The Nebraska School Activities Association requires that a physical evaluation be completed each year before an athlete can participate in sports. The state of Nebraska requires students entering Kindergarten and Seventh grade have school physicals. “A sports physical is completed to evaluate the overall health of an athlete to ensure they can safely do the […]
JCH&L Gardenside and Heritage Care Center in Fairbury are planning a fund-raising car show for Sunday, May 21, to conclude Nursing Home Week festivities for both facilities. Proceeds from the show will benefit residents at the two facilities. Pre-registration for vehicles to be entered is $15 if entered by May 7, or $20 if entered […]
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 […]
During National Hospital Week, May 7-12, Jefferson Community Health & Life thanks the many individuals who contribute to the excellence of health care in our community. Jefferson Community Health & Life – in 60th year of providing health care to residents of Jefferson County and the surrounding area — is one of Jefferson County’s largest […]
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside has once again received a 5 Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Gardenside has been a 5-star facility since the program began in 2008. Nursing Home Compare and the star rating system allow consumers to compare information about nursing homes. It contains quality of care, staffing […]
Cottonwood Hospice will hold a Grief Support Group June 13-Aug. 22 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 June 13. Sessions are set for June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25, Aug. 8 and 22. There is no […]
The Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program (ICAP) has recognized JCH&L Gardenside with Gold Status for having more than 90 percent of residents fully vaccinated. A certificate was presented showing Gardenside as one of the six long-term care facilities in the state with more than 90 percent of residents fully vaccinated. Director of Nursing Laura […]
Jefferson Community Health & Life was honored with the Bryan Health Connect PHO (Physician Hospital Organization) Health Care Quality Improvement Leader Award at the Bryan Health Connect Annual Membership Conference Awards Banquet on April 12. Bryan Health Connect (BHC) encouraged member organizations to display storyboards (posters) about their recent quality improvement projects and successes. The posters are an […]
A new program offered by Jefferson Community Health & Life gives area residents a chance to receive a degree in a new career with financial assistance, and commit to working at JCH&L. The JCH&L Apprenticeship Program seeks apprentices for careers in nursing, radiology, laboratory, speech therapy and possibly other health care careers. For those accepted […]
Children 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, April 20, and Friday, April 21, at Jefferson Community Health & Life. The program is open to kids in grades 3-6 and their adult […]
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