Caregivers Support Group to Meet Jan. 12, 2023

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The Caregivers Support Group offered by the Alzheimer’s Association will meet on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at 4 p.m. in the Jefferson Community Health & Life Clinic Conference Room.

The program will be a video “Repetitive Behaviors” by UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program.

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 which started again in November after a break because of COVID. The group now typically meets at
4 p.m. 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 Women’s Health Day Scheduled for Dec. 21, Jan. 4

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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 Wednesday, Dec. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 4.

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.

Huss Earns NHA Scholarship

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In an effort to address the ongoing health care professional shortage, the Nebraska Hospital Association Research and Educational Foundation is assisting future industry leaders in their efforts to pursue a degree in health care or further their education through two scholarship programs — the Graduate Studies Tuition Aid Program and the Undergraduate Health Care Career Scholarship Program. The scholarship programs can also encourage Nebraskans to remain in the state as they establish their careers in health care.

Sara Huss, CNA at Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside, is one of the recipients of the Undergraduate Health Care Career Scholarship program. Sara is  junior at Concordia College in Seward majoring in biology. She plans to graduate in December 2023 and go on to an accelerated nursing program.

Sara has been a CNA at Gardenside since June 2019.

Nebraska’s hospitals are proud to support these outstanding students who will keep our quality of care among the best in the nation.

 

JCH&L Alerts Community to Scam Phone Calls

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Jefferson Community Health & Life staff were notified this week of community members receiving scam phone calls regarding hospital bills from caller IDs that identified JCH&L.

“JCH&L will never call you and ask you to give your personal health information. JCH&L may call you about appointments or other information related to a visit. Our billing company also may call you about your bill. If  you are suspicious or something doesn’t seem right, please hang up and call us directly at 402-729-3351,” said Kim Shadduck, JCH&L business office manager. “Please do not give your Medicare number, social security number or other such personal information over the phone.”

JCH&L does use an outside company for billing. Calls from MedPlan will identify themselves as Patient Services, and the caller ID will be MEDPLANPAYMENTS. They will ask customers to call them back at an 800 number.

JCH&L wants to alert the community that there are a number of scam calls happening again, and they may use JCH&L or other businesses caller IDs.

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