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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…
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COVID 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 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 MoreJanuary is cervical cancer awareness month
According to the Prevent Cancer Foundation, more than 13,200 women are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer and more than 4,200 die from the disease every year. But there’s good news: Some cervical cancer is preventable thanks to screening tests and the HPV vaccine. Many cervical cancers are caused by an HPV infection, which is a…
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Boosters shown to increase protection against Omicron
According to data from South Africa and the United Kingdom, a COVID vaccine booster dose increases vaccine effectiveness against the Omicron variant to 75%, compared to 35% for those who have received two doses of an mRNA vaccine. The reinfection risk of Omicron is five times higher than with Delta, and protection from a previous…
Read MoreThe flu is here!
Protect yourself and your family by washing your hands often; keeping your sneezes and coughs to yourself; and keeping your hands out of your eyes, mouth and nose. It’s also not too late to get the flu vaccine, which is available at The Family Medical Center – no appointment necessary. Walk-ins are welcome. (497 West…
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