Health
Educate yourself: Staying healthy is a work in progress
by Laura Sarrach, RN As a registered nurse for many years, I have taken care of many patients who have paid a price for not taking care of their health. Many also have not educated themselves on what to do to stay healthy. I have diabetic patients who have no clue as to what diet […]
Bridge to Wellness
February – Core month by Gary Hicks Congratulations to everyone who participated in the January Fitness Challenge sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition! What a great way to jump-start a fitness routine. Walking is a wonderful, low-impact exercise. Your joints will love it, plus it improves circulation, increases bone density and strength, and improves […]
Is the coronavirus vaccine safe?
by Laura Sarrach, RN Finally, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We have a vaccine to make us all safe from the evil coronavirus. But the question is “Do you trust our government to tell us the truth about the vaccine?” So, let’s look at our options. We can stay in […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea receives COVID-19 vaccine, administers first vaccinations
CHELSEA, Mich. (Dec. 23, 2020) – Earlier today St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea received and administered its first shipment of the FDA-approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The hospital received 1,700 doses, joining six other Trinity Health Michigan hospitals that have begun administering COVID-19 vaccines to front line workers. The vaccines are being administered on a voluntary basis to health care personnel […]
As hospitals nationwide respond to COVID-19 surge, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea receives “A” grade for patient safety
CHELSEA, MI, (Dec. 21, 2020) – Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assigns A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationally for patient safety, announced that St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea has received an “A” ranking on its Fall 2020 scorecard. Amid its response to COVID-19, St. Joe’s was awarded an “A” for its commitment to […]
A New Year and New Fitness Goals—No Excuses!
Introducing: Bridge to Wellness Monthly Column by Gary Hicks Welcome to our new fitness column, sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition. It’s great to see so many people making fitness a priority in their lives. Each month, this column plans to focus on two things: 1) useful information on topics related to exercise and […]
From the CDC: 8 Things to Know about Vaccine Planning
From the CDC: In the United States, there is currently no authorized or approved vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Operation Warp Speedexternal icon has been working since the pandemic started to make a COVID-19 vaccine(s) available as soon as possible. CDC is focused on vaccine planning, working closely with health departments and partners to get […]
From the CDC: Evidence for Effectiveness of Masks
Masks are recommended as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice. This is called source control. This recommendation is based on what we know about the role respiratory droplets play in the […]