Infection Prevention
Mask policy at JCHC
For the past two months, Johnson County has maintained a low COVID-19 case rate and continues to see a climbing vaccination rate. As such, the Johnson County Healthcare Center has modified its mask policy. The Johnson County Healthcare Center will not require fully immunized individuals to wear a mask within the main campus, including the…
Read MoreVacation safety during the pandemic
Source: Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology How can I make my travel plans safer? If you ultimately decide to move forward with your travel plans, follow these tips to ensure maximum safety during your trip: Get fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Wait two weeks after your second shot (or the one shot in…
Read MoreJCHC modifies COVID-19 policies
For the past six weeks, Johnson County has maintained a low COVID-19 case rate and continues to see a climbing vaccination rate. As such, the Johnson County Healthcare Center has modified its mask policy. Effective immediately, the Johnson County Healthcare Center will not require fully immunized individuals to wear a mask within the main campus,…
Read MorePublic Health, local pharmacies to begin vaccinating 65+ and educators
Local pharmacies – the Buffalo Prescription Shop and Corner Stone Pharmacy – are now offering vaccinations to those 65 and older. If you are eligible, give them a call to schedule an appointment. Johnson County Public Health is starting to schedule vaccinations for K-12 education (teachers and staff) and child care services. For those 65…
Read MoreHealthcare Center completes renovation project to curb virus spread
A $3.1 million renovation project aimed at preventing the spread of viruses at the Johnson County Healthcare Center is complete. The project was made possible through federal CARES act funds allocated to the state of Wyoming for costs incurred due to the coronavirus pandemic. Funds were specifically assigned to Wyoming health care providers, rural health…
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccine update
At this time, Johnson County Public Health is administering all COVID-19 vaccines for the public. Due to a limited supply of vaccines, Public Health will not be taking additional appointments for the vaccine until mid-February. All vaccines issued to the county have been accounted for. Existing scheduled appointments are secure. Once more vaccines are available,…
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccine FAQs
How many doses are available in Johnson County? Johnson County Healthcare Center received 300 doses on Christmas Eve. These vaccinations went to healthcare workers within Johnson County Healthcare Center, Amie Holt Care Center residents, Veterans Home of Wyoming, Willow Creek, and Agape Manor. Johnson County Public Health received 100 doses on Dec. 28 and Jan.…
Read MoreFree COVID At-Home Testing
Wyoming residents can all have a free at home COVID test. Here is what you need to know.
Read MoreMasks – Fact and Fiction
Take this short, fun quiz to see what you know about masks and COVID-19
Read MoreWith Virus Escalating, Department Recommendations Critical
Wyoming State Health Officer, Dr. Alexia Harrist said it’s not too late to improve the situation. “However, we won’t be successful if people don’t take simple steps to avoid spreading COVID-19 to someone who can’t recover easily or recover at all. It could be a family member, a friend or someone you don’t know. But doing what you can do to help is the right thing to do.”
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