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 provides Mental Health First Aid classes
August 6, 2021
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...
Join CHCS at the Onaga Senior Center
June 28, 2021
Categories: Community health news, Events, News
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...
CHCS invites communities to celebrate retiring nurses
June 15, 2021
Categories: Events, General, News
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...Prepping parents: Join a session to learn how to help your teens
March 10, 2021
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”...
Feel-good fitness: Try yoga at CHCS
February 11, 2020
Categories: Events
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:...
Join us for a Health Fair and Community Baby Shower April 25
February 7, 2020
Categories: Community health news, Events, News
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...
Mental Health First Aid class offered February 25 and 26
February 4, 2020
Categories: Events
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...
Westmoreland Clinic Open House February 20
January 17, 2020
Community HealthCare System invites the public to an Open House at the Westmoreland Clinic on Thursday, February 20 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and clinic staff will be on hand to meet and greet members of the community. Come and meet new provider Dr. Nicholas Cahoj along with Nancy Bosse, advanced practice registered nurse; Annie Crumbaker, physician assistant; plus clinic nurses and registration staff.
Dr. Cahoj (pronounced cha-HOY) joined the clinic...