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OUR MISSION:
To Enrich the Health and Lives
of the People We Serve
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The primary goal of pulmonary rehabilitation is to help patients experiencing lung problems feel better and implement lifestyle changes. Typical pulmonary rehabilitation programs include:
- Monitored and supervised exercises
- Education about your pulmonary condition, control of symptoms, medications, and oxygen
- Assistance with smoking cessation
- Stress reduction and/or management techniques sessions
- Nutritional guidance
Those who benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation include those with a history of:
- COPD (Emphysema or chronic bronchitis)
- Bronchiectasis
- Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lung cancer and lung cancer surgery
- Lung volume reduction surgery
- Pre and post lung transplantation
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Thank you, Alicia, Meranda and Michelle for helping your patients breathe easy and live freely!
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What is an RDN?
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are food and nutrition experts with a minimum of a graduate degree from an accredited dietetics program and who completed a supervised practice requirement, passed a national exam and continue professional development throughout their careers.
Our registered dietitian is Beth Helmerichs. Beth performs an array of duties including:
- Provides nutrition and diet education to inpatients upon consults and swing bed.
- Provides Diabetes and weight loss and diet education to outpatients at all clinics when consulted.
- Follows residents at Eastridge and St Mary's Manor and provides nutritional assistance when needed.
- Assists in developing menus for all facilities. (Hospital, St Mary's Manor, Eastridge, Redbud) and also provides support when needed to all the dietary managers; Lofia, Theresa and Carol.
Thank you, Beth for all you do for our patients, staff and community!
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Koelling Takes 5th at State
Landon Koelling, a senior at Onaga High School and Fitness Center Aide at CHCS, recently earned a 5th Place medal at the 2024 Class 3-2-1A State Wrestling Tournament after defeating his opponent by a 4-2 decision.
Landon entered the tournament as the 5th ranked wrestler in the state in the Class 3-2-1A's 138-pound weight class and was coming off of a 2nd place finish at the regional meet. This was his third straight year to compete at the State Wrestling Tournament.
With his 5th Place finish, Landon became the first Onaga male wrestler to win a state medal since 2016. Landon finished his senior season with 33 wins and 8 losses and with a career record of 92-22.
Way to go, Landon!
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While doing some routine maintenance, Ben Schlegel and Kelly VanDonge noticed one of the parking lot light poles moving more than they felt it should. Upon further inspection, they discovered all of the bolts were loose, allowing the pole to sway. In high wind, it would have eventually fallen or broken.
Without incident, they were able to make repairs. Upon additional light pole inspections, they found that nearly all of the parking lot poles had loose bolts to some degree and repairs were made to all.
Thank you, Kelly and Ben, for this fantastic catch that most certainly averted a potential serious incident, either to property, a pedestrian, or both.
For this Great Catch, Ben and Kelly will each receive a voucher for a free CHCS t-shirt from the Gift Shop.
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SMART SNACKING
Snacking can provide an energy boost and still be healthy, if they’re planned right.
Make smart snacking habits with these tips:
- Snacking only when hungry, rate your hunger and avoid mindless eating.
- Having snacks planned out ahead of time. Fix snacks in advance, like wash and cut up fruits and vegetables, air-popped popcorn, and low-fat cheese, can save time later on.
- Make snacking simple by choosing different fruits and vegetables. Fresh, frozen, canned, or dried are all good options.
- Compare labels to limit items high in sodium, saturated fat and added sugars.
- Keep your snacking well balanced by including snacks with whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats.
- Eating different combinations of foods can be very satisfying and help to curb hunger.
- Snacks that include fruit can also satisfy a craving for something sweet.
Here is a list of healthy snack options:
- Make your own trail mix with whole grain cereals, unsalted nuts, seeds and dried fruit.
- Blend your own smoothie with adding 1 cup fat free milk and frozen fruit to a blender.
- Make a dip using low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt for raw vegetables.
- Mash an avocado with salsa and eat with whole-grain tortilla chips.
- Cut up fruit to make kebobs.
- Mix peanut butter with yogurt and dip with sliced apples.
- Cut a whole wheat pita into wedges and serve with 2 tablespoons of hummus.
- Create a yogurt parfait by layering 6 ounces of yogurt with ½ cup fruit, then sprinkle with granola.
- Prepare instant oatmeal using fat-free milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and ¼ cup dried fruit.
- Dress up a salad with a hardboiled egg, edamame, tomato, and 2 tablespoons salsa.
- Build veggie skewers with cherry tomatoes, cubes of cheese and lunch meat.
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February Babies!
We delivered four babies at our Birth Center in February.
We have pictures of three of these little cuties to share!
As always, we appreciate Lanie Bressler for the great photos!
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Clean Hands Count for Safe Healthcare
Most germs that cause serious infections in healthcare are spread by people’s actions. Hand hygiene is a great way to prevent infections. However, studies show that on average, healthcare providers clean their hands less than half of the times they should. This contributes to the spread of healthcare-associated infections that affect 1 in 31 hospital patients on any given day. Every patient is at risk of getting an infection while they are being treated for something else. Even healthcare providers are at risk of getting an infection while they are treating patients. Preventing the spread of germs is especially important in hospitals and other facilities such as dialysis centers and nursing homes.
We are proud of our hand-hygiene efforts with our percent of staff practicing proper hand-hygiene well above the national average.
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We are looking for volunteers to assist with the Health Fairs on April 27th. To sign-up, use the link below!
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Nominations for the Spring 2024 DAISY Award are due March 15, 2024.
Take this opportunity to honor a nurse who has provided not only exceptional care but has also extended unconditional compassion to a patient and
their family.
If you know someone that would like to nominate a nurse share this link to our online nomination form. Or a copy can be obtained at our clinic locations.
Please provide as many examples or details as possible.
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Upcoming Associate Birthdays
Gracie Frakes -Onaga: 3/8
Jaron Thomas -Redbud: 3/8
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New Employees
Chelli Schuster - RN,
Holton
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Coffee Time
Next Week's Coffee Shop Special:
English Toffee
16oz - $4, hot or cold
Coffee Shop Menu
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Storm Spotter Training
Pottawatomie County will host a Storm Spotter Class on Monday, March 11, 2024 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. The training will be held at the Sunflower Room, lower level of the Public Works building at 612 E. Campbell St., Westmoreland, KS 66549. For more information about the training please go to https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c82156f248964163b87ff425aad288d1.
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