2024

April 4, 2024

OUR MISSION:

To Enrich the Health and Lives

of the People We Serve

Celebrating National Occupational Therapy Month

What is OT?

Occupational therapy is a science-driven, evidence-based profession that enables people of all ages to participate in daily living or live better with injury, illness, or disability. This is accomplished through designing strategies for everyday living and customizing environments to develop and maximize potential.

Occupational therapy assists people in:

• Achieving their goals.

• Functioning at the highest possible level.

• Concentrating on what matters most to them.

• Maintaining or rebuilding their independence.

Thanks to our amazing Occupational Therapy staff for providing inspiring care to our patients!

Our patient access associates are the first point of interaction patients have with our organization. They are key players in our overall patient experience. And they are an integral part of our revenue cycle management.

During registration, they have the responsibility to obtain the patient’s demographic and insurance information which is essential in getting medical billing and reimbursement right the first time around. Getting this information correct the first time is needed accurate and complete reimbursement later.

Thank you to our patient access associates who work hard every day to provide patient communication and an overall great patient experience!

You are all shining stars!

Pelvic Floor Therapy Expanded to Holton Clinic

We are excited to announce Theresa Schraad, DPT will be providing Pelvic Floor Services at the Holton Clinic! She will be starting Friday, April 12 and will be available for services every Friday 8:15 - 12:15.

This service has been a huge success for patients across the System, both obstetrical and non-obstetrical.

We currently offer pelvic floor therapy in Centralia, Frankfort and Onaga with Theresa and Jill Nolte, OT.

What is Pelvic Floor?

The pelvic floor and surrounding areas are made up of muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, connective tissue, and joints. It is connected to the bony structures of the pelvic girdle and works to support our internal organs and help us move. Any of these structures can be injured or experience dysfunction, just like the rest of the body. Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum changes have a significant impact on these structures and can lead to dysfunction. Pelvic health therapy is about helping you restore function and reduce impact to these areas.

What can a pelvic floor therapist treat in pregnancy and postpartum?

Prenatal Care:

Pain Management (SIJ, round ligament, pubic symphasis, etc.)
External Support Garments,
Urinary/Fecal Incontinence
Intimacy Concerns,
Constipation Management,
Diastasis education, prevention, & support
Labor & Delivery Preparation

Postpartum care:

Diastasis Recti Rehabilitation
Pain Free Intimacy/Intimacy Concerns
Scar Management (Perineal, Cesarean, etc)
Pelvic/Back/Breast Pain
Guided Return to Exercise
Core & Pelvic Floor Strengthening
Prolapse Concerns

CHCS Awarded Sunflower Foundation Grant

We were recently awarded a $75,000 grant from the Sunflower Foundation to support implementation of an integrated care delivery model to increase access to behavioral health services. We will receive the funds over the next nine months as grant milestones are met.

“We are grateful to receive these funds from the Sunflower Foundation,” said Todd Willert, CHCS Chief Executive Officer. “These funds will help support our continued effort to provide enhanced behavioral health resources to our communities. Access to these services continues to be a top priority and these grant funds will help support additional staffing needs, technology enhancements and items necessary for us to provide extended behavioral health services,” Willert said.

Merica Surdez, Chief of Provider and Clinic Operations at CHCS added, “Implementation of an integrated care model will help us address and create comprehensive treatment plans for those seeking behavioral health services. As we continue to see a tremendous need for mental health services, these funds assist in creating greater access to care and will also help improve health outcomes for our community members.”

Funding for this project was provided by the Sunflower Foundation: Health Care for Kansans, a Topeka-based philanthropic organization with the mission to serve as a catalyst for improving the health of Kansans.

March Babies!!

We had four babies born in our Birth Center in March and we have one adorable photo to share!

Thanks, Lani Bressler for taking this photo!

Crady Royer - St. Marys Manor: 4/5

Peyton Bowers - Eastridge: 4/6

Mary Beck- St. Marys Manor: 4/7

Paula Schwartz - Onaga - Redbud :4/9

Jasper Pie Into-Onaga-Laboratory: 4/10

Terri Meade - Eastridge: 4/10

John Meriwether-Onaga-Emergency: 4/11

Debra Schober - Centralia Clinic: 4/11

Eric Pace - St. Marys Manor: 4/11

Safety Reminder

Employee Events

The current leader heading into the final four is: dtanking with 87 points with thompsonm a close 2nd with 85 points.

Currently in last place is: dkrohn with 24 points.

The GOAT and biggest loser will be announced next week!

Stay tuned!

CHCS Menus:

Onaga Breakfast: April 8-12

Onaga Lunch: April 8-12

Eastridge: April 8-12

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

Coffee Shop Special -

April 5-12

Peanut Brittle:

Peanut butter & Caramel

View the full Coffee Shop Menu

We want to let you know that effective, April 15, all drinks and pastries prices are being increased by 25 cents. This includes all sizes and varieties. The meal deal will also increase by the same amount as well as some snacks,

It has been several years since we have increased prices. Due to the rise in our supply costs, we feel we must adjust our prices to help offset our additional expenses.

We appreciate your understanding.

Gift Shop

We just received a shipment of a new purses

made from vegan leather!

Also new to the shop are drink mixes, bourbon barrel aged spices, nuts and sauces and some awesome kitchen and home decor!

Stop by or shop on-line!

Remember, we can courier items to your location!

Last week's edtion's noted Cassandra Petri, Onaga business office, had decorated her cubicle in the Spirit of Easter this season! Well, it was not Cassadra after all, it was Myrna Shum!

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Tulip Festival

The Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce annual Tulip Festival is slated for April 13-14 from 10am to 5pm at the Wamego City Park!

For more information visit:

Tulip Festival 2024 - Events - Visit Wamego, Kansas - Small Town. Big Experience.

The Love, Chloe Foundation is a childhood cancer organization based out of Salina, dedicated to helping support Kansas families as they navigate their children through their pediatric cancer journey. One of their annual events is the Family Fun Run, scheduled to occur on Saturday April 20^th in Salina.

This year their goal to have every county in the state represented with a walker or runner!

Let's help them meet their goal to turn the state "gold."

You can find out more at: https://lovechloe.org/5k-run

Where: Lake Shawnee - Shelter Houses 1&2.

https://register.chronotrack.com/r/76754

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