Jefferson Community Health & Life has been offering support groups for those with Parkinson’s and for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease for many years. Both groups were put on hold in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both support groups currently remain on hold indefinitely, said Lana Likens, director of public relations, marketing and […]
Influenza immunizations are important every year. But this year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, influenza vaccinations are more important than ever, said Amber Brunow, infection preventionist with Jefferson Community Health & Life. The CDC recommends annual influenza vaccination for everyone 6 months of age or older. The CDC recommends that vaccination be during October, […]
24th annual tournament successful despite COVID-19 Cancellation FAIRBURY — The 24th annual golf tournament to benefit Jefferson Community Health & Life was successful, raising more than $10,000 — even though it was cancelled because of COVID-19. “This year’s JCH&L golf tournament was one for the record books, and like so many other things this year […]
Dr. Casey Bowen, MD, to provide dermatology services Casey Bowen, MD, board certified dermatologist, will begin seeing patients at Jefferson Community Health & Life Outpatient Services on Monday, Sept 28. The clinic will be offered one Monday each month at JCH&L Outpatient Services. For appointments, call 402-729-6851. Dr. Bowen is with Dermatology Associates of Lincoln, […]
JCH&L Burkley Fitness Center will begin offering Armchair Aerobics outside on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. in an outdoor area just north of the fitness center. Participants will be screened outside near the class location. The class will be set up with appropriate social distancing […]
Based on recommendations from the CDC, Jefferson Community Health & Life encourages area residents to wear cloth masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. JCH&L has free cloth face masks for area residents, while supplies last. The masks are an adult one-size mask. Pick yours up at JCH&L Outpatient Services, Fairbury Clinic or Plymouth […]
Historic Walk Encourages Activity, and Share Community Historic Sites Kris Stone was the winner of a Kindle Fire in the JeffCo On the Move Historic Trail Walk Challenge introduced in May. The drawing was held at the Fairbury Public Library on Aug. 18. The concept of the Historic Trail Walk is simple: provide information at […]
Wellness Experience Offers Women a Convenient Way to Take Control of Their Health Women’s Health Days allow women from Jefferson County and beyond to complete their annual health checks and receive a well-deserved indulgence at the same time – in just under three hours. Women’s Health Day is a complete wellness experience designed to make […]
All tenants and staff are being tested Visits are on hold at JCH&L Gardenside and Cedarwood after a positive COVID-19 case was identified at Cedarwood. On Monday, all Cedarwood tenants and staff were being tested for COVID-19 to allow the facility to mitigate any potential spread. Families of all Cedarwood tenants have been contacted, as […]
An update to a new Electronic Health Record at Jefferson Community Health & Life, scheduled to take place on Aug. 17, will benefit patients, said JCH&L CEO Burke Kline, DHA. JCH&L is working with Cerner Corporation®, a global health care technology company, to implement a new integrated electronic health record (EHR) across its health center […]
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