CHCS announces fall 2019 DAISY Awardee
December 31, 2019
Categories: News
Community HealthCare System recently recognized Kristi Hutfles with the DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing. Hutfles, a registered nurse who delivers home health care for Community HomeHealth, was nominated for providing strength and support for a patient.
Hutfles was nominated Tom and Joyce Shupe. Tom faced two surgeries while also battling Parkinson’s disease. According to the nomination, Hutfles helped both Tom and Joyce find a path forward. “She was such as support,”...
Stop the Bleed
December 30, 2019
Categories: News
Recognizing and taking quick action to stop severe bleeding can save lives. Community HealthCare System associates help provide "Stop the Bleed" training in our communities. We also recently helped distribute necessary supplies.
Michael Bomberger, director of the Community HealthCare System St. Marys Family Health Center and chair of the Northeast Kansas Healthcare Coalition, and Danielle Marten, NE KS Response and Readiness Coordinator, recently presented 540 Stop the Bleed Kits...
Clinic holiday hours
December 20, 2019
Categories: General
We wish you a Merry Christmas ... and no need to visit our clinics! But if you or a member of your family is under the weather this holiday season, you will need to know our holiday hours. Our clinics in all locations will be:
Open until 12 noon on December 24 Closed December 25 Open until 4:00 p.m. December 31 Closed January 1Need to schedule an appointment? Find contact information for all clinics on our Locations page.
Our emergency rooms in Onaga and...
Let's talk about vaping
December 11, 2019
Categories: Community health news
Vaping has become a burning issue in communities and schools around the country. Community HealthCare System has been asked to serve as a resource to schools and parents in our communities and to help students, teachers, and families understand the risks and dangers of vaping.
On November 14, Merica Surdez, APRN presented information on vaping to grades 5 through 12 at the Onaga school. Merica was able to present to four different age groups; 5th and 6th, 7th and 8th, 9th...
Happy (and healthy) holidays
December 11, 2019
Categories: Community health news
The holidays are here, and so is the yearly struggle to eat well and stay active. If you are hoping to avoid the need to make health or weight-related New Year’s resolutions, now is the time to focus on good habits.
The Christmas feast will be ready soon – not to mention the delicious cookies, candies, and other treats on offer this time of year – and early darkness and cold weather are barriers to getting enough exercise. Following a few tips will help keep you on...
Get a jump on your 2020 resolutions!
December 4, 2019
Categories: News
If you’ve been meaning to join a Fitness Center, don’t wait until January. We’ll give you our January special in December! Buy three months and get one month free, or buy 12 months and get two free. If you sign up for payments through electronic funds transfer, you don’t pay until the second month. For those who don't want to commit to a full membership, punch cards are available. Each card is good for 10 visits. During December, if you purchase two...
