Specialty Clinic Provider of the Month: Dr. John P. Devine
September 30, 2021
Categories: Provider story
CHCS provides a number of specialty clinics each month in our Onaga, Holton, and St. Marys locations. Dr. John P. Devine, urologist, is our October Specialty Clinic Provider of the month.
Dr. Devine provides general urology care for adults and children in Onaga two days each month. Dr. Devine assists patients in managing diseases of the urinary tract, including the kidneys and adrenal glands, bladder, ureters, the prostate in men, and more. He manages all aspects of...
Onaga Fitness Center pool reopens October 4
September 30, 2021
Categories: News
CHCS is happy to announce that our Onaga Rehabilitation and Fitness Center pool will reopen to the public on Monday, October 4.
COVID-19 precautions will be in effect as follows.
Hours of operation will be: M-F: 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. M-Th: 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. F: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Pool use will require signing up for a time slot to prevent crowding in the pool and...
Health Fair FAQ
September 27, 2021
Categories: Community health news, General
Want to learn more about what lab tests at our Health Fair will tell you? Take a look at answers to some frequently asked questions.
What tests will I receive?
Lab tests include complete blood count, chemistry panel, thyroid screen, cholesterol panel, and hemoglobin A1c for diabetes screening for $25. A prostate specific antigen, or PSA, test can be added for $10.
What does a chemistry panel tell me?
The...
CHCS installs AED in St. Marys thanks to grant funding
September 24, 2021
Categories: News
Community HealthCare System has installed an automated external defibrillator, or AED, at St. Marys Family Health Center thanks to grant funding from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
AEDs are lightweight, portable devices that deliver an electric shock through the chest to the heart to help someone who is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. The shock can potentially stop an irregular heartbeat and allow a normal rhythm to resume.
“Having a publicly accessible...
Celebrating 2,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
September 15, 2021
Categories: News
As we’ve navigated the pandemic, CHCS associates have done many extraordinary things to serve our patients and communities, but perhaps none have been more significant than our efforts to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. We jumped in with both feet. We tackled logistical obstacles and persevered through many difficulties. We adapted our processes as the situation and availability and guidelines changed. We patiently answered question after question.
Earlier this month,...
Navigating Medicare: Find resources, ask questions
September 13, 2021
Categories: Community health news
Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D: Enrolling in Medicare can feel overwhelming. But taking time to understand the alphabet soup is important, and all seniors need to be aware of how the choices they make can affect their healthcare. Medicare open enrollment for 2023 coverage is October 15 through December 7, so now is the perfect time to learn about the options.
Individuals can enroll in Original Medicare, which includes Part A (Hospital Insurance)...
Get a flu shot this year!
September 13, 2021
Categories: Community health news, News
It’s never a good time to be seriously ill or hospitalized with the flu, but 2021-22 could be particularly challenging as patients with COVID-19 continue to fill beds. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, infections are also on the rise in our area. Health experts in northeast Kansas and nationwide are worried about the upcoming influenza season and hope people will help prevent a large number of flu hospitalizations by getting a flu shot.
Karen...
Prevent severe illness: Get tested and treated early for COVID-19
September 9, 2021
Categories: Community health news, News, Provider story
By Dr. Nancy Zidek, CHCS Chief of Medical Staff
Community HealthCare System has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in our area in recent weeks. We want to make sure our patients know that early testing combined with effective treatment of COVID-19 can prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and other poor outcomes.
If you or a loved one develop any of the symptoms of COVID-19 and have ANY of the risk factors, you should get tested as soon as possible. Community...
Take control of your health at our October 9 Health Fair
September 8, 2021
Categories: Community health news, Events, General, News
During the Health Fair, individuals can receive a complete blood count, chemistry panel, thyroid screen, cholesterol panel, and hemoglobin A1c for...
Speech therapy Q&A
September 3, 2021
Categories: General
Do you have a child with communication difficulties? If so, speech therapy can help. Community HealthCare System offers pediatric speech therapy in Onaga, Holton, St. Marys, Frankfort, and Centralia.
Speech-Language Pathologist Ashley Edelman (pictured at right along with Jenna Rethman, our other SLP) recently took time to answer a few questions about speech therapy. Read on to learn more!
Q: What does speech therapy do for children?
A:...
