Holton Clinic offers Spanish translation services
January 14, 2022
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When you need medical care, you may not be feeling your best. Even under ideal circumstances, you may have trouble remembering everything your healthcare provider tells you. Now imagine navigating an office visit or even having a baby when you don’t speak the language. Scary, right?
Community HealthCare System is hoping to help patients in that situation feel more at ease. The Holton Clinic now offers translation services for Spanish-speaking patients Monday through Friday from...
Latest COVID-19 surge: What patients need to know
January 14, 2022
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Our area is experiencing a COVID-19 surge, and Community HealthCare System wants to make sure patients and communities are aware of the effects on our hospital and clinics.
As reported at a recent meeting of the Pottawatomie County Commission, our hospital has experienced recent staffing shortages because of the number of associates who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who have household exposures or other issues associated with COVID-19, such as a lack of childcare...
Christy McDaris named lead nurse at St. Marys Clinic
January 11, 2022
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CHCS has named Christy McDaris, LPN, as lead nurse at the St. Marys Clinic.
According to Merica Surdez, chief of provider and clinic operations, McDaris is an ideal fit.
“Christy is always kind, has a positive attitude, and is a hard worker. I’m excited that she has accepted this role and look forward to watching her grow,” Surdez said.
McDaris was born in Bakersfield, California, and moved to Westmoreland in 1990. She graduated...
Frequently asked questions: Monoclonal antibodies
January 10, 2022
Categories: News
What is monoclonal therapy?
Monoclonal antibodies are antibodies (which are blood proteins produced in response to and counteracting a specific toxin or other foreign substance) created to target...
Save your breath: CHCS adds pulmonary rehab services
January 4, 2022
Categories: News
Getting oxygen into our bodies fuels even the most basic daily activities: Walking through a store, sweeping the floor, caring for pets. Breathing problems caused by lung disease can make even taking a shower or preparing a meal seem impossible, and those who suffer from such difficulties often lose energy and can become anxious or depressed.
Community HealthCare System now offers a program that can help. By adding Pulmonary Rehab to its Cardiac Rehab program, CHCS is ensuring...
