October 19, 2023

OUR MISSION:

To Enrich the Health and Lives

of the People We Serve

CHCS Associates in the Community

Friday Night Lights out for Stroke

CHCS associates Lacey Niehues, Ann Stallbaumer (pictured above) and Ashley Edelman handed out stroke warning sign bracelets last Friday night at the Centralia vs Riverside football game.

Thank you all!

While Annie Crumbaker and Jolene Wessel handed out cards and bracelets with stroke warning signs at the Frankfort vs. Axtell game!

Thanks ladies!

Early Childhood Education Presentation

Angela White RN, Holton Clinic, talked to students at NEK-CAP, Inc. Jackson County Head Start, on Tuesday about what it's like being a nurse. As you can see, the students loved the interaction and the hands-on experience Angela provided! Thanks Angela!

Health Fair and Baby Shower a Success

The Fall 2023 Health Fair and Community Baby Shower held this past Saturday was a success with 197 in attendance. We also had 6 attend the Baby Shower with 3 Birth Center tours were given.

"Despite the chilly weather we still had a really nice turnout, said Mindy Olberding, Chief Nursing Officer. The community continues to appreciate our efforts in providing this annual event. I cannot give enough thanks to all staff who helped this year. It takes everyone to make the day a success."

This year, a car seat safety check lane was added to the health fair line-up. Leah Zwonitzer, Manager of Clinical Informatics, was trained in September to perform car seat safety checks. Although only 1 check was completed, we are glad Leah completed the training and will now be able to offer this service throughout the year.

Baby Shower Prize Winners

Kasandra Boeckman (Kas) respiratory therapist at CHCS, and Darla Merriman, C.N.A., Onaga Acute ,were both baby shower prize winners at this past Saturday's Community Baby Shower! Congrats to both!

UPCOMING HALLOWEEN FUN!

Send pictures of your community Halloween events! We want to enjoy all the little ghosts and goblins!

Upcoming Birthdays!

Tracy Alexander: Onaga/Home Health - 10/20

Cindy Flentie: Onaga/Human Resources -10/22

Ronald Jones: Onaga/Housekeeping -10/24

John Jeanneret: Onaga/Assisted Living -10/24

Amber Grollmes: Holton/Provider Clinic -10/25

Kelsey Blow: Onaga/Surgery- 10/25

Employee Flu Shot Clinics

The final 3 employee flu shot clinics are schedule for the dates below:

Thursday, October 19 - 1pm to 4pm

ONAGA – CHCE & Cardiac Rehab Lobby

Friday, October 20 - 1pm to 4pm

ONAGA – CHCE & Cardiac Rehab Lobby

Friday, October 27 - 8:30am to 11:30am

ONAGA – CHCE & Cardiac Rehab Lobby

Remember:

Annual Influenza vaccination is a condition of employment for all CHCS Associates.

Associates are responsible for completing the Flu Shot Consent & Annual Health Assessment prior to receiving the vaccine.

Current VIS documents will be available at each clinic.

Flu Shot Consent & Annual Health Assessment forms can be located in Power DMS.

Deadline to receive an influenza vaccine is October 31, 2023.

Click here to view additional requirements.

Don't forget to enter to win a FREE T-shirt

from the Gift Shop.

Congrats to Eduardo Bertulfo! He was the lucky winner of a t-shirt from the 10/16 flu shot clinic!

Shout out to Deloris Looper for winning the t-shirt from the 10/17 flu shot clinic!

Joan Henry was the lucky winner of a t-shirt from the 10/18 flu shot clinic! Whoop! Whoop!

Upcoming CHCS Events

All presenting donors from next Monday's blood drive will be entered to win two tickets & a parking pass to an upcoming Chiefs game! The winner will be drawn on November 6, 2023.

*Donors must have a valid email address on file. All September/October mobile donors are automatically entered to win.

Schedule an appointment by clicking the link below or contact:

Marlene Wolfe

marlenewolfe@chcsks.org

785-889-5002

Schedule Today

Fan Fridays

Don't forget on Fridays you can wear your favorite team shirt!

If you want to wear it with jeans, you can donate $10 monthly and support one of our Greater Giving campaigns.

Jeans for a Cause Donation Form

Breast Feeding Equipment Sale!

We have some amazing deals on our remaining breast-feeding supplies through our Community Home Care Equipment department. Check out the sale items here!

Items are also available in the gift shop.

Upcoming Community Events

Click here for more information!

KSU Research and Extension Educational Opportunities

CHCS menus:

October 23-27

St. Marys menus are available each morning through the Activities chronicle.

Coffee Delights

Special:

October 23-27

White pumpkin latte

White Chocolate & pumpkin

16 oz., $4
Hot, Cold

Coffee Shop Menu

Gift Shop

The gift shop has some spooktacular items for Halloween. Stop by and check them out or browse online!

We can courier items to you!

Shop Now

Final funny

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