Corning Clinic dates change in January 2023
December 19, 2022
Categories: News
Corning Clinic availability will change from Tuesday evenings to Thursday evenings in January 2023. Hours of 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. will remain the same.
The first Thursday clinic in Corning will be on January 5, 2023 at 6221 5th St. Patients should call Centralia Clinic at 785-857-3334 to schedule appointments in Corning.
Find more information about locations, hours, and services.
CHCS clinics recognized for seventh straight year
October 6, 2022
Categories: Community health news, General, News
Community HealthCare System clinics in six northeast Kansas locations were recently recognized as achieving Patient-Centered Medical Home status by the National Center for Quality Assurance, or NCQA. PCMH is a model of healthcare delivery focused on treating the whole patient through the lifespan.
“The PCMH designation means that our clinics offer a higher quality of care. When a patient is seen for an appointment, our care teams aim to focus on the overall health of the patient....
CHCS phone upgrade August 11-19
August 8, 2022
Categories: News
Community HealthCare System is upgrading its phone system at all locations August 11-19. The upgrade will be done largely after hours, but clinics will close early on some days. The schedule and important information about clinic hours and emergency contacts are listed below.
Upgrades will take place on the following dates:
Westmoreland Clinic: Aug. 11. Clinic closes at 3:00 p.m. Frankfort Clinic: Aug. 15. Clinic closes at...
CHCS clinics offer free books for kids
April 25, 2022
Categories: News
Parents of young children have a long list of worries and questions about keeping their babies and toddlers healthy, and they often ask their family doctor or provider questions about providing the right foods or keeping children safe. But one of the most important things parents can do to benefit their children’s health is to read to them. Community HealthCare System clinics can now help support parents in reading to children by providing a free book at well-child exams for kids...
'Part of the solution:' CHCS mentors nursing students
March 1, 2022
Categories: News
Healthcare staff shortages have made nationwide news as the COVID-19 pandemic has dragged on for nearly two years. Here in northeast Kansas, Community HealthCare System is doing all it can to help the next generation of nurses gain experience.
Several different schools send students to Onaga Community Hospital and Community HealthCare System clinics for clinical experience or observation, including Washburn University School of Nursing, Highland Community College Medical...
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,...
St. Marys, Holton clinics upgrade x-ray machines
July 7, 2021
Categories: News
Community HealthCare System has completed an imaging technology upgrade at St. Marys Family Health Center and Holton Family Health Center. X-ray machines are now fully digital, which means that clearer images are available much more quickly.
Jason McKinsey, CHCS radiology manager, said that the days of processing cassettes and films are over. A digitized process from x-ray exposure onward means the process is much faster and more efficient, and the upgrade has other significant advantages...
Welcome to Medicare exams can boost quality of life
June 11, 2021
Categories: Community health news
As we age, we may focus on negatives such as new aches and pains. But age also brings some advantages, including time and resources that can help us focus on our health and quality of life.
Upon enrolling into Medicare Part B at age 65, beneficiaries are eligible for a once-in-a-lifetime examination. This “Welcome to Medicare” visit must occur during the first 12 months of enrollment and is free; the patient does not pay a fee, and the visit is not subject to a deductible.
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CHCS announces new lead nurses for three clinics
May 25, 2021
Categories: News
From coordinating staffing and ordering supplies to attending meetings – all while caring for patients – clinic lead nurses take on many responsibilities to ensure that Community HealthCare System provides quality care. They keep things running smoothly, and they exhibit grace under pressure.
CHCS is proud to recognize two new lead nurses and one change in location. These changes come on the heels of retirement announcements from longtime Onaga Clinic and Centralia Clinic...
CHCS clinics recognized as Patient-Centered Medical Home
January 27, 2021
Categories: Community health news, General, News
Community HealthCare System clinics in six northeast Kansas locations were recently recognized as achieving Patient-Centered Medical Home status by the National Center for Quality Assurance, or NCQA. PCMH is a model of healthcare delivery focused on treating the whole patient through the lifespan.
“The PCMH designation means that our clinics are set up to offer a higher quality of care. When a patient visits, our care teams focus not just on one episode of care they are providing...
