Heim Represents CHCS at Statehouse
January 29, 2026
Categories: News
Shannon Heim, Director of Senior Services, represented Community HealthCare System at the Kansas State Capitol on Wednesday, January 21, during Aging Services Day.
During the event, Senator Kenny Titus addressed the Senate with a point of privilege, recognizing the vital impact and advocacy of aging services providers across the state. Shannon was one of five constituents invited to the Senate floor in recognition of this important work.
Aging Services Day is an annual gathering...
Dr. Chance Williams is Joining the Frankfort Clinic Team
January 8, 2026
Categories: News
Dr. Chance Williams will join the Frankfort Clinic team beginning Friday, January 16, 2026. Dr. Williams will see patients every Friday and will also continue his Emergency Room rotation. He will replace Dr. Nicholas Cahoj, who will transition back to Westmoreland Clinic full-time.
This change allows both clinics to continue providing consistent, high-quality care while aligning provider resources with patient needs.
We appreciate the Frankfort team for their support...
A Season of Learning: Fall Teen Mental Health First Aid Impact Story
December 18, 2025
Categories: News
This fall has been one of our most meaningful teaching seasons yet—filled with open conversations, important skills, and powerful moments of connection. Between September and early December, our team brought six-session Teen Mental Health First Aid courses to three different grade levels, reaching over 130 students across the region.
We launched the season in September and October with 31 Onaga High School freshmen, led by instructors Christine Merriman and Angie Sauvage. Their...
Holton Family Health Center Earns National Safety Recognition
November 26, 2025
Categories: News
We’re proud to announce that Holton Family Health Center—part of Community HealthCare System—has once again earned national recognition from OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). This achievement contributes to CHCS’s 22nd consecutive year of SHARP certification and highlights Holton’s exceptional commitment to workplace safety.
Holton Family Health Center is one of only a small number of primary care clinics nationwide...
Community HealthCare System Announces Completion of Redbud Plaza Generator Project
November 20, 2025
Community HealthCare System (CHCS) is pleased to announce significant progress in the Redbud Plaza Generator Project, a major infrastructure upgrade designed to enhance safety, reliability, and quality of care for residents and staff at Redbud Plaza Assisted Living.
Earlier this month, CHCS completed the final electrical tie-in for the new generator system, followed by a successful full-system test on November 17, 2025. The new generator will now provide comprehensive backup power to...
CHCS Unveils Holton Campus Master Facility Plan: “Designing the Future of Care”
October 24, 2025
Categories: News
Community HealthCare System (CHCS) is proud to unveil its Holton Campus Master Facility Plan: “Designing the Future of Care.”
The plan represents more than just construction or renovation—it’s a forward-thinking blueprint for how CHCS will continue to meet the evolving healthcare needs of patients, families, and team members for generations to come. Guided by community input, data-driven planning, and the organization’s mission to provide high-quality, patient-centered...
Helping Patients Navigate Medicare Open Enrollment
October 16, 2025
Categories: News
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7, and it’s an important time for many of our patients and community members to review their health coverage for the coming year.
Choosing between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage can be confusing. Original Medicare is accepted by most providers and doesn’t usually require prior authorizations for services. Medicare Advantage plans, offered by private insurers, may include added benefits such as dental...
Community HealthCare System Awarded $371,521 Grant for Portable Ultrasound Machines
September 30, 2025
Community HealthCare System (CHCS) recently received a $371,521 grant from the Patterson Family Foundation to help purchase portable ultrasound machines for its Holton, St. Marys, and Centralia rural healthcare clinics.
“We are extremely appreciative of the Patterson Family Foundation for these grant funds,” said John Fitzthum CHCS Chief Executive Officer. “These grants will help us improve prenatal outcomes, reduce maternal and infant mortality, and support equitable...
CHCS Launches New Transportation Initiative to Better Serve Staff and Patients
September 10, 2025
Community HealthCare System (CHCS) is excited to announce the launch of a new transportation initiative designed to make travel easier, safer, and more reliable for both staff and patients.
Beginning in September, CHCS will offer scheduled daily routes between three of our key locations: Holton, Onaga, and St. Marys. These routes will function much like “bus stops,” giving employees and patients a dependable option for transportation between CHCS campuses.
The daily...
Do It for Damon
September 8, 2025
Categories: General, News, Patient story
We can all look back on our lives and remember moments that changed the path we thought our lives were on. Sometimes those moments occurred after we made a big decision, but sometimes those moments happen when others make choices that change our lives forever.
On January 19, 2021 our 13 year old son, Damon, made the decision to end his life. That moment and many moments in the following days, weeks, and months truly changed the trajectory of my life. In those first few days, I...
