From: Laurie Moody
Reno County Communications Specialist
620-694-2568 | laurie.moody@renogov.org
In response to the declining COVID-19 numbers in Reno County, the Health department will discontinue their COVID dashboard, effective Monday, March 7. Active cases are currently at 18 with 54.57% of residents having received at least one dose of the vaccine. County numbers can still be viewed on the KDHE dashboard at www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas. General COVID information is available on the Reno County website at www.renogov.org/health.
“With the decline in COVID cases, we feel our time can be better spent on different educational initiatives,” stated Health Department Director Karla Nichols. “The Community Health Assessment this April will also help us refocus our efforts where they’re needed the most.”
The Health Department still encourages vaccination as an important mitigation measure. All Reno County residents over the age of 5 are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination. Walk-ins are accepted for ages 12 and over, but appointments are required for ages 5-11 by calling 620-694-2900, ext. 6.
In order to increase community access, the Health Department has also expanded their operating hours. They are now open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:30am to 6pm, Wednesday from 9am to 6pm, and Friday from 7:30am to noon.
Grieving the death of a loved one is never easy but Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County offers a “Space to Grieve” Kids Kamp for children 6-17 years of age to provide some coping skills.
“I’m not sure I will ever be able to repay my gratitude for the people who loved my parents while at Hutch Regional. They didn’t just work to heal their ailments, but truly loved on them. It was remarkable to experience,” said Kent. “These people, the nurses, are the heroes of the hospital. I always believed it about my mom and it is true for your staff as well.”
Monday, May 1st. This event will take place in the Doctor’s Park Community Room, located across the hall from the Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County office, 2020 N. Waldron, Hutchinson, KS 67502.
1701 E 23rd Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67502
620-665-2000
Visitation Hours:
M-F 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sat-Sun 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
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