Health & Wellness

Amy Holt
Nursing Home
Reduces Capacity.
May 8 2023

May 10, 2023

Staff shortages have forced Amy Holt Nursing Home to close 11 of its 44 beds.  The situation has far-reaching implications for both patients and their families, as well as the financial stability of JCHC. Compounding the issue, JCHC is also…

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Rely on Medicaid?
Changes Ahead.
May 2023

May 2, 2023

Medicaid is changing its enrollment requirements.  Thousands of Wyomingites stand to lose their Medicaid health insurance coverage if they don’t actively re-enroll each year.  Find out who is at risk and how to keep your coverage with Erik Saulness of…

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Buffalo EMS Interview.
April 2023

April 28, 2023

Ambulance services play a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of the community. As such, it is important to examine various aspects of their operations.  With a new 4 year contract for services in Buffalo with Buffalo EMS…

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JC Hospital
Board Meeting.
April 26, 2023

April 27, 2023

AGENDA Review and approve the prior month’s Board meeting minutes 0:00Chief of Staff Report 0:40Leadership Reports 5:40CEO Report 18:30Approval of Credentialing 29:40JCHC Financial Performance 41:00Executive Session 53:35Adjourn

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Say What?
Teens and the Rise in
Hearing Loss.
April 2023

April 25, 2023

Many teens are constantly plugged into their devices using headphones or earbuds.  While this may seem harmless, maybe even a pleasant relief from having to hear what they are listening to, it can actually lead to long-term hearing damage.  Although…

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Aging – A Candid Conversation.
Lorraine Steppe.
April 2023

April 20, 2023

The thought of getting older can be daunting. It can feel like there are so many obstacles and hurdles to overcome, from physical changes to mental health concerns or loss of independence.  Lorraine Steppe, a professional counselor, who is familiar…

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Get To Know
Public Health.
Mar 2023

March 29, 2023

Public Health wants you to know that they offer so much more than just vaccinations.   Kristin Friedrich and Erica Wallover share important information about the wide range of programs and services available at little or very low cost.  Need…

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Active Shooter Readiness.
Sheriff Odenbach & Police Chief Bissett.
Mar 23 2023

March 28, 2023

Mass shootings have become a tragic and too frequent occurrence.  In the space of just five days,  there have been two school shootings, one in Denver CO, and another in Nashville TN.  Flags are at half-staff outside schools and parents…

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The Surge in Drugs.
Sheriff & Police Chief.
Mar 23 2023

March 27, 2023

News media report almost daily on two massive challenges facing the nation;  drug use and mass shootings.   Should Johnson County folks concerned? How are our Sheriff and Police Departments tackling the challenge?    By proactive policing and working together. …

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A Glimmer of Hope?
Wyoming Suicide Crisis.
Mar 2023

March 23, 2023

Suicide is devastating.  Wyoming leads the nation per capita in deaths by suicide – nearly double that of the national average.  But there is a glimmer of hope.   Wyoming’s suicide rate fell in 2022.  Since Jan 2023 the 24-hour…

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Barn and Location Poster With Machinery

Britni Camino,
Rural Healthcare
District Board.
March 2023

March 11, 2023

The Rural Healthcare District Board (RHCD) oversees ambulance services in Johnson County.   Britni Camino, newly appointed chairperson, wants public input.   We asked her about the new 4-year contract with Buffalo EMS and the new building which must be…

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An Elder Hand Holding a Child Hand

“If I don’t, who will?”
Foster Parenting.
Feb 2023

March 3, 2023

Earlier issues with audio quality have been resolved. If they persist reload this page. A stable, caring home for even a short spell can make a world of difference to a child.     Johnson County needs foster parents.  …

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