Events

Cheryl Bailey, RN, acute nurse in Onaga, has been awarded the fall 2023 DAISY Award by Community HealthCare System (CHCS). The DAISY award is given for exemplary nursing. Bailey was nominated by two separate patient families who greatly appreciated her compassionate care.

“Cheryl constantly asked if we needed anything, food, something to drink, a shoulder to cry on or someone to talk to. Talk about an angel of mercy, we were blessed to have Cheryl with us,” stated Marilyn...

We are making it easy and cost-effective for you on to get your annual labs on Saturday, October 14th. Plus, you can get your flu shot or COVID booster. 

Take charge of your health at Onaga Community Hospital Saturday, October 14. Join Community HealthCare System (CHCS) at their annual Health Fair and Community Baby Shower.  Low-cost labs, vaccines, information for new parents and many more activities are planned.

Low-cost labs will be offered from...

  No matter your age or health status, regular screenings are important. Many people may put off labs because of cost, but Community HealthCare System can help. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 9 and plan to attend at the Onaga Community Hospital between 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. for low-cost labs at the CHCS Health Fair.

During the Health Fair, individuals can receive a complete blood count, chemistry panel, thyroid screen, cholesterol panel, and hemoglobin A1c for...

Almost all of us know someone who is struggling with mental health conditions, but whether it’s a close friend, family member, customer, or acquaintance, we often don’t know when or how to help. As a result, many people in need of mental health services often do not get the help they need.

Mental Health First Aid is a program that can help anyone learn how to interact with someone who is experiencing a crisis. Community HealthCare System...

How do you find healthcare services in your community when a loved one needs recovery and rehabilitation? What kind of services are available? How can you best prepare for your future needs? How can you safeguard your health and quality of life?

Community HealthCare System will help answer these questions in a new event series at the Onaga Senior Center. All are welcome to join for CHCS Connect sessions each month. The presentations will start at 11:30 a.m.  The Senior Center serves...

Community HealthCare System invites the public to attend retirement receptions for lead nurses from Onaga Clinic and Centralia Clinic.

Peggy Buessing, LPN and lead nurse from Centralia Clinic (at left in photo, above), has worked at CHCS for 30 years. A reception will be held in her honor and open to the public on Tuesday, June 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Centralia Clinic. Remarks at 2:00.  Pat Flentie, LPN and lead nurse...

Teenagers face many challenges, and all too often, those challenges cause mental health problems. Parents frequently don’t recognize the warning signs or know how to intervene. A presentation from Children’s Mercy can prepare parents to help teens address problems.

Community HealthCare System is joining with Children’s Mercy Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Shayla Sullivant to bring “Prepped and Ready: Parenting into the Teen Years”...

 

Karen Morton teaches yoga at CHCS Fitness Centers in Frankfort and Onaga. Spring classes are now in session, and all levels are welcome! Find the schedule on our Facebook Events page or scroll to the bottom of this post.

We asked Karen a few questions about yoga, so read on if you are looking for something new to add to your fitness routine or if you’re curious about yoga.

Q: How did you become interested in yoga, and how long have you been teaching?

A:...

UPDATE, March 25: This event is postponed so we can focus on COVID-19. We will reschedule as soon as we are able! Thank you for your understanding. 

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25, and join Community HealthCare System for a day dedicated to the health of you and your family. Our Health Fair starts early at Onaga Community Hospital with affordable labs and a variety of educational booths and activities.

Whether you’re 18 or 85, regular screenings are important...

An average of 123 lives are lost to suicide each day, and nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness.

Here in rural America, stigma or a shortage of mental health providers can mean that many people don’t seek help when they need it. But just as individuals can learn CPR or first aid for physical injuries, those who want to help can learn how to assist someone having a mental health crisis.

A Mental Health First Aid class will be offered in Onaga on Tuesday...