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Diagnostic Imaging at NRMC Sees Continued Growth

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Diagnostic Imaging employees at NRMC who provide patients with ultrasound exams include, (L-R) Matt Law, Jackie Karleskint, and Joe Heathman.

 

April marked a record number of ultrasounds performed at NRMC with a total of 329 exams. Diagnostic Imaging at NRMC involves many different types of imaging machines and exams. Ultrasounds are used by physicians to study soft tissue structures, such as the gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, and bladder. 

Ultrasounds can also measure the flow of blood in the arteries to detect blockages. It is most commonly understood for its use in studying the developing fetus during pregnancy.

“Being non-invasive, ultrasound is a strong alternative for certain imaging exams while providing no ionizing radiation exposure to the patient, says Todd Fine, Director of Diagnostic Imaging at NRMC. “The number of ultrasounds performed in April reinforces the decision to beef up our ultrasound imaging department to meet the needs of the area providers.”

With the addition of new providers, NRMC has seen the need for ultrasounds grow steadily and has begun to invest in expanding its capabilities and staffing accordingly.

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About Nevada Regional Medical Center
Serving a six-county area since 1937, Nevada Regional Medical Center is a 71-bed acute, intensive and skilled care hospital. Nevada Regional Medical Center has earned recognition as a respected regional medical center for its comprehensive health care services, skilled and caring employees and state-of-the-art medical technology. Staff represent more than a dozen medical specialties, including family practice, women’s services, neurology, urology, psychiatry, orthopedics, wound care services, and general, vascular, thoracic and oncological surgery. Additionally, consultation clinics are held regularly by specialists in oncology, pulmonology, podiatry, ear, nose, and throat and cardiology.

Fort Scott, Government

FS Commission Work Session May 11: Lake Fort Scott Property

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The Fort Scott City Commission will meet on Tuesday May 11th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Meeting Room at 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas to hold a work session to discuss Lake Fort Scott and the sale of City property. Also discussed will be street improvements. This meeting is open to the public, but no action will be taken.

The work session will also be available on the City’s YouTube channel.

Obituary

Obituary of Gloria Luker

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Gloria Delonia Luker, age 87, of Uniontown, KS, died Friday, May 07, 2021, at Moran Manor in Moran, KS. She was born February 21, 1934, in Troy, AL, the daughter of J.P. Colquitt and Lillie B. Griggs Colquitt. Gloria spent her childhood years in Troy, graduating from high school in 1953. She married Eldon D. Luker on April 7, 1955, in Troy. They made their home in Uniontown, KS, working together on the farm. Gloria was a friend to many, someone who never met a stranger. She was a member of the Paint Creek Church of the Brethren where she taught Sunday School and served as moderator of the church for many years.

Survivors include her husband Eldon of the home; a daughter, Marita J. Tanner and husband Albert, Uniontown, KS; a son, Brent D. Luker and wife Andrea, Overland Park, KS; and 3 granddaughters, Meredith Luker, Alyssa Luker, Brittany Jo Tanner. She was preceded in death by a son, William K. “Bill” Luker, 5 brothers, 2 sisters and her parents.

Rev. Chub Bolling will conduct memorial services at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 13th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial of cremains will follow in the Marion Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to either the Beacon or Uniontown High School and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Business, COVID-19

Survey Data: Vaccinated Adult’s Mental Health Improved

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After more than a year of declining mental health at the national level, there’s finally some good news – nearly 75% of vaccinated U.S. adults say that getting the vaccine has positively impacted their mental health, according to a new Walgreens survey.

 

The sentiment most shared among respondents is relief (64%), followed closely by thankfulness and optimism.

 

Survey results also suggest good news ahead for businesses, especially in the travel, hospitality and fitness industries.

 

Survey respondents shared that they are significantly more comfortable resuming the following activities once fully vaccinated:

  • TRAVEL: comfort level more than doubled once fully vaccinated (from 32.7% to 67.6%)
  • INDOOR GATHERING: comfort level nearly doubled once fully vaccinated (from 33.3% to 64.9%)
  • GOING TO THE GYM: 83% increase in comfort level once fully vaccinated (from 30.1% to 55.1%)
  • VISITING FRIENDS: 76.4% increase in comfort level once fully vaccinated (from 48.8% to 86.1%)
  • DINING OUT: 75.5% increase in comfort level once fully vaccinated (from 42.5% to 74.4%)
  • GOING TO WORK: 44.7% increase in comfort level once fully vaccinated (from 44.7% to 72.1%)
Fort Scott, Schools, Sports

FSHS Girls Swim Team Results

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The FSHS Girls Swim team had a busy week competing in Coffeyville on Monday and in Osawatomie on Wednesday night.
“We celebrated our senior swimmers on Monday Night as well, ” Coach Angie Kemmerer said. “Congratulations on a successful senior season: Dawna Hudiburg, Emily Davenport, Anna Gilmore, and Kourtney Flynn.  Next week the swimming tigers will finish their regular season meets with the League Championship on Wednesday, May 12th in Osawatomie.”
Here are the results from Coffeyville’s meet:
Team Finished 2nd
200 Medley Relay:
 3rd Place – Ashley Smith, Annelise Hall, Alyssa Smith  Dawna Hudiburg
  6th Place-Kourtney Flynn, maia Martin, Annalyse Gilmore, Rylan Mason
200 Free
5th Emily Davenport
6th Maia Martin (Best Time)
200 IM
4th Annelise Hall
6th Anna Gilmore
50 Free
2nd Ava Steier
3rd Dawna Hudiburg (Best Time)
6th Alyssa Smith
100 Fly
3rd Maia Martin (Best Time)
4th Anna Gilmore (Best Time)
100 Free
2nd Ava Steier
5th Alyssa Smith
6th Ashley Smith
500 Free
2nd Emily Davenport
3rd Kourtney Flynn
200 Free Relay)
2nd Dawna Hudiburg, Annelise Hall, Ashely Smith, Alyssa Smith (Best Time)
4th Ava Steier, Rylan Mason, Emily Davenport, Annalyse Gilmore (Best Time)
100 Back
5th  Kourtney Flynn (Best Time)
100 Breast
2nd Annelise Hall
4th Ashley Smith
5th Dawna Hudiburg
400 Free Relay
3rd  Ava Steier, Kourney Flynn, Maia Martin, Emily Davenport (Best Time)
Osawatomie 5/3 Swim Meet
Team took 4th out of 8 teams
200 Medley Relay
4th Dawna Hudiburg, Annelise Hall, Alyssa Smith, Ashley Smith
9th  Kourtney Flynn, Maia Martin, Anna Gilmore, Ava Steier (Best Time)
200 Free
10th Emily Davenport
12th Anna Gilmore (Best Time)
200 IM
7th Annelise Hall
11th Maia Martin (Best Time)
50 Free (51 swimmers)
10th Alyssa Smith
12th Dawna Hudiburg
13th Ashley Smith
100 Fly
2nd Ava Steier (Best Time)
100 Free (37 Swimmers)
7th Alyssa Smith
18th Anna Gilmore
500 Free
7th Kourtney Flynn
9th Emily Davenport
200 Free Relay
5th Alyssa Smith, Annelise Hall, Ashley Smith, Dawna Hudiburg
100 Back
2nd Ava Steier (Best Time)
14th Dawna Hudiburg
100 Breast
3rd Annelise HAll
4th Ashley Smith
16th Maia Martin
400 Free Relay
7th  Ava Steier, Emily Davenport, Maia Martin, Anna Gilmore (Best Time)
Health Care

Happy Nurses Week to all the nurses of Kansas!

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We are excited to share that Governor Kelly has signed a proclamation, officially recognizing May 6 – May 12, 2021 as Nurses Week in Kansas. A full version of the proclamation can be viewed by visiting https://bit.ly/33knxCT.

You have been a face of hope for the people of our state over the past year. You have shown courage, resilience, and selflessness in the most difficult circumstances. You have provided comfort in our greatest time of need. You have been strong when strength was needed most. The amount of gratitude toward you is unsurpassable. It seems no amount of appreciation is enough, but let us try by giving a very heartfelt thank you.

This week, we honor you.
Kelly Sommers, BSN, RN
KSNA State Director
[email protected]
ksnurses.com

Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Agenda For May 11

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Agenda

Bourbon County Commission Room

1st Floor, County Courthouse

210 S. National Avenue

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Tuesdays starting at 9:00

 

Date: May 11, 2021

1st District-Lynne Oharah                                                                Minutes: Approved: _______________

2nd District-Jim Harris                                                                      Corrected: _______________________

3rd District-Clifton Beth                                                                              Adjourned at: _______________

County Clerk-Kendell Mason

 

   

    MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM.

 

Call to Order

   

    • Flag Salute
    • Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
    • Eric Bailey – Road and Bridge Report
    • BSNF Bridge Overview
    • Community Corrections Advisory Board Member
    • Elected Officials Comment
    • County Counselor Comment
    • Susan Bancroft, Finance Director
    • Public Comment
  • Commission Comment

Justifications for Executive Session:

          KSA 75-4319(b)(1) To discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy

          KSA 75-4319(b)(2) For consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship

          KSA 75-4319(b)(3) To discuss matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency

          KSA 75-4319(b)(4) To discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust, and individual proprietorships

          KSA 75-4319(b)(6) For the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property

          KSA 75-4319(b)(12) To discuss matters relating to security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize such security measures.

COVID-19, Government, Kansas

COVID-19 Travel Quarantine List Amended

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Office of the Secretary LetterheadFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

May 6, 2021

Contact: [email protected]

KDHE amends travel quarantine list

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has amended its travel quarantine list to add Colorado and the countries of Cabo Verde, India, Maldives and Seychelles.  Several locations are removed from the list effective today, including New Jersey and New York, as well as the countries of Andorra, Aruba, Bermuda, Curacao, France, Hungary, Poland and Serbia.

A comprehensive list of those individuals needing to quarantine includes visitors and Kansans who have:

  • Traveled on or after May 6 to Colorado or the countries of Cabo Verde, India, Maldives and Seychelles.
  • Traveled on or after April 22 to Minnesota or the countries of Argentina, Bahrain, Croatia, Cyprus, Sweden and Turkey.
  • Traveled on or after April 8 to Pennsylvania or the country of Uruguay.
  • Traveled on or after March 26 to Delaware, Michigan or Rhode Island.
  • Traveled on or after March 12 to the country of State of Palestine.
  • Traveled between April 22 and May 6 to Aruba or France.
  • Traveled between April 8 and May 6 to Andorra, Bermuda, Curacao, Poland or Serbia.
  • Traveled between March 26 and May 6 to Hungary.
  • Traveled between March 12 and May 6 to New Jersey or New York.
  • Attendance at any out-of-state mass gatherings of 500 or more where individuals do not socially distance (6 feet) and wear a mask.
  • Been on a cruise ship or river cruise on or after March 15, 2020.

The travel quarantine period is seven days with a negative test result or 10 days without testing, with release from quarantine on Day 8 and Day 11, respectively. Further information on quarantine periods can be found on KDHE’s website.

For those traveling internationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is requiring testing within three days of flights into the U.S. For further information on this and other requirements, visit their website.

For those who are fully vaccinated (meaning it has been greater than two weeks since they completed their vaccinations) they are not required to quarantine regarding travel if they meet all of the following criteria:

  • Are fully vaccinated (i.e., ≥2 weeks following receipt of the second dose in a 2- dose series, or ≥2 weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine)
  • Are within 6 months following receipt of the last dose in the series
  • Have remained asymptomatic since the travel

Persons who do not meet all three of the above criteria should continue to follow current quarantine guidance for travel.

Additionally, people with previous COVID-19 disease are not required to quarantine following travel if they meet all of the following criteria:

  • Have evidence of a previous infection supported by a positive PCR or antigen test
  • Are within 6 months following infection. If an investigation was done documenting the date that symptoms resolved, or the date isolation measures were discontinued for asymptomatic patients, then the 6-month period can start from that end date. If those dates are not available, then the period will start from the date of the positive laboratory test. A serology or antibody test may not be substituted for a laboratory report of a viral diagnostic test.
  • Have remained asymptomatic since the travel

Persons who do not meet all three of the above criteria should continue to follow current quarantine guidance for travel.

The travel quarantine list is determined using a formula to evaluate new cases over a two-week period, then adjusted for population size to provide a case rate per 100,000 population. This provides a number that can then be compared to the rate in Kansas. Locations with significantly higher rates — approximately 3x higher — are added to the list.

For more information on COVID-19, please visit the KDHE website at www.kdhe.ks.gov/coronavirus.