Specialty Clinic Provider of the Month: Dr. Brian Beard
May 28, 2021
Categories: Provider story
CHCS provides a number of specialty clinics each month in our Onaga, Holton, and St. Marys locations. Dr. Brian Beard is our June Specialty Clinic Provider of the month. Dr. Beard is a cardiologist with the University of Kansas Health System and Vascular Center, and he visits our Holton Family Health Center location. His colleagues, Dr. Joliff and Dr. Boolani, visit our Onaga and St. Marys locations.
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CHCS announces new lead nurses for three clinics
May 25, 2021
Categories: News
From coordinating staffing and ordering supplies to attending meetings – all while caring for patients – clinic lead nurses take on many responsibilities to ensure that Community HealthCare System provides quality care. They keep things running smoothly, and they exhibit grace under pressure.
CHCS is proud to recognize two new lead nurses and one change in location. These changes come on the heels of retirement announcements from longtime Onaga Clinic and Centralia Clinic...
Trauma awareness: Vehicle and ATV safety
May 20, 2021
Categories: Community health news, News
By Mindy Olberding, Chief Nursing Officer
Since 1988, the United States has recognized the month of May as Trauma Awareness Month. This year’s theme chosen by the American Trauma Society (ATS) and The Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) is Safe and Secure – Safety is a Choice, Prevention is the Key.
During the pandemic, we learned that taking preventative measures to ensure our safety against COVID-19 was important, and the same is true with...
Better ways to talk about mental health
May 17, 2021
Categories: Community health news, General
By Angie Sauvage, Licensed Master Social Worker
Did you know that the language we use to talk about mental health may contribute to the stigma, prejudice, and discrimination of individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition? We are all unique individuals and want to be treated as such. There is much more to each person than their mental health condition.
Person-first language refers to speaking and writing in a way that acknowledges...
Celebrating Nurses Week 2021
May 5, 2021
Categories: General
By Mindy Olberding, Chief Nursing Officer
The American Nurses Association created Nurses Week (May 6–12) to acknowledge the contribution nurses make to their communities and health systems.
Here at CHCS, we have amazing nurses who provide extraordinary care and who, time and time again, rise to whatever challenge the world of healthcare can throw their way. The last year’s challenges with the pandemic were a testament to the commitment...
