Clinic holiday hours

We wish you a Merry Christmas ... and no need to visit our clinics! But if you or a member of your family is under the weather this holiday season, you will need to know our holiday hours. Our clinics in all locations will be: Open until 12 noon on December 24 Closed December 25 Open until 4:00 p.m. December 31 Closed January 1 Need to schedule an appointment? Find contact information for all clinics on our Locations page.  Our emergency rooms in Onaga and St. Marys are always...

Vaping has become a burning issue in communities and schools around the country. Community HealthCare System has been asked to serve as a resource to schools and parents in our communities and to help students, teachers, and families understand the risks and dangers of vaping.  On November 14, Merica Surdez, APRN presented information on vaping to grades 5 through 12 at the Onaga school. Merica was able to present to four different age groups; 5th and 6th, 7th and 8th, 9th and 10th,...

The holidays are here, and so is the yearly struggle to eat well and stay active. If you are hoping to avoid the need to make health or weight-related New Year’s resolutions, now is the time to focus on good habits. The Christmas feast will be ready soon – not to mention the delicious cookies, candies, and other treats on offer this time of year – and early darkness and cold weather are barriers to getting enough exercise. Following a few tips will help keep you on the right...

If you’ve been meaning to join a Fitness Center, don’t wait until January. We’ll give you our January special in December! Buy three months and get one month free, or buy 12 months and get two free. If you sign up for payments through electronic funds transfer, you don’t pay until the second month. For those who don't want to commit to a full membership, punch cards are available. Each card is good for 10 visits. During December, if you purchase two punch cards (basic...

Alisa Skruch works at CHCS, but a little more than a year and a half ago, she became a patient. April 3, 2018 was a beautiful day, and Alisa was driving to pick up her mother. Then her right front tire dropped off the asphalt, the gravel on the side of the road gave way, and her vehicle was slung into the ditch. “I remember thinking, ‘I’m just going to have to ride it out,’” she said. She went through a fence and hit a concrete culvert, then her vehicle came to rest...

A hernia is a tear in the muscle surrounding the abdominal wall or groin that allows internal tissue or organs to protrude, creating bulges under the skin. Hernias are a common medical condition, and they can be painful, thus limiting physical activity. In some cases, a hernia can result in a bowel obstruction that causes nausea, vomiting, and bloating and can become a surgical emergency. Larry Schroeder recently had surgery at CHCS to repair a hernia. “I liked the care I received at...

The National Cancer Institute recognizes lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer death. In the United States, lung cancer follows only skin cancer as the most common type of cancer. Many people don’t realize that lung cancer screening is available. Like any screening, lung cancer screening aims to find the disease early, when treatment may be more effective. Dr. Greg Welle, director of radiology at Community HealthCare System and Manhattan Radiology, said low-dose CT scan is the standard...

By Jacquelyn A. Lierz: My mother and I would like to say “thank you” to your entire staff of nurses and appreciate so much how caring and kind you all are at Eastridge. Also, a big thank you to the food service people and the housekeeping people. It is so nice when you are from out of town to be able to eat with your residents. Mother hasn’t been too quick to remember everyone’s name, so in order not to leave anyone out, please express our heartfelt thanks to everyone...

By Karen Elliott: Cold and flu season is here. Are you looking for ways to keep your family healthy? Handwashing is a simple way to prevent the spread of germs and keep everyone healthy and able to go to school, work, and other activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control, handwashing can prevent one in three cases of diarrhea and one in five respiratory infections such as cold or flu. Soap and water are the best tools to use. If soap and water aren’t available, an alcohol-based...

By Katie Kufahl: A crying baby can make just about anyone anxious, but new parents or caregivers can feel especially worried or frustrated when their baby cries and they don’t know how to help.  The period of purple crying helps parents understand this time in a young baby’s life. Crying is a normal part of every infant’s development. The acronym PURPLE describes specific characteristics of an infant’s crying during this phase. P: Peak of crying. Your baby may cry...