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We are beginning to see the natural progression with a higher number of COVID-19 admissions. To date, we are at our highest volume with 5 positive inpatients in the COVID unit and 2 Persons Under Investigation. It is…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 29, 2020 (Emporia, KS) — Due to the increasing concerns related to COVID-19 and visitor limitations at Newman Regional Health, the Women’s Life Center is offering a virtual breastfeeding class to temporarily replace in person support groups…
By Jessica Merkel As the opening up of select US states and cities begins, some of us are going to be at home for a bit longer while riding out the curve in our community. As such, you may find…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2020 (Emporia, KS) — On Tuesday, Newman Regional Health announced a new protocol mandating that all clinical and non-clinical staff, including medical workers, administrators, and support staff, wear a mask while in the Hospital, Medical…
By: Katarina Knoff The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends that everyone, sick or healthy, should wear a cloth face mask in any place where it can be challenging to stay at least six feet away from others. This would…
By: Katarina Knoff Handwashing is the number one way to stop the spread of viruses, and COVID-19 is no exception. However, the unfortunate truth is that 95% of people fail to wash their hands long enough to kill harmful bacteria,…
Bob Wright, CEO Staying stable with admission/inpatient rate It appears as though our Lyon County positive cases are trending up, but it’s a combination of increasing our test capabilities and doing them in an environment where we know…
By Jessica Merkel Fitness is essential to a healthy life, but now more than ever, it is integral to maintain some kind of personal fitness routine while under stay-at-home orders. So what are some excellent ways to stay active at…
Bob Wright, CEO Respiratory Clinic and Drive Thru specimen collection has seen a significant increase in patient number this week. The number of inpatients is staying consistent between 2 to 4 since April 6. Overall increase in administered…
EMERGENCY ROOM, CLINICAL DECISION UNIT, HOSPITAL INPATIENT, HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT, AND PHYSICIAN OFFICES To help ensure a healthy and safe environment for patients, staff and our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, visitors will only be allowed in these areas under special…