Nemaha County Home Health and Hospice / Sabetha Community Hospital

09/18/2025

These are great educational opportunities for our community.

❤️Planning, Protection & Peace of Mind❤️

Join us for a free 3-part educational series designed to help you plan your legacy, protect your assets, and make informed decisions for the future.

📅 Sessions:
• Oct. 2 – Navigating Estate Planning
• Oct. 9 – Securing Your Digital Life (Scams, Fraud & Identity Theft)
• Oct. 16 – Medicare Education & Insights

📍 Meadowlark Extension District – 1615 Branch St., Seneca, KS
🥗 Lunch provided
📝 Attendance at all three sessions encouraged, but not required

👉 To RSVP, contact Courtney Schmelzle at 785-336-0426
This educational series is sponsored by the Nemaha Valley Health Care Foundation and 1st Heritage Bank.

06/16/2025

The summer heat can be challenging for everyone, especially for the elderly. According to the CDC, older individuals should focus on staying cool, hydrated, and protected from the sun.

While air conditioning is essential for comfort, there are other ways to lower indoor temperatures. Closing curtains and using fans can be effective methods. Additionally, elderly individuals should avoid going outside during peak heat hours and consider taking cool baths or showers to help beat the heat.

Staying hydrated by drinking water is crucial. However, some individuals may have fluid restrictions, so it's important for them to consult their medical provider about how much water they can safely consume. It's also important to check with a healthcare professional regarding any medications that might increase sensitivity to heat or affect hydration.
During the summer heat, stay cool and check on those around you.

05/28/2025

Rural Americans are known for their strong work ethic and resilience in overcoming challenges. The Health Innovations Network of Kansas has developed a website filled with resources to assist those in rural America who may be struggling or know someone in need. Be sure to check it out—it even includes resources specific to Nemaha County.

Planting strength, harvesting resilience: Su***de prevention in agriculture. The overarching goal of the HINK’s SPIN project is to bring a heightened focus on reducing su***de and expanding access to behavioral health care services in its predominantly rural network region.

03/30/2025

🌟 Happy Doctors Day! 🌟

Today, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible doctors who work tirelessly to keep our communities healthy. Your dedication and compassion make a difference in the lives of so many.

A special thank you for your continued trust and referrals to Nemaha County Home Health and Hospice. We are honored to work alongside you in providing excellent care for our patients and their families.

03/04/2025

🌟 We're Hiring for a PRN and Part-time Position! 🌟
Are you a compassionate nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families? Join our dedicated team at as a Home Health and Hospice Nurse!
In this role, you'll provide high-quality care and support to patients in the comfort of their homes, ensuring their dignity and comfort during challenging times. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and have experience in home health or hospice care, we want to hear from you!
💻Apply online at sabethahospital.com.

03/03/2025

March is National Nutrition Month! Food is a connecting factor for many of us. Food connects us to our culture, our families, and our friends. The foods we choose to eat affect our health. Here are some tips for older adults.

02/28/2025

🚨 Fraud Friday: Neurological Genetic Testing Scam Alert

Be on the lookout for calls, texts, emails, and social media messages offering neurological genetic testing to you or those you care for on Medicare.

This is a new twist on the genetic testing scams we’ve seen before. Scammers often claim the testing is "free to you" or "covered by Medicare."

⚠️ What to do if you’re targeted:
• Do not share your Medicare number or personal information.
• Check your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) for unfamiliar charges or suspicious activity.
• Report this, or any genetic testing scam, to the Kansas SMP for free, confidential, and unbiased help.

📞 Call us at 1-800-860-5260
📲 Visit: https://www.kdads.ks.gov/SHICK

With your help, we can all fight fraud and protect our communities.

02/26/2025

🌟 We're Hiring! 🌟

Are you a compassionate nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families? Join our dedicated team at as a Home Health and Hospice Nurse!
In this role, you'll provide high-quality care and support to patients in the comfort of their homes, ensuring their dignity and comfort during challenging times. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and have experience in home health or hospice care, we want to hear from you!
💻Apply online at sabethahospital.com.

02/21/2025

Caregivers play a vital role in our community, and we are thankful for all the caregivers we have the opportunity to work with. ❤️

Fraud Friday: National Caregivers Day

Today, we celebrate and appreciate everything caregivers do to support those who depend on them. 💕

Sometimes, it’s hard to know how to help even more. Here’s an easy way to protect those you care for:

Please take a few moments to ensure they aren’t victims of potential Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse.

Use this checklist:
✅Are there unfamiliar charges on their Medicare Summary Notice (MSN)?
✅Have they received calls requesting their Medicare number?
✅Have they been billed for services they didn’t receive?

For free, confidential, and unbiased assistance, contact the Kansas Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP):

📞 Call us at 1-800-860-5260
📲Visit: https://www.kdads.ks.gov/services-programs/aging/medicare-programs/kansas-senior-medicare-patrol-smp

Thank you, caregivers, for all that you do!

02/05/2025

We were recently selected as a 2024 HHCAHPS Honors recipient! We’ve been recognized as a high-performing home health agency based on CAHPS scores and patient satisfaction. Thank you to our amazing team and valued patients for making this possible!

01/10/2025

Medicare scams are on the rise and this is a great reminder. Medicare will never call you to ask you for your Medicare number.

🚨 Fraud Friday Reminder

If you don’t recognize the number, don’t answer the phone! Scammers are calling to steal personal information, such as your Medicare number.

Medicare will never call to ask for your Medicare number—they already have it.

If you accidentally gave your information to a scammer, don’t panic. It happens to people every day. Your local Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is here to help!

📞 Call SMP at
1-800-860-5260 for assistance.

We’ll guide you on what to do next to protect your Medicare benefits.
Help us fight fraud—stay alert and stay safe!