Latest COVID-19 surge: What patients need to know
January 14, 2022
Categories: News
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...
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...
Prevent severe illness: Get tested and treated early for COVID-19
September 9, 2021
Categories: Community health news, News, Provider story
By Dr. Nancy Zidek, CHCS Chief of Medical Staff
Community HealthCare System has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in our area in recent weeks. We want to make sure our patients know that early testing combined with effective treatment of COVID-19 can prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and other poor outcomes.
If you or a loved one develop any of the symptoms of COVID-19 and have ANY of the risk factors, you should get tested as soon as possible. Community...
