Community HealthCare System, Inc.

09/25/2025

CHCS staff participated in a Together for Tomorrow community event this past Friday night at the Holton vs. Royal Valley football game.

Together for Tomorrow (T4T) is a united community coalition dedicated to fostering mental health awareness, promoting mental wellness, and preventing su***de.

Staff showcased our mental health offerings and were available to answer questions. We are excited to be part of this community organization to help create awareness for mental health and su***de prevention.

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09/23/2025

Your voice matters. Start a conversation. Be the difference.

09/22/2025

It's National Surgical Technician Week!

Shoutout to our amazing Surgery Technicians!

They may work behind the scenes, but their steady hands, attention to detail, and teamwork help make every surgery a success. Thank you for your dedication to patient care—you are truly the backbone of the OR!

09/22/2025

Hello, fall!
The first day of autumn is here—time for crisp mornings, cozy sweaters, pumpkin everything, and colorful leaves. What’s your favorite thing about fall?

09/19/2025

In the U.S., su***de is the 2nd leading cause of death among people ages 10-14 and among people ages 15-24, and the 11th leading cause of death overall.

09/18/2025

Welcome, Little Ones!
There’s nothing sweeter than new beginnings, and we’re thrilled to share that our Birth Center has recently welcomed some precious new arrivals in August! Each baby brings joy, hope, and love into the world, and we are honored to be part of these special first moments.
Here are two of the six little ones we welcomed!
Congratulations to all the new parents—we’re celebrating right along with you!

09/17/2025

Supporting Patients After Hospital Discharge

Brenda Willcott, RN, serves as our Care Coordinator Nurse. This position plays a vital role in helping patients transition safely back home after an emergency room visit or hospitalization. When a patient is discharged from CHCS or another area hospital, Brenda follows up to ensure a smooth recovery process. This includes assisting with medications, scheduling follow-up appointments, arranging transportation, and helping patients access needed supplies.

Our goal: keep you healthy at home and connected to CHCS services!

09/16/2025

It’s EVS Week!

Our Environmental Services team are the unsung heroes who keep our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming every single day.
From infection prevention to creating a healing environment, their work is essential—and we couldn’t do what we do without them.

Join us in giving a BIG THANK YOU to our amazing EVS staff!

09/12/2025

Now welcoming new patients!

Amanda Rempe, APRN provides compassionate, high-quality care for the whole family.
Whether you need a wellness check, chronic care management, or sick-same-day visits, we’ve got you covered.

Don’t wait—appointments are available now.
Call our Westmoreland Clinic today at 785-457-9890.

09/12/2025

CHCS Launches New Transportation Initiative to Better Serve Staff and Patients

Community HealthCare System (CHCS) is excited to announce the launch of a new transportation initiative designed to make travel easier, safer, and more reliable for both staff and patients.
Beginning in September, CHCS will offer scheduled daily routes between three of our key locations: Holton, Onaga, and St. Marys. These routes will function much like “bus stops,” giving employees and patients a dependable option for transportation between CHCS campuses.
The daily route schedule will be:
• 8:10 a.m. – Leave Onaga
• 8:40 a.m. – Arrive in Holton
• 9:00 a.m. – Leave Holton
• 9:30 a.m. – Arrive in Onaga
• 10:00 a.m. – Leave Onaga
• 10:30 a.m. – Arrive in St. Marys
• 11:00 a.m. – Leave St. Marys
• 11:30 a.m. – Arrive in Onaga
• 12:30 p.m. – Leave Onaga
• 1:00 p.m. – Arrive in Holton
• 1:30 p.m. – Leave Holton
• 2:00 p.m. – Arrive in Onaga
• 2:30 p.m. – Leave Onaga
• 3:00 p.m. – Arrive in St. Marys
• 3:15: p.m. – Depart St. Marys
• 3:45 p.m. – Arrive in Onaga

For patients, the service provides vital access to appointments and services, helping to eliminate transportation barriers that can delay or prevent needed care. For staff, the service provides a convenient way to travel between facilities, reduces travel expenses, and facilitates connections with colleagues.
The initiative will utilize Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) vans, which CHCS already operates. By implementing these daily routes, CHCS will not only support our communities but also ensure that annual mileage requirements for the vehicles are met.
This effort is being launched as a six-month test program. CHCS will evaluate usage and feedback during this time to determine how best to continue or expand the service in the future.
“This program is another step in making healthcare more accessible,” said John Fitzthum, CHCS CEO. “Whether it’s an employee traveling between facilities or a patient needing care, reliable transportation can make all the difference.”
CHCS is proud to invest in innovative solutions that strengthen our rural healthcare network and meet the needs of the communities we serve. For more information on this exciting new patient transportation initiative, please call 785-889-5121.

09/11/2025

Eastridge Skilled Nursing Facility is now hiring Full-Time RN/LPN for Nights

What you can expect:
• Competitive Pay
• Full benefits package including immediate employer contribution to your retirement plan and health insurance beginning the first of the month following hire date.
• Family-friendly work environment

For more information, call: 785-889-5284 or 785-889-5026
Apply online at: chcsks.org
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our mission is to enrich the health and lives of the people we serve.

09/11/2025

Today, on Patriot Day, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the bravery of first responders and all who carried us through. We will never forget.