Coronavirus and travel
February 25, 2020
Categories: Community health news, News
The risk of Coronavirus Disease, or COVID-19, remains relatively low in Kansas according to the latest update from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Kansas has no confirmed cases and no persons under investigation for the virus. People don’t remain in one place in our world, though, so it’s important to know current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, or CDC, on travel.
CDC recommends that travelers avoid mainland China, South Korea, and reconsider...
Teaching medication safety
February 19, 2020
CHCS has partnered with Safe Kids to deliver the Scholastic Medication Safety Program to the Onaga Grade School. The program is a five-part series that discusses a variety of medication topics, including:
The differences and similarities between over-the-counter, or OTC, and prescription medications; Safe storage and handling of medications; Understanding the labeling of OTC medications (similar to understanding the nutrition label on food); The importance of accurate...
Protecting against coronavirus and flu
February 12, 2020
Categories: Community health news
All of us are hearing about coronavirus in the news. Here at Community HealthCare System, our hospitals, clinics, and other facilities have procedures and supplies in place to protect our patients and staff if the need arises. We are also in close contact with authorities from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and we are following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. Although the risk of encountering coronavirus is currently low in our area, we...
Feel-good fitness: Try yoga at CHCS
February 11, 2020
Categories: Events
Karen Morton teaches yoga at CHCS Fitness Centers in Frankfort and Onaga. Spring classes are now in session, and all levels are welcome! Find the schedule on our Facebook Events page or scroll to the bottom of this post.
We asked Karen a few questions about yoga, so read on if you are looking for something new to add to your fitness routine or if you’re curious about yoga.
Q: How did you become interested in yoga, and how long have you been teaching?
A:...
What is cardiac rehab?
February 10, 2020
Categories: News, Provider story
Cardiac rehab is an outpatient program that combines both exercise and education to modify a participant’s lifestyle. The customized and medically supervised program helps participants improve their cardiac health. Cardiac rehab is crucial for those who have had a recent heart attack, had heart surgery, had valve surgery, or a have had a heart catheterization with or without stents. It can also help people with chronic congestive heart failure. The program...
Join us for a Health Fair and Community Baby Shower April 25
February 7, 2020
Categories: Community health news, Events, News
UPDATE, March 25: This event is postponed so we can focus on COVID-19. We will reschedule as soon as we are able! Thank you for your understanding.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25, and join Community HealthCare System for a day dedicated to the health of you and your family. Our Health Fair starts early at Onaga Community Hospital with affordable labs and a variety of educational booths and activities.
Whether you’re 18 or 85, regular screenings are important...
Mental Health First Aid class offered February 25 and 26
February 4, 2020
Categories: Events
An average of 123 lives are lost to suicide each day, and nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness.
Here in rural America, stigma or a shortage of mental health providers can mean that many people don’t seek help when they need it. But just as individuals can learn CPR or first aid for physical injuries, those who want to help can learn how to assist someone having a mental health crisis.
A Mental Health First Aid class will be offered in Onaga on Tuesday...
Help your heart: Avoid high blood pressure with small changes
February 3, 2020
Categories: Community health news
Doing the right things to stay healthy isn’t easy. At least that’s what we tell ourselves when we become overwhelmed with information about what to eat, how much to exercise, and what is and isn’t good for us.
But if you are making a few small changes, it can make a big difference in avoiding or decreasing high blood pressure, and thus protecting your heart. Holly Schmitz, registered dietitian at Community HealthCare System, said you should pause to consider what you...
