CHCS receives $106,300 donation from the estate of Bob Williamson |
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Community HealthCare System recently received a donation of just over $106,300 from the estate of Robert “Bob” L. Williamson. Williamson, who was living in Holton and was formerly from Netawaka, passed away June 30 at the age of 94. Williamson’s daughters, Nanette Williamson and Patty Sorensen, delivered the donation.
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Williamson was a General Superintendent for Eldridge Construction in Kansas City as well as a farmer and stockman. His daughters said he was a hard worker.
“He worked night and day. He would go to Kansas City and work, then come home and milk cows and farm. He was very successful, and he was a good financial manager,” Nanette Williamson said.
When not engaged in growing crops or milking cows, Bob enjoyed woodworking and fishing. Bob was a talented furniture builder; among other pieces, he made a beautiful table with wood hinges that he engineered himself.
Bob enjoyed 56 years of marriage to his wife, Carol Joy Clark, who preceded him in death in May 2007. The care Carol received at Onaga Community Hospital as well as the special relationship Bob has with longtime physician Dr. Tom Walsh inspired him to give back to the organization. A previous donation helped establish an endowment for Community HealthCare System with the Caring Community Foundation.
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National Immunization Month |
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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many families’ routine healthcare appointments. Immunization rates for children are lower than before this disruption, and that’s a cause for concern for healthcare providers around the country. Immunizations prevent many diseases and reduce the transmission of infections in our communities, and they are one of our most important tools in protecting the health of our children.
Dr. Kendra Reith and Dr. Nicholas Cahoj recently took time to answer a few common questions about immunizations. Click the green button or visit our blog to learn more!
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Help staff the Health Fair and Baby Shower |
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Our Health Fair and Community Baby Shower is the morning of October 8. We need lots of help to staff the event! Please sign up and make plans to help offer this valuable service to our communities.
Click the flyer at right to view, download, or share. This flyer along with an FAQ are available at all locations (and on our blog).
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Reminder: Phone system upgrade starts today |
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Westmoreland Clinic will kick off our phone system upgrade today. All other sites will be upgraded next week.
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Delivering the WOW Experience |
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Michelle Lippert recently shared the following WOW experience. She wrote:
Sierra Swisher from Redbud Assisted Living "has been going above and beyond with the bulletin boards at Redbud. She will take it upon herself every month to do the birthday bulletin board. The residents really seem to enjoy them and will comment on them all month."
Thank you to Sierra for providing the WOW experience for residents, and thanks to Michelle for taking time to share!
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If you have noticed a CHCS associate deliver the WOW experience, please share! Email it to Sarah Hancock or call ext. 5133.
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One more parade: Don't miss it! |
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Thanks to the Onaga and Redbud crew pictured to the right and below for representing CHCS in the Pottawatomie County Fair Parade.
Throughout the parade, Redbud resident John Rempe had a squirt gun and was tricking adults at the parade that he could not throw candy to them and that they needed to come to him. When the adults would come closer, John would squirt them with the squirt gun. Everyone had a great time!
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We have ONE MORE parade in Corning this Saturday at 5:00 p.m.! Please sign up to help or contact Karen Elliott for details.
Those who walk in parades can be paid for 1 hour of work. Thanks to everyone who has helped so far!
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Communications tip:
When to use letterhead
CHCS letterhead is designed to look sharp when you are sending a business letter. Letterhead does not translate well, however, if you are creating a form, an agenda, or other documents. If you manipulate the large header, for example, it will look stretched, and the document will not look professional.
If you need help with document formatting or need a template with the CHCS logo, please contact Sarah Hancock.
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Important reminders and community events
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Redbud Plaza Assisted Living is looking for entertainers! Some of Redbud's former regulars are no longer able to visit. If you know of a musician or group who would be willing to perform on a regular basis (once a month or once every two months), please contact Sarah Hancock or Michelle Lippert.
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CHCS Fitness Center punch cards are on sale during the month of August. Swing by or call a Fitness Center to get details.
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The next community blood drive is August 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Walsh Room. To schedule a time to donate blood, please visit the website or call/email Marlene Wolfe (ext. 5002).
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A virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid course is available August 15 from 9 a.m. to 2:30. This course is for adults who work with youth ages 6 to 18. Topics include signs of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders; the impact social media has on children; and more. Two hours of online education are required prior to the course. Cost is $30 to cover books and materials. Contact Kelsey Edwards at 785-889-5048 or kelseyedwards@chcsks.org.
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STOP THE BLEED training: The number one cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. You can learn how to help save a life at the next CHCS STOP THE BLEED training on August 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Walsh Room.
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The second-quarter WorkWell activity is designed to help us connect with and live our passion and purpose. Read instructions and download the Activity Packet to get started. Attestations are due Sept. 9.
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The K-State Research and Extension Office of Pottawatomie County is hosting Living on the Edge: The Realities of Living Paycheck to Paycheck at the Wamego High School Gym on September 20 from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. View the flyer.
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Coffee and Gift Shop Delights |
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August 15-19 Special: French Vanilla Mocha
- French Vanilla and Chocolate
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16 oz., $4
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Hot, cold, or frappe
On summer Fridays, we have cherry limeades and the Coffee Shop Meal Deal!
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We need baskets!
The Gift Shop is often asked for gift basket donations for raffles at community events. If you have unused baskets at home, please bring them, and we'll give them new life!
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CHCS menu: Onaga and Eastridge |
St. Marys menus are available each morning through the Activities chronicle.
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Todd and Nancy Willert and Sarah Hancock worked at the Pottawatomie County Fair Rodeo Chamber of Commerce Concession Stand last Friday night. Maintenance staff also helped move tables for the event, and Jane McClain from Redbud filled 25 bags of ice to keep drinks cold.
Thanks to all who have a hand in helping community events succeed!
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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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