Health Fair FAQ
September 27, 2021
Categories: Community health news, General
Want to learn more about what lab tests at our October 9 Health Fair will tell you? Take a look at answers to some frequently asked questions.
What tests will I receive?
Lab tests include complete blood count, chemistry panel, thyroid screen, cholesterol panel, and hemoglobin A1c for diabetes screening for $25. A prostate specific antigen, or PSA, test can be added for $10.
What does a chemistry panel tell me?
The...
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...
Speech therapy Q&A
September 3, 2021
Categories: General
Do you have a child with communication difficulties? If so, speech therapy can help. Community HealthCare System offers pediatric speech therapy in Onaga, Holton, St. Marys, Frankfort, and Centralia.
Speech-Language Pathologist Ashley Edelman (pictured at right along with Jenna Rethman, our other SLP) recently took time to answer a few questions about speech therapy. Read on to learn more!
Q: What does speech therapy do for children?
A:...
CHCS calls for 'Dr. Tom' stories
September 1, 2021
Categories: General
Earlier this year, Dr. Tom Walsh announced that he would retire from Community HealthCare System at the end of 2021. CHCS is preparing to commemorate the occasion and celebrate his 46 years of service as a family physician. Anyone who knows “Dr. Tom” knows that he loves to tell jokes and stories, but we know many area citizens have great stories to tell about his care and compassion.
All are invited to share their stories of Dr. Walsh via mail or email by November...
CHCS adjusts hospital visitor policy
August 13, 2021
CHCS is changing the visitor policy at Onaga Community Hospital effective Friday, August 13.
Hospitalized patients will be allowed two designated visitors for the length of their entire stay. Patients will select the visitors, who will be given a wristband they will need to wear to indicate their status as a designated visitor. OB patients will continue to be allowed one designated visitor unless their physician approves additional visitors. Visiting hours are 9:00...
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...
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...
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...
Better ways to talk about mental health
May 17, 2021
Categories: Community health news, General
By Angie Sauvage, Licensed Master Social Worker
Did you know that the language we use to talk about mental health may contribute to the stigma, prejudice, and discrimination of individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition? We are all unique individuals and want to be treated as such. There is much more to each person than their mental health condition.
Person-first language refers to speaking and writing in a way that acknowledges...
Celebrating Nurses Week 2021
May 5, 2021
Categories: General
By Mindy Olberding, Chief Nursing Officer
The American Nurses Association created Nurses Week (May 6–12) to acknowledge the contribution nurses make to their communities and health systems.
Here at CHCS, we have amazing nurses who provide extraordinary care and who, time and time again, rise to whatever challenge the world of healthcare can throw their way. The last year’s challenges with the pandemic were a testament to the commitment...
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