Onaga Community Hospital receives redesignation as a Level IV Trauma Center
February 20, 2024
Onaga Community Hospital has been recertified as a Level IV Trauma Center by The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Designated trauma centers are evaluated every three years to assure they meet all essential criteria and certify trauma care capability and institutional performance as determined by the American College of Surgeons and endorsed by the Kansas Advisory Council.
“This achievement is hard-earned as the requirements are rigorous to verify...
Community HealthCare System Welcomes Daniel Samani, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon
February 12, 2024
Community HealthCare System (CHCS) has announced that Daniel Samani, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint care, is joining the CHCS orthopedic team. With nearly 30 years of experience in joint replacement and reconstruction, Dr. Samani brings expertise that enables CHCS to offer a comprehensive Total Joint Program to patients in northeast Kansas, a first for the growing hospital.
“We are thrilled to have Dr. Samani join our team. Meeting our communities’...
Willert to Retire from CHCS
February 9, 2024
Justin Boswell, Community Healthcare System of NE Kansas (CHCS) Board Chairman, has announced the upcoming retirement of Todd Willert, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for CHCS. Boswell stated Willert’s last scheduled day is July 12, 2024.
Willert joined CHCS in March 2015 while the new hospital was already under construction. During his tenure, CHCS has brought on a general surgeon and additional family medicine providers, while expanding surgical and orthopedic services. ...
Women and Heart Disease
February 2, 2024
Categories: General
According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That's one-third of our mothers, sisters, friends, neighbors, coworkers and more.
Cardiovascular disease impacts some women at higher rates than others, but the simple truth is that most cardiovascular diseases can still be prevented with education and healthy lifestyle changes.
Heart disease and stroke can affect a woman at any age, making...
