Mask Policy Updated
At long last, the masks can temporarily take a trip to our desk drawers. CCMH is following the CDC guidelines for healthcare facilities, and these guidelines give options for zero masks. Each Thursday, county infection rates are analyzed; based on the findings, masks may or …
COVID-19 Visitor Guidelines Updated
The region’s COVID numbers are declining and the hospital has updated its visitor policy to reflect that decline. CCMH knows the healing power of a loved one holding a patient’s hand, calming their fears and supporting nursing staff. Incident Command updated the visitor policy: COVID patients: one visitor for the entire hospital …
Does Covid-19 Increase Your Risk Of Heart Disease?
First discovered in 2019, the novelty virus Covid-19 has quickly turned into a pandemic that continues even today. This virus has thrived despite many mandates, lockdowns and vaccination attempts worldwide. We continue to discover new variations of the virus, and more recently, have seen spikes …
Video Games: Are They Harmful?
Technology has come a long way in the last 50 years. So much so that video games today look almost nothing like the games you or your parents may remember. The days of blowing on cartridges and 2-D graphics are virtually nonexistent. Today, you can …
Is TikTok Causing Tics In Teenagers?
Social media is an ever-changing online landscape that has some pretty significant influence on mental health. And it’s up to us as individuals, parents and scholars to understand that with good come bad, and vice versa. One great example of this is TikTok, a social …
COVID Update
The FDA and CDC have modified their Pfizer booster shot recommendations, to include the following: The following groups SHOULD receive a booster shot of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after completing their Pfizer primary series People aged 65 and older Residents aged 18 …
COVID Update
Vaccination statistics continue to show a tangible benefit in preventing illness, hospitalization, and death. Statewide, over 90% of hospitalizations are occurring in unvaccinated individuals; death occurs in just 0.5% of vaccinated cases. CCMH encourages everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Booster vaccines are …
Keeping Your Children Healthy
Returning to school can be difficult for parents and children. Kids don’t want their summer vacation to end, and parents are thinking about back-to-school illnesses. Schools can be a hotspot for germs and viruses. Teaching your kids how to be safe, healthy and aware are …
COVID Update
Numbers at CCMH continue to rise exponentially – our previous all-time high of admitted COVID patients was 63, on January 4th of this year. We currently have 61 admitted, as of 8 AM this morning. We will likely set a new record today. To help …
