Feeling sick? Afraid to come to the ER? We know this is a scary time right now for our community. Please remember when you are having a medical emergency, our ER is safe and open, 24/7. Our compassionate staff is ready to care for you. #ExpertCareClosetoHome
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Hope you can stop by and see us at #PairDay at Fort Leavenworth FMWR. We have hand sanitizers and we are sharing the good news about the new Saint John Urgent Care coming later in October. Plus learn about some great docs we have on the Saint John campus! #InPrimeHealth
Tummy trouble? Can't sleep? Chamomile tea is a non-caffeinated herbal tea that has a sweet, mild earthy taste. Drinking chamomile tea has been shown to help with digestion and insomnia. #inPrimeHealth
This is National Assisted Living Week and we are celebrating all the local, amazing staff who serve older adults in Assisted Living Communities. It takes special people to work in long term care, and you consistently go above and beyond the call of duty. Here we have photos of Kelli and Kim at Homestead of Leavenworth and Melissa at Twin Oaks Assisted Living #NALW
Did you know that apples are a good source of fiber and antioxidants like vitamin C. No matter the variety, when choosing apples, look for apples that are firm with no nicks or bruises. #inPrimeHealth
Oh we are so ready to ❌ Do the 5 Challenge ❌ !!
Fort Leavenworth FMWR
14 September at 14:00 ·
❌ Do the 5 Challenge ❌
Here is your next Survive to Thrive V2 Challenge! All you have to do is......
☑️ Do the 5 tasks below as an family or an individual
📷 Take a selfie while doing the task
📱 Post your selfies in the comment section below
Winners will be announced during the Garrison Town Hall on Sept. 23rd!
This challenge is sponsored by Saint John Hospital! 🩺
And we are STILL reaching out to others to spread a little fun, Fall/Halloween Spirit. Check out these cute pumpkins we dropped off to Lori at Twin Oaks Independent Living. She is pictured with our Nursing Director, Leah Monroe!
We treated our ER nurses to some healthy snacks and food this week. We want to tell them THANK YOU for all their hard work and dedication, especially given the extremely challenging COVID-19 pandemic. These nurses rock and we so appreciate them. Happy ER Nurses Week! #ERNURSESWEEK #inPrimeHealth
Rochelle from the Saint John Breast Center would like you to know that about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. During National Breast Cancer Awareness month, those scheduling an appointment for a 3D mammogram will receive a special gift from our staff: a pink mask and hand sanitizer. Schedule your appointment by calling 913-680-6179. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth2020 #inPrimeHealth
We couldn't agree more with the CDC! It is extra important to get a flu shot this year. Let's protect those we love. #inPrimeHealth #FightFlu https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/flu-vs-covid19.htm
Today is World Mental Health Day (October 10). Teena Ahuja, Prime Healthcare’s Vice President, Behavioral Health, has this advice, “Take control, love yourself, be kind to your mind and remove the stigma.” Visit the World Health Organization page for resources on managing stress and looking after your mental health. #worldmentalhealthday #2020
https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/mental-well-being-resources-for-the-public
We wish the staff and residents at Homestead of Leavenworth a very happy month of October. While we can't celebrate Halloween quite like we have in the past, there's no reason we still can't have some fun this month! We hope you enjoy the pumpkin we dropped off.
During Pharmacy Week we would like to acknowledge the invaluable contributions that our pharmacists and technicians make each and every day for our patients. These staff members are smart and dedicated and we appreciate all they do for our patients. #inPrimeHealth
We are VERY proud to announce that Saint John Hospital is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2021) according to new research released by Healthgrades the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. Saint John is a member of Prime Healthcare, one of the nation’s top hospitals for clinical quality.
And we have some more PUMPKIN fun. Angie from the Providence Wound Care Center was out visiting at Twin Oaks Assisted Living and LaToya from the Saint John Senior Behavioral Health Center was out visiting Cris Lansing Care & Rehabilitation Center.
We have some creative souls who have made some fun pumpkins for the Pumpkin Decorating Contest this week at Saint John. The contest raises money for Saint Vincent's Clinic here in Leavenworth.
It's Infection Prevention Week. We applaud our lead Infection Control Preventionist and the team that supports her. They have been and continue to be our rock during 2020. 😷#inPrimeHealth
January is Hot Tea Month! Many studies have shown that teas like white, green, herbal, black and oolong can help with immune system health, prevent inflammation, and help promote overall wellness. #inPrimeHealth
Our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Katrapati gives us insight on why he got vaccinated! #inPrimeHealth
Going out? Keep these items on hand when in public spaces: a mask, disinfecting wipes, and a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if possible. Learn more about everyday ways to slow the spread of #COVID19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/going-out.html
As our staff receive the vaccine for COVID-19, we asked them why this is important to them. #inPrimeHealth
A big shout out of thanks to Leavenworth USD 453 high school students for giving our staff some thank you bags today! We love them and appreciate your kind gesture. #inPrimehealth
Great information. Thanks for getting the word out.
Leavenworth County Kansas
January 5 at 11:02 PM ·
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and when they will be available for the public. We put together a list of common questions, you can access them at the link below.
We hope this helps!
https://files.leavenworthcounty.gov/COVID-19%20Vaccine%20FAQ.pdf
