Community HealthCare System, Inc.

11/14/2025

When little ones struggle to breathe due to congestion or illness, every breath matters.

Our pediatric suctioning services is available for children under the age of 2. We provide safe, professional care to help clear airways and bring relief—so kids can get back to feeling their best.

Services are available 24/7 but do require a provider’s order.
Call 785-889-4241 Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
After Hours and Weekends Call: 785-889-5001.

Because your child’s comfort and health come first at Community HealthCare System.

11/13/2025

Celebrating Home Care Month!

This November, we honor the incredible caregivers who provide skilled, compassionate care in the comfort of home. From helping with daily activities to supporting health and independence, their dedication ensures every person feels safe, valued, and cared for.

Thank you to our home care heroes for making a real difference every single day!

11/12/2025

We’re grateful for our amazing drivers and staff who keep our patients and community safely on the move. Your dedication, care, and countless miles make a difference every day. Thank you for driving our mission forward!

11/12/2025

Thanksgiving Food Drive: Share the Harvest

Help CHCS Fill Plates & Hearts This Season

This Thanksgiving let’s come together at all our CHCS locations to support our neighbors in need. We’re collecting non-perishable food items, diapers, and baby formula to stock local food pantries and bring comfort to families during the holiday season.

📅Collection Dates: Monday, November 10th – Friday, November 21st

📍 Drop-Off Locations: Bring items to any of the CHCS clinics, Long Term Care facilities, Hospital or at the CHCS gift shop.

🎯 Goal: To ensure every family has what they need to celebrate with dignity and warmth.

Most Needed Items:
Canned vegetables, beans, soups, and meats
Boxed meals, pasta, rice, and cereal
Baby formula and baby food
Diapers (all sizes) and wipes

Let’s make gratitude go further. Bring your donations and be part of something truly meaningful.

Give Thanks. Give Hope. Give a Hand

11/11/2025

Honoring Our Heroes

Today, we pause to recognize and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice have protected our freedoms and inspired us all. We are forever grateful.

11/10/2025

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) have been transforming healthcare since the 1960s—bringing expert care, compassion, and innovation to every patient they serve. From primary care to specialty services, they play a vital role in improving access and delivering exceptional care across communities.

Thank you to all our APRNs for your dedication, leadership, and the difference you make every single day!

11/10/2025

Medicare open enrollment is here!

Choosing a plan can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone.

CHCS offers free one-on-one Medicare counseling with our certified counselor, Meranda Schmitz, RN. She’ll walk you through your options and help you find the plan that works best for YOU.

Meranda is scheduling appointments at our St. Marys Family Health Center for this Wednesday, November 12.

To schedule please call: 785-889-5502

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

11/10/2025

Making sense of Medicare can feel like a maze, but you don't have to get lost. Let us help you navigate your Medicare options!
With Original Medicare you can see any provider who accepts Medicare, which is most. However, Medicare Advantage plans typically require that you get care from a more limited network of providers, and in most cases, you will need a pre-authorization from the insurance payer to see specialists, receive Part B drugs, get skilled nursing facility stays or inpatient hospital stays, receive mental health services or receive diagnostic services such as procedures, labs, tests, therapy, dialysis, hearing, eye exams, dental care and many other services.

11/07/2025

No need to wait weeks for your imaging exam!

At Community HealthCare System, your health is our inspiration—and we make it easy to get the preventive screenings and diagnostic imaging you need for lifelong wellness.

✅ Fast scheduling: We can often get you in within just a few days for your exam!
✅ Convenient locations: Multiple sites to serve you close to home.
✅ Advanced technology: Including our wide-bore MRI for optimal comfort.
From 3D mammograms for breast health to DEXA scans for osteoporosis and low-dose CT scans for lung health, our skilled imaging team is here to detect issues early—often before symptoms appear.

Enjoy a comfortable experience, fast results, and compassionate care every step of the way.

📅 Call today at 785-889-4272, ext. 2102 to schedule your appointment—because your health can’t wait!

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

11/07/2025

Teamwork in Action!

Last week, the Onaga Fire Department partnered with CHCS staff for a hands-on fire response training at Onaga Community Hospital. Instead of a simple building tour, firefighters tackled real-life scenarios. With minimal guidance, crews practiced gaining access to the hospital, obtaining the proper badge credentials, reviewing floor plans, and locating the designated “fire”—identified by cones.

This collaboration helps both teams stay sharp and ready for any emergency, ensuring the safety of our patients, staff, and community.

A huge thank-you to the Onaga Fire Department for their partnership and dedication to keeping our community safe!

11/07/2025

This Thanksgiving let’s come together at all our CHCS locations to support our neighbors in need. We’re collecting non-perishable food items, diapers, and baby formula to stock local food pantries and bring comfort to families during the holiday season.

Collection Dates: Monday, November 10th – Friday, November 21st

Drop-Off Locations: Bring items to any of the CHCS clinics, Long Term Care facilities, Hospital or at the CHCS gift shop.

Goal: To ensure every family has what they need to celebrate with dignity and warmth.

Most Needed Items:
Canned vegetables, beans, soups, and meats
Boxed meals, pasta, rice, and cereal
Baby formula and baby food
Diapers (all sizes) and wipes

Let’s make gratitude go further. Bring your donations and be part of something truly meaningful.