CHCS receives $50,000 donation from Benedict Heideman estate
June 21, 2022
Categories: News
Community HealthCare System recently received a donation of $50,000 from the estate of Benedict Patrick Heideman. Heideman, a native of Corning, passed away in November of 2021. Gary Heideman, Ben’s nephew and co-executor of his estate, delivered the donation.
Gary said his uncle had been a successful farmer, stockman, and dairyman his whole life. As someone who “loved to see stuff grow,” Ben was a good steward of the land, and he wanted to extend the...
Summer safety roundup
June 14, 2022
Categories: Community health news, Provider story
by Dr. Kendra Reith
Summer is here, and families are hitting the road for vacations and enjoying time outdoors. Taking a moment to review a few best practices and tips can help you keep your youngest family members safe this summer.
Heading out on a road trip? Take a close look at your child’s car seat. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, road injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to U.S. children, and when correctly used, child...
New CHCS MRI offers wide-bore opening, optimal images
June 10, 2022
Categories: News
Community HealthCare System has installed a new, state-of-the art magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, machine. The FUJIFILM Echelon Oval boasts the widest wide-bore opening in the industry as well as optimal image quality.
According to Jason McKinsey, CHCS Radiology Manager, the new MRI at Onaga Community Hospital has many features to make it more comfortable for patients.
“The Echelon Oval offers a wider opening and a wider table to make it comfortable...
Community HomeHealth changes: Mott to retire, Whorton to assume leadership role
June 10, 2022
Categories: News
JoAnn has been the manager of Community HomeHealth for more than 15 years. Her variety of nursing experience -- from hospital floors and a pediatric physician’s office to a nursing home -- and her deep knowledge and dedication to providing high-quality care have helped Community HomeHealth earn a spot on the HomeCare Elite list of the top 25 percent of agencies...
CHCS offers pelvic floor therapy
June 8, 2022
Categories: News
The pelvic floor comprises the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue that support and stabilize the organs in your pelvis. It might not be an area of the body that you want to discuss, but pelvic floor problems that result in incontinence, pelvic pain, or other problems are quite common. Occupational therapy can help, and Community HealthCare System now offers this specialized treatment.
According to Jill Nolte, CHCS occupational therapist, pelvic floor therapy can address pain,...
St. Marys Manor continues to fight COVID-19
June 6, 2022
Categories: News
UPDATE: Since June 2, 13 residents and 14 associates have tested positive for COVID-19. Several have already come out of isolation / been able to return to work. All have experienced only minor symptoms.
A new variant that is causing increased COVID-19 infections around the country has not spared our area. Since June 2, St. Marys Manor has had eight residents and ten associates test positive for COVID-19. All residents are currently experiencing only minor symptoms and...
