Stroke Awareness: BE FAST to Save Lives
April 30, 2024
Categories: Community health news, News
A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the brain is cut off. Without oxygen, there is a sudden loss of brain function. This can cause lasting disability or even death. Time is of the essence, when someone exhibits signs of a possible stroke.
Knowing the signs of stroke is crucial. Remember the acronym BE FAST: Balance loss, Eyesight changes, Face drooping, Arm...
Leah Jones Honored as DAISY Award Recipient
April 26, 2024
Categories: News
Leah Jones RN, acute nursing in Onaga, has been awarded the spring 2024 DAISY Award by Community HealthCare System (CHCS). The DAISY award is presented for exemplary nursing.
Jones was nominated by Jessica Ireland who shared her story of Leah’s respect, kindness and unconditional care shown to her husband during the family’s difficult time.
As Ireland stated, “She did not make my husband feel worthless like so many do. She understood our frustrations, concerns,...
Language Matters - A Better Way to Talk About Mental Health
April 25, 2024
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 and, many times, in our field of work, we see patients at their worst. Person-first language refers to speaking and writing in a way that acknowledges the...
Community HealthCare System Awarded Sunflower Foundation Grant
April 4, 2024
Community HealthCare System (CHCS) was recently awarded a $75,000 grant from the Sunflower Foundation to support implementation of an integrated care delivery model to increase access to behavioral health services. CHCS will receive the funds over the next nine months as grant milestones are met.
“We are grateful to receive these funds from the Sunflower Foundation,” said Todd Willert, CHCS Chief Executive Officer. “These funds will help support our continued...
