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JCHC 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 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 MoreMask 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 MoreAHCC expands visitation
We are excited to announce that visitation restrictions are being loosened in the long-term care setting, which will allow in-room visitation with the residents. This change will be in effect at Amie Holt Care Center beginning on Monday March 29, 2021. Our Activities Department and volunteers will screen visitors at the main entry doors and…
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 MoreWhat’s healthy anyway?
Sometimes the “healthy” meals we make aren’t always healthy. They can be packed with sodium or sugar. Here are some things to keep in mind when planning your healthy meals. Choose fiber-rich veggies. Vegetables have a lot of positives – they are full of antioxidants and low in calories per portion. They are also packed…
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 MoreCommunity blood screenings set for February, March
Wyoming Health Fairs will once again host community wellness screenings in Buffalo and Kaycee. But this year is going to look different. There will not be an event at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Instead, community members will be required to make an appointment. Appointments will be made in 15-minute increments and the screenings will be…
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