Cases of COVID-19 in Jefferson County and surrounding counties have increased dramatically in the past two weeks. Jefferson County has had 157 new positive diagnoses in that time, meaning more than half of the county’s current total of 242 cases (as of Sunday, Nov. 15) have been confirmed in just the past few weeks. Jefferson […]
Because of the increase in COVID-19 cases in Jefferson County and the surrounding area, JCH&L Plymouth Clinic is now closed until further notice. Services remain available at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic. Those with any symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to call ahead and identify symptoms when making an appointment. Those with COVID-19 symptoms are seen at […]
Area patients who need the next level of care for diabetes will be able to receive it through a telehealth clinic at Jefferson Community Health & Life. A diabetes telehealth clinic will be offered monthly by Dr. Aaron Ward, a diabetes specialist with Complete Endocrinology at Bryan Health. Dr. Ward has special interest in diabetes […]
As of Nov. 5, Gardenside visitation is now limited to closed window visits or virtual visits only, because of a positive COVID-19 test at Gardenside. “We are required by CMS regulations not to allow any face-to-face visitation at this time,” said Deb Sutton RN, BS, NHA. “Safety of our residents and staff remains our first […]
It’s not too late to receive an influenza vaccination, and vaccinations remain available by appointment at JCH&L Fairbury and Plymouth clinics. Call today to make your appointment for: JCH&L Plymouth Clinic, Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 402-729-6888. JCH&L Fairbury Clinic, appointments may be made […]
Rebekah Kimberlin, PharmD, BC-ADM, a pharmacist at Jefferson Community Health & Life, has earned board certification in advanced diabetes management. Kimberlin has been a diabetes educator at JCH&L since 2016, and also serves as a lifestyles coach with the SmartMoves diabetes prevention program. The new board certification allows her to manage complex patient needs and […]
Dr. Burke Kline, JCH&L CEO, was honored on Friday as he was named the American College of Healthcare Executives Early Careerist during the ACHE annual convention, being held virtually this year. The Early Careerist Regent’s Award is selected using the following criteria: member of ACHE, demonstrating leadership capacity, executive capability, promoting their organization’s growth and […]
Surveys have resumed for Jefferson Community Health & Life patients, after few months of not happening because of implementation of the new Electronic Health Record. Survey letters with written surveys are once again going out for those who were hospitalized, and calls and emails are once again going out for those who have received clinic, […]
Wellness Experience Offers Women a Convenient Way to Take Control of Their Health In just about three hours women from Jefferson County and beyond can complete their annual health checks and receive a well-deserved indulgence at the same time. Women’s Health Day is a complete wellness experience designed to make women’s health easy. Jefferson Community […]
Ground was broken for a new Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury Clinic on Monday, Oct. 19. The groundbreaking ceremony was a hybrid ceremony of in-person and on line. It is now available on the JCH&L Facebook page. “This is a momentous occasion and we wanted to give it the attention it deserves, while keeping […]
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