COVID-19
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 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 MoreBoosters 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…
Read MoreCOVID-19 testing at JCHC
The Johnson County Healthcare Center offers a couple of options when it comes to COVID-19 testing. When you call The Family Medical Center at JCHC, a medical professional will inform you which test would be best for you. *The prices listed above are just for lab fees. Additional charges may apply. If you have been…
Read MoreAdditional COVID-19 doses recommendation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems should receive an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine. An additional dose can help these people make sure they have enough protection against COVID-19. Additional doses or booster shots are NOT yet available for any other groups.…
Read MorePfizer COVID vaccine receives full approval
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for those 16 years old and older. “The FDA’s approval of this vaccine is a milestone as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. While this and other vaccines have met the FDA’s rigorous, scientific standards for emergency use authorization,…
Read MoreSymptom check: COVID-19 or seasonal allergies?
Spring is in the air. Green grass peeks out through a blanket of snow. Buds swell and burst open, revealing tiny new leaves on trees. Colorful flowers begin to bloom on shrubs. Birds start appearing at backyard feeders. You wake up each morning sneezing and with a stuffy nose. In past years, your first thought…
Read MoreFDA, CDC lift pause on J&J vaccine
The Family Medical Center at the Johnson County Healthcare Center will resume administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, following a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel recommendation. The advisory panel stated that the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks. The CDC and FDA recommended a pause in the administration of…
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