Make plans to get a flu shot in October
September 29, 2020
Categories: News
Every year, clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies urge everyone over the age of 6 months to make sure they receive a flu shot. The COVID-19 pandemic has made flu vaccination more important than ever this year.
In our September news article “Cold, flu, or COVID-19?” CHCS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Michele Reisinger said, “Flu shots are more important than ever to potentially prevent illnesses that pose increased health risks which may further increase susceptibility...
Mandatory COVID-19 testing begins at Eastridge and St. Marys Manor
September 23, 2020
Categories: News
COVID-19 has caused many problems this year, but one of the most concerning for many people has been the safety and isolation of loved ones in nursing homes. At Eastridge and St. Marys Manor, our staff has worked diligently to protect the vulnerable from COVID-19 infection while also ensuring that residents are cared for physically, spiritually, and mentally. Staff members have planned special activities and worked with residents to maintain family and social connections via FaceTime and visits...
Redbud Plaza Assisted Living employees test positive for COVID-19
September 23, 2020
Categories: News
Two associates at Redbud Plaza Assisted Living in Onaga have tested positive for COVID-19.
According to Lura Flentie, director of long-term care services at Community HealthCare System, or CHCS, residents and family members have been informed, per Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Pottawatomie County Public Health guidelines.
“CHCS and our associates have done all we can to mitigate the risks of spreading COVID-19, and the associate was wearing a KN5 mask...
Learn more about sepsis
September 15, 2020
Categories: News, Provider story
September is sepsis awareness month. Sepsis affects 1.7 million people and costs 270,000 lives in the U.S. every year. CHCS Physician Assistant Shelia Talley provided the following information to help us learn more about sepsis.
What is sepsis? Why is it a big problem?
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body’s response to an infection. Sepsis occurs when chemicals released into the...
Cold, flu, or COVID-19?
September 14, 2020
Categories: Community health news
You aren’t feeling well. You are tired and achy, and you have a cough. Do you have a cold, the flu, or COVID-19? As flu season approaches, it’s important to learn how to recognize a few differences and know when to seek help from your healthcare provider.
If you have a cold, your symptoms probably came on gradually. The most common symptoms are a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, and mild to moderate cough. General aches and pains and fatigue...
Eastridge employee tests positive for COVID-19
September 9, 2020
Categories: News
An associate at Eastridge Skilled Nursing Facility in Centralia has tested positive for COVID-19. The associate was wearing a KN95 mask during their shift. When the associate was notified that they had tested positive, the associate was an hour and a half into their shift and left work immediately. The associate is asymptomatic and was tested at another workplace in a county in north-central Kansas as part of that facility's routine screening of all employees. At this time, no other...
First on the scene: Mueting serves as volunteer first responder in Corning
September 8, 2020
Categories: General
Kay Lyn Mueting is Surgery Manager in Onaga. She also serves as Corning EMS ambulance captain and as a volunteer first responder. She recently took time to answer a few questions about this important work.
How long have you been serving, and how many others serve in this capacity?
I have served as ambulance captain for the last two years and as a first responder for four years....
CHCS certified by OSHA safety program for 18th straight year
September 3, 2020
Categories: News
In a time when workplace safety is more important than ever before, Community HealthCare System has received certification by a special program from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for the 18th year in a row.
Since 2002, CHCS has been recognized as the only hospital in Kansas and one of only a handful in the nation to uphold the highest standards of worksite safety and health by the Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program, or SHARP.
“Our associates...
CHCS announces Surdez as new Chief of Provider and Clinic Operations
September 2, 2020
Categories: News, Provider story
Community HealthCare System is pleased to announce that Merica Surdez, APRN, will transition into a new role as Chief of Provider and Clinic Operations effective immediately.
Surdez will serve as a liaison with medical staff and will manage operations at the seven CHCS clinic locations in Onaga, St. Marys, Holton, Westmoreland, Frankfort, Centralia, and Corning.
Todd Willert, CHCS CEO, said Surdez is a great fit for the position. “Merica’s knowledge of our...
