JCH&L Occupational Health Now Offers DOT Lab Testing

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Jefferson Community Health & Life Occupational Health now offers Department of Transportation required lab testing. Lori Ohlde, RN, director of JCH&L Occupational Health, has completed the National Specimen Collector training and DOT rules Initial Qualification training to qualify to do the DOT required lab testing.

With the certification, JCH&L Occupational Health is able to test to meet the requirements of FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, and USCG. Testing is available for new hires, random testing, testing for reasonable suspicion/cause, post-accident testing, return-to-duty testing, follow-up testing and more.

Arrangements for testing may be made by calling JCH&L Occupational Health at 402-729-6857. Once testing is complete, employers who arrange for testing are able to login to a secure website and review results.

The addition of DOT lab screening complements the services of DOT medical exams, which have been offered for many years through JCH&L Fairbury Clinic.

Anyone with questions about the services can call JCH&L Occupational Health at 402-729-6857. Appointments for medical exams may be made by calling JCH&L Fairbury Clinic at 402-729-3361, option 1.

Influenza Vaccinations Available Soon at JCH&L

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Influenza vaccinations will be available at special clinics Oct. 18 and 20 at Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury Clinic. October is the optimal time to receive your vaccination. The CDC recommends influenza vaccinations for everyone 6 months and older.

Special influenza vaccination clinics will be offered at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 18, and Friday, Oct. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Appointments are required and can be made by calling 402-587-5188. Please be prepared to leave your name, a phone number where you can be reached, and which day you would like to have an influenza vaccine appointment.

When you arrive for your appointment, please use JCH&L’s new main entrance, accessible from H Street.  Influenza vaccines will be given in the Clinic Conference room.

Influenza vaccines will also be available at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic at regular clinic appointments or at a vaccine appointment beginning Oct. 23. Call 402-729-3361, option 1, for an appointment.

When you come to your appointment, please wear clothing which allows easy access to your arm. Bring your health insurance card and a photo ID. Most major insurances and Medicare cover the influenza vaccine. There will be a fee the day of your vaccination if you are a private pay patient.

Children 18 and under covered by Medicaid can’t get their influenza vaccines at these clinics. Please contact Blue Valley Community Action’s vaccination program at 402-826-2141, extension 3, for information on flu shots at BVCA shot clinics.

If you have questions or need more information, please call JCH&L’s vaccine line at 402-587-5188.

Grief Support Series Planned by Cottonwood Hospice

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Cottonwood Hospice will hold a Grief Support Group Series Oct. 10 through Dc. 19 at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic Conference room, 2200 H St.

Sessions will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. every other Tuesday starting Oct. 10. Sessions are set for Oct. 10, Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 19.

There is no cost, and the sessions are open to anyone who has lost a loved one in the past year.

Pre-registration is requested for planning purposes. Please call Cottonwood Hospice at 402-228-8501.

Caregivers Support Group to Meet Sept. 14

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The Caregivers Support Group offered by the Alzheimer’s Association will meet on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Jefferson Community Health & Life Clinic Conference Room. The program for both sessions will be a video “Home Safety” from UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program.

For September and October we are going to trial having two meeting times to determine which is the meeting time that best meets the needs of potential participants. If you are interesting in attending but neither time works for you, please contact Lana Likens at 402-729-6855 to discuss other possibilities.

Easiest access will be by parking in the H Street parking and entering through the JCH&L Main Entrance. Follow the signage to “Caregiver’s Support.”

The Caregiver’s Support Group is a program of the Alzheimer’s Association. The group meets on the second Thursday of each month in the JCH&L Clinic Conference Room.

The support group is designed for those who are caregivers and family members of those who have Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias.  The group provide an opportunity anyone interested to share their experiences with Alzheimer’s Disease and learn from other’s experiences. There is no cost, and no pre-registration required.

For more information, contact Lana Likens at Jefferson Community Health & Life at 402-729-6855.

JCH&L Holding Peach Sale as Fund-raiser

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Jefferson Community Health & Life is partnering with Main Street Market of Milford for the sale of Colorado peaches by the lug, as a fund-raiser for JCH&L. Main Street Market owner Craig Bontrager has pledged to donate to JCH&L based on the number of lugs of peaches sold.

Peaches are $48 per lug, or $24 per half lug. (A lug is approximately 20 pounds.) The final pickup time will be Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Distribution will be set up in the JCH&L main parking lot (west side of the building, accessed from H Street.)

Pre-orders are required by calling JCH&L at 402-587–5193. Call any time and leave a voice mail including your name, phone number, how many lugs of peaches you want to order, and what pickup date you want. Orders are due by Sept. 1 for the Sept. 12 delivery date.

Walk up sales may be offered during the pickup times, subject to peach availability.

Payment is to be made at the time of pickup, cash or check only, with checks payable to Main Street Market. No electronic payment options are available.

JCH&L Women’s Health Day Scheduled for Sept. 12, Nov. 21

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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 Health & Life is now scheduling for the experience on Tuesday, Sept. 12, and Tuesday, Nov. 21.

The program is available at the Jefferson Community Health & Life Health Center and Fairbury Clinic on select days every month, and includes:

* Personalized guidance from an on-site Women’s Health Day navigator

* Important health screenings, including fasting lab tests, a screening mammogram and a routine annual exam to assess overall and gynecological health (lab test and mammogram results will be available before participants leave for the day, while Pap test results will be provided later by mail)

* Complimentary breakfast and a relaxing indulgence—such as an express manicure or hand massage, for example. Offerings may vary.

* Reserved parking

“It’s so important for women to make time for their own health, but we know life sometimes gets in the way,” said Erin Starr, Chief Nursing Officer. “That’s why we created Women’s Health Day—to provide a convenient way for women to get their essential health screenings all at once, while also taking time to unwind.”

All major insurance plans are accepted for screening and exams (coverage is subject to individual policy terms). JCH&L Fairbury Clinic accepts new patients.

Appointments for the Women’s Health Day experience start as early as 6:30 a.m. To schedule, call 402.729.6841.

Next Men’s Health Clinics Scheduled at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic

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Men’s Health Clinic days have been scheduled at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic for Sept. 28, Oct. 24, Nov. 20 and Dec. 21. Bryce Taylor, PA-C, offers a wide variety of men’s health services at the Men’s Health Clinic. Appointments can be made by calling 402-729-3361 and asking for a Men’s Health consultation. You don’t need to give a reason.

Men’s Health consultations may cover a wide variety of men’s topics, including but not limited to: low libido (sex drive), insomnia, depression/anxiety, erectile disfunction, male pattern hair loss, enlarged prostate, weight loss, fatigue (low energy), smoking cessation, scrotal pain/mass, urinary incontinence, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, alcoholism, and infertility.

Privacy is the top priority. The scheduler does not need to know the specific reason for the appointment.

These consultations are covered by most insurances, similar to other routine office visit appointments. Copays and deductibles may apply depending on your insurance carrier. Lab services may also be subject to deductibles.

Men who have questions should schedule their Men’s Health Clinic visit today. Call 402-729-3361. Select option 1 for scheduling.

JCH&L Gardenside Evacuates Because of Fire Alarm

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JCH&L Gardenside evacuated for a short time at around 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, because of a fire alarm caused by smoke in the housekeeping area. Residents were taken to the JCH&L North Building.

Patrick Hoins, JCH&L Facilities Director and Safety Officer, said the fire department did come on site and helped investigate the cause of the smoke. The smoke was found to be from an  air handling unit on the roof, and the problem was corrected.

Gardenside residents were brought back into the facility once the fire department gave the all clear.

There were no injuries and no damage. The fire alarms sounded for about 45 minutes.

Kids Cooking Class Offers August Sessions

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Children will have an opportunity to learn about healthy eating and the importance of working together to plan and prepare healthy meals during a Cooking Class for Kids to be offered Thursday, Aug. 3, and Friday, Aug. 4, at Jefferson Community Health & Life. The program is open to kids in grades 3-6 and their adult partners. During each class, participants will prepare a simple healthy meal together and then enjoy the meal as a group. The class is sponsored by Jefferson Community Health & Life and Nebraska Extension – Jefferson County. This is the same class being offered twice – please only register for one.

The Thursday, Aug. 3, class will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Friday, Aug. 4, class will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The registration fee is $20 per team. Pre-registration with payment is required by Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Aprons will be available for the children to wear during the class, and available for them to purchase after the class if they choose for an additional $5.

For more information or a registration form, call Lisa Edeal, RDN, LMNT, at 402-729-6846.

Golf Tournament to Benefit Jefferson Community Health & Life

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A charity golf tournament to benefit Jefferson Community Health & Life has been set for Friday, Aug. 11, at the Fairbury Country Club.

The three-person scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 8:45 a.m. The 18-hole tournament will feature cash prizes along with pin prizes.

The entry fee is $225 per team. The field is limited to a maximum of 32 teams. The entry fee includes rolls and coffee beginning at 7:30 a.m., lunch, gifts for all golfers, mulligans and chances at pin prizes.

Hole sponsorships are also available. Sponsorship is $500 and entitles the sponsor to recognition at the hole sponsored and on the tournament program, and one team entry.

A raffle will also be available for those who choose to purchase raffle tickets.

Tournament proceeds are not designated to specific projects, and have been used for a variety of large and small projects at Jefferson Community Health & Life over the years.

Jefferson Community Health & Life operates a 17-bed, acute-care Critical Access Hospital in Fairbury, Neb., offering inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery, therapy, screenings, and emergency services. Jefferson Community Health & Life offers additional health and life services, including the Fairbury Clinic (primary and family care), Burkley Fitness Center, Gardenside (long-term care), Home Health services and Occupational Health services. In addition, Jefferson Community Health & Life supports numerous education programs and support groups.

Entry forms are available by contacting Lana Likens, director of public relations, at 402-729-6855, or email lana.likens@jchealthandlife.org.

2200 H St., PO Box 277, Fairbury, NE