Aesthetic treatments will be available soon at Jefferson Community Health & Life, with services provided by Kirisha Afuh, FNP-C. JCH&L is now accepting appointments for free consultations, which begin Sept. 29. To make an appointment for a consultation or treatment, please call 402-729-6851.

JCH&L will offer both cosmetic and therapeutic injections.

Cosmetic neurotoxin injections (such as Botox® and Xeomin®) can relax the muscles on areas of the face and neck which cause wrinkles associated with facial expressions or facial pain. Treatment with neurotoxins can cause facial expression lines or wrinkles to be less noticeable. Areas most frequently treated are around the eyes, forehead and lips.

Cosmetic injections (removing or reducing wrinkles) are typically not covered by insurance. For cosmetic injections, payment is required the day of treatment. JCH&L will offer a Cosmetic Neurotoxin Loyalty card program.  Free consultations are offered for cosmetic services. At your consultation, you can discuss your needs, procedure recommendations and costs.

Therapeutic neurotoxin injections may be covered by some insurances for 1) TMJ dysfunction; 2) Bruxism (teeth grinding); 3) types of orofacial pain including headaches and migraines; or 4) Excessive sweating.  Therapeutic neurotoxin injections for medical purposes will typically be referred by a health care provider.

Therapeutic neurotoxins are diluted to a very controlled solution. When the solution is injected into the muscles with a very thin needle it is almost painless. Patients may feel a slight burning sensation during the injection. The procedure takes about 15- 20 minutes. Results are not permanent, but may last up to three months.

Treatment with dermal fillers can smooth out facial folds and wrinkles, add volume to the lips, and contour facial features that have lost their volume and fullness due to aging, sun exposure, illness, etc. Facial rejuvenation can be carried out with minimal complications. These dermal fillers are injected under the skin with a very fine needle. This lifts and smooths wrinkles and folds. Results may be seen immediately. Dermal filler treatments are not covered by insurance, and payment is required on the day of the treatment.

If you have questions for a medical professional trained in Aesthetics, Afuh can help. Afuh received certificates through Aesthetics Medical Educators Training and the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics. Her training included hands-on work with patients.

To make an appointment, call 402-729-3361, option 1.

FAIRBURY — The 27th annual golf tournament to benefit Jefferson Community Health & Life was successful, raising more than $13,000.

“We are very pleased with the success of this annual event. It’s a great way for JCH&L supporters to have a good time and help provide quality health care for our community,” said Lana Likens, director of public relations, marketing and development.

The golf tournament, held Friday, Aug. 11, at the Fairbury Country Club, was a fund-raiser for Jefferson Community Health & Life, a 17-bed critical access hospital located in Fairbury.

Winning teams were:

Champions of the championship flight were Edward Jones – Trevor Steinmeyer, Shae Austin and Ross Boeckner; second place: Rural Sleep Solutions — Stacy Shumard, Brooke Schwab and Jerry Miller; third place: Chappell Roofing— Derek Deger, Staci Deger and Devin Meyers.

In the First Flight, winners were High Plains Anesthesia — Marci Gillham, Penni Mitchell, and Nate Prellwitz; second place: Beckenhauer Construction—Joe Beckenhauer, Bill Barrett, and Patrick Hoins; third place: American National Bank—Don Osborne, Mike Beachler, and Derek Diller.

In the second Flight, winners were Nebraska Hospital Association —David Slattery, Jed Hanson and Taylor Craig; second place: Control Services—Clay Wiseman, Cindy Hill and Daen Lempke; third place: Barber Furniture—Kevin Barber, Tim McAllister, and Rod Edson.

This year’s sponsors include:

Hole sponsors: Beckenhauer Construction, Inc., Behrends Welding Inc., Bryan Health, Chappell Roofing,  Control Services,  Crescent Growth Capital LLC,  Eide Bailly LLP, GrandView Eye Care, Hauge Associates – MedPlan, Heartland Bank, High Plains Anesthesia, Loveland Products, NextEra Energy, Pathology Medical Services, Plymouth Electric, See the Trainer, The Olson Group, Westin Packaged Meats

Breakfast sponsor– Cancer Partners of Nebraska

Lunch sponsors—Baird Holm, Gill Insurance, Nebraska Hematology Oncology, ruralMED Management Resources

Contributing sponsors—Prairie Health Ventures, Quality First Insurance,,Rutt’s Mechanical Service, Rutt’s Heating and Air, Starr Buckow Insurance, Thrivent, UNICO

Flag prize sponsors—Casey’s General Store,,Directions EAP, JCH&L Burkley Fitness Center, Main Street Market, Nebraska Community Bloodbank, Nebraska Health Care Association, Nebraska Hospital Association, Quality First Insurance, Regional Care Inc., The Fairbury Journal-News, Union Bank,

Drawing prize sponsors— Scherbarth Ace Hardware, Don Sutton Club Repair, Barber Furniture,  Pepsi, Eagle Distributing, Quality First Insurance, Ol’ Red 99.5.

Other Sponsors  – Fairbury Country Club, Grandview Eye Care, Heartland Bank, Precision Signs & Graphics LLC, Ray’s Applemarket

“We especially want to thank our sponsors, donors, golf teams and volunteers.  It wouldn’t have been a successful event if we didn’t have such great support from our community, our peers, and companies we work with regularly,” Likens said.

Influenza vaccinations will be available at special clinics Oct. 18 and 20 at Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury Clinic. October is the optimal time to receive your vaccination. The CDC recommends influenza vaccinations for everyone 6 months and older.

Special influenza vaccination clinics will be offered at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 18, and Friday, Oct. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Appointments are required and can be made by calling 402-587-5188. Please be prepared to leave your name, a phone number where you can be reached, and which day you would like to have an influenza vaccine appointment.

When you arrive for your appointment, please use JCH&L’s new main entrance, accessible from H Street.  Influenza vaccines will be given in the Clinic Conference room.

Influenza vaccines will also be available at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic at regular clinic appointments or at a vaccine appointment beginning Oct. 23. Call 402-729-3361, option 1, for an appointment.

When you come to your appointment, please wear clothing which allows easy access to your arm. Bring your health insurance card and a photo ID. Most major insurances and Medicare cover the influenza vaccine. There will be a fee the day of your vaccination if you are a private pay patient.

Children 18 and under covered by Medicaid can’t get their influenza vaccines at these clinics. Please contact Blue Valley Community Action’s vaccination program at 402-826-2141, extension 3, for information on flu shots at BVCA shot clinics.

If you have questions or need more information, please call JCH&L’s vaccine line at 402-587-5188.

The Caregivers Support Group offered by the Alzheimer’s Association will meet on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Jefferson Community Health & Life Clinic Conference Room. The program for both sessions will be a video “Home Safety” from UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program.

For September and October we are going to trial having two meeting times to determine which is the meeting time that best meets the needs of potential participants. If you are interesting in attending but neither time works for you, please contact Lana Likens at 402-729-6855 to discuss other possibilities.

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. The group meets 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.