore (5 years) & Amber Goff (5 years).

We are so grateful for all the years of dedication to PMH. Their hard work, positive attitude and expertise have made a significant impact on our team. Thank you for all that you do!

12/15/2025

How many steps do you really need each day?
Discover what science says about daily steps, how they impact your health, and practical tips to keep moving without stress. Spoiler: It’s not just about hitting a number—it’s about building habits that fit your life!
👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.ssmhealth.com/newsroom/blogs/ssm-health-matters/december-2025/how-many-steps-do-you-really-need

12/12/2025

It’s always a fun time working the gate at Lights from the Heart!

12/11/2025

The Purcell Municipal Hospital Wound Care is proud to provide wound care this season—and every season! At our center, we treat all wounds. Our approach to wound care is comprehensive, coordinating traditional and advanced therapies that aid and accelerate the healing process. Call our wound center today at 405.594.9935 to learn more!

12/10/2025

Santa needs a lift — you can help with a gift... of blood! The O-Negative blood supply is urgently low. Please share this message and schedule your appointment with Our Blood Institute to donate now.
https://ourbloodinstitute.org/