The Greater Giving Committee has awarded the following departments their Wish List request:
- A "cruiser" for pediatric patients to ride in after surgery (photos coming soon!)
- Picnic tables for Onaga patient care, the Westmoreland Clinic, and St. Marys Registration and Clinic.
Thanks to all who submitted applications! Please note that the Greater Giving Committee will be changing the process for the Wish List initiative. Details will be provided next fall.
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Jeans for a Cause
Want to wear jeans on Friday? Participate in Jeans for a Cause!
Simply fill out the form at left and submit it along with payment to your manager. You can pay for 1 month or 3 months at a time, and you can direct your donation to the Greater Giving fund you prefer.
Please note that if you previously paid for a three-month period, it's probably time to renew. Thanks to all who have contributed!
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Prescription network update |
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If you have CHCS's Group Health Insurance and you are filling prescriptions at a Kroger Pharmacy (Dillions), please take note!
Kroger is being removed from all Express Scripts pharmacy networks on January 1, 2023. Express Scripts is the Pharmacy Benefit Manager for CHCS Group Health Insurance. In this transition, Express Scripts has granted an extension so members can continue filling at Kroger Pharmacy locations until February 1, 2023.
Kroger and Express Scripts have been unable to reach an agreement on terms and conditions, including market competitive rates, for the Express Scripts retail network. Express Scripts is concerned about allowing Kroger to remain in their retail network because Kroger's current terms and rates would result in patients paying more for pharmacy services than at other comparable network pharmacies.
Questions? Contact Cindy Flentie.
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Emergency communication upgrade |
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Community HealthCare System has upgraded its 800 MHz radio system to include a new Motorola APX 4500 base unit at the Onaga Hospital and 8 handheld Motorola APX 4000's, with 1 each at the Onaga Clinic, Hospital, and Incident Command, and 1 each at the Centralia, Frankfort, Holton, St Marys and Westmoreland Clinics.
The new 800 MHz radios meet the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), State of Kansas P25 Radio System (KSICS), requirements, provide for another layer of communication during emergencies, include an encrypted channel which allows for patient protected information, and, importantly, features 3 booster mics which allow Onaga Hospital staff to more easily communicate with EMS. The KDOT/KSICS requirements will be effective January 1, 2024, and CHCS is among the first to have upgraded to this new platform.
Radios were purchased with COVID-related federal relief funds.
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Welcome, December babies! |
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The Birth Center had a baby boom in December! Welcome to the TEN babies who were born at CHCS, six of whom are pictured below.
We are still awaiting our first baby of the New Year!
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2023 planning: Health Observances calendar |
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Get a jump on planning for 2023 by taking a look at the new year's Calendar of Health Observances and Recognition Days from SHSMD. This year, the calendar is available as a web version.
Click the green button below to visit SHSMD. To access the calendar, you'll need to register with your name, title, and company name. After you've registered, you'll have access to both the web version and a PDF version of the calendar.
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Reminder: Community Home Care Equipment is curbside only! |
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The area in Onaga that includes the former Community Home Care Equipment/DME space is under construction, and the project will last at least another month. Until the remodeling is finished, CHCE is temporarily relocated in the basement of the Community HomeHealth building.
Patients should NOT enter the building and navigate the stairs to visit CHCE. Please do not send patients there. Instead, patients should call 785-889-5018 for assistance, and CHCE staff will make items available for curbside pickup near the flag on the west side of the associate parking area. Hours are M-Th 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thanks for your help!
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Important reminders
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The Mental Health Committee is bringing you Screen Sanity, a highly acclaimed program designed to help parents and grandparents unpack the hottest screen time topics. A new group is forming and will meet starting January 17 from 12:15 to 1 p.m. This class will meet via Zoom and will be led by Teresa Koch, PTA.
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Both adult and youth Mental Health First Aid courses will be available in 2023. Adult classes are scheduled for Thursday, January 19 and Saturday, May 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Youth classes are scheduled for Saturday, March 4 and Monday, July 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Note: 2 hours of virtual education is required before the course meets. Courses meet via Zoom. Cost is $30. To register, contact Kelsey Edwards at 785-889-5048.
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Coffee and Gift Shop Delights |
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Special: January 9-13
Blackberry crumble latte
- Blackberry and almond
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16 oz., $4
- Hot, cold, or frappe
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New Year Clearance Sale is on!
Out with the old, in with the new! Visit the Gift Shop January 11 to enjoy 50% off all Christmas items (and nearly everything else) through January 11.
Thanks for shopping with us!
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CHCS menus: Onaga and Eastridge |
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St. Marys menus are available each morning through the Activities chronicle.
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Did you miss your Connection?
Important information is relayed every week in the E-Connection. If you miss it in your email, an archive is available on our website. Visit the For Associates page, then click E-Connection Archive.
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Send items for the E-Connection or for sharing with our broader social media audience to sarahhancock@chcsks.org. Please send items by close of business on Tuesdays when possible. Ideas are welcome!
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