Posts by Jennifer Burden
JCHC to host OB focus groups in March
The Johnson County Healthcare Center is putting together a focus group to learn more about how we can meet the needs of expecting parents. We want to hear from parents who have delivered at the Johnson County Healthcare Center, parents who have delivered elsewhere and expecting moms. We want to know what you liked…
Read MoreFree childbirth education classes set for April
Please join us for a three-part series of free childbirth education courses to help you prepare for the arrival of your baby. Classes are scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5; Tuesday, April 12; and Tuesday, April 19. All classes will be held in the conference room at the Johnson County Healthcare…
Read MoreJCHC named top 100 critical access hospital
The Johnson County Healthcare Center has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. “Being recognized as one of the top 100…
Read MoreIt’s a boy!
Get to know Dr. Ruby
Dr. Blaine Ruby is the practicing general surgeon at the Johnson County Healthcare Center. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1991. He knew he wanted to come back and live in the community. After completing medical school and his residency, he made the trek back to Wyoming. We sat down with Dr. Ruby to…
Read MoreCOVID cases spike, cause staff shortages
COVID-19 cases continued to skyrocket in Johnson County this week, forcing employers to get creative as they tackle staffing shortages. “We’ve tripled the number of COVID tests we’ve administered this week compared to two weeks ago,” said Miranda Camino, clinic director at the Family Medical Center. “And we are seeing a lot of patients who…
Read MoreJCHC to implement AED awareness and training program
A life saving device should be accessible, and a community should feel empowered and comfortable using one to save a life. That’s the goal of the Johnson County Healthcare Center’s AED awareness and training program. AED stands for automated external defibrillator. It’s a portable, life-saving device to treat people who are experiencing cardiac arrest. JCHC’s…
Read MoreAmie Holt Care Center COVID update
The Amie Holt Care Center is under outbreak status as deemed by the CDC, meaning a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. When a staff member tests positive, the infection prevention team investigates to determine if other staff or residents may have been exposed. COVID-19 testing will be completed for residents and staff if…
Read MoreNewest COVID variant spreads quickly
Highly transmissible. That’s how scientists and healthcare professionals are describing omicron, the newest variant of COVID. Due to the highly contagious nature of the variant, the Johnson County Healthcare Center has implemented changes to protect our patients and residents, including staff wearing KN95 masks (as they have multiple layers) for patient interactions. The Johnson County…
Read MoreCDC updates COVID isolation, quarantine period
The CDC shortened its recommendations for the isolation and quarantine period for those who test positive for COVID-19. “Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation from 10 days for people with COVID-19 to five days, if asymptomatic, followed by five days of wearing…
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