Need a snack? Try almonds
February 16, 2021
By Holly Schmitz, registered dietitian and CHCS Nutrition Services manager
February 16 is National Almond Day. Almonds are a good snack choice as part of a healthy diet.
Almonds are rich in vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, fiber, biotin, calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium. They are both calorie-dense and nutrient-dense. Almonds have been suggested to reduce heart disease risk by lowering total and LDL cholesterol, and by exerting anti-inflammatory...
Celebrate National Popcorn Day with a healthful snack
January 19, 2021
By Holly Schmitz, registered dietitian and CHCS Nutrition Services manager
January 19 is National Popcorn Day. Did you know there are many health benefits to eating popcorn?
It's high in fiber and contains polyphenols, a type of antioxidant. It also contains about 8% of the daily value of iron. The fiber in popcorn makes it more satisfying. The antioxidants contain anti-inflammatory properties and can protect against cancer and cardiovascular...
Learn more about sepsis
September 15, 2020
Categories: News, Provider story
September is sepsis awareness month. Sepsis affects 1.7 million people and costs 270,000 lives in the U.S. every year. CHCS Physician Assistant Shelia Talley provided the following information to help us learn more about sepsis.
What is sepsis? Why is it a big problem?
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body’s response to an infection. Sepsis occurs when chemicals released into the...
Practice, teaching, and more: Michele Reisinger
July 20, 2020
Categories: General, Provider story
Michele Reisinger is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who sees patients in Onaga and Corning. She is also a full-time graduate-level nursing faculty member at Washburn University School of Nursing and serves as Primary Investigator on a Health Resources & Services Administration-funded grant.
Michele recently answered a few questions about the many hats she wears. Take a moment to learn more about this amazing CHCS associate!
Teaching medication safety
February 19, 2020
CHCS has partnered with Safe Kids to deliver the Scholastic Medication Safety Program to the Onaga Grade School. The program is a five-part series that discusses a variety of medication topics, including:
The differences and similarities between over-the-counter, or OTC, and prescription medications; Safe storage and handling of medications; Understanding the labeling of OTC medications (similar to understanding the nutrition label on food); The importance of accurate...
