Set a good example by getting your colonoscopy
March 16, 2023
Categories: News, Patient story
Wade Talley, Centralia K-12 principal, is pictured here with his beautiful family. He recently took his provider's advice and had a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer. Wade agreed to share his experience. Here's what he said.
"I'm 46. Dr. Weiser said I should do it. I had a clean bill from the screening."
"We've had teachers here who have been directly affected by [colon cancer]. For me, it wasn't about me, but I have kids and a...
CHCS to hold Health Fair April 29 in Holton, St. Marys
March 9, 2023
Categories: Community health news, News
No matter your age or health status, regular screenings are important. Community HealthCare System will make it easier to obtain those screenings on April 29 with a Health Fair in both St. Marys and Holton.
The Health Fair will offer low-cost labs from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. in both locations. Individuals can receive a complete blood count, chemistry panel, thyroid screen, cholesterol panel, and hemoglobin A1c for diabetes screening for $25. A prostate specific...
Coping with RSV
November 8, 2022
Categories: Community health news, News
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is a common virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. The virus has been making headlines recently because of a high number of more severe cases in children. Emergency rooms in metropolitan areas are seeing a large number of RSV-related visits, and many children have been hospitalized. Some hospitals, including Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, are reaching capacity because of RSV and influenza.
Although the...
CHCS to hold Health Fair and Community Baby Shower October 8
July 29, 2022
Categories: Community health news, News
Make Onaga Community Hospital a stop on your journey toward good health on Saturday, October 8. Community HealthCare System will be hosting both a Health Fair and a Community Baby Shower that day. Low-cost labs, vaccines, information for new parents, and more will be available.
The Health Fair will offer low-cost labs from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Individuals can receive a complete blood count, chemistry panel, thyroid screen, cholesterol panel, and hemoglobin A1c for...
Get a flu shot this year!
September 13, 2021
Categories: Community health news, News
It’s never a good time to be seriously ill or hospitalized with the flu, but 2021-22 could be particularly challenging as patients with COVID-19 continue to fill beds. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, infections are also on the rise in our area. Health experts in northeast Kansas and nationwide are worried about the upcoming influenza season and hope people will help prevent a large number of flu hospitalizations by getting a flu shot.
Karen...
Take control of your health at our October 9 Health Fair
September 8, 2021
Categories: Community health news, Events, General, News
During the Health Fair, individuals can receive a complete blood count, chemistry panel, thyroid screen, cholesterol panel, and hemoglobin A1c for...
CHCS offers Heart to Heart Therapy
August 9, 2021
Categories: Community health news, General, News
If you have a heart attack or a heart procedure, you can participate in Cardiac Rehab to help regain your health. But Community HealthCare System wants to do more to help people prevent heart problems in the first place. A new program, Heart to Heart Therapy, can do just that.
The friendly, highly customizable program is designed to help people set goals, learn about heart health risk factors, and start exercising with help from a team of wellness experts.
Meranda...
How to boost your heart health
August 9, 2021
Categories: Community health news, News
By Meranda Schmitz, RN and Cardiac Rehab nurse
We recently posted about cardiovascular disease and its risk factors. So what can you do decrease your risk factors and increase your heart’s health?
Make a few changes to your diet Exercise for the recommended amount of time at the recommended effort level Keep your blood sugar levels under control Take the medications prescribed by your doctor or cardiologist Join Cardiac Rehab!After a...
What is cardiovascular disease?
August 9, 2021
Categories: Community health news, General
By Meranda Schmitz, RN and Cardiac Rehab nurse
Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. Just like any muscle, it can get damaged or worn out. Cardiac Rehab is designed to strengthen and recover your heart so that you may go on to live a happier, healthier life. If you have cardiovascular disease, Cardiac Rehab may be for you. But first, it’s important to understand cardiovascular disease, its risk factors, and how it affects the body.
So...
St. Marys Clinic offers extended hours
July 1, 2021
Categories: News
Community HealthCare System’s St. Marys Clinic will offer extended hours starting Tuesday, July 6.
The clinic will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Hours on Mondays and Fridays will remain 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
According to Merica Surdez, Community HealthCare System chief of provider and clinic operations, the extra two hours three nights per week will help busy families.
“We...
