Month: October 2020

McPherson Center for Health is currently seeking volunteers to add to their Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). This is a group of local people dedicated to helping make changes that can positively impact the experiences of all patients and families across the continuum of care. Jamie Hicks, RN, is the hospital’s medical education coordinator and facilitates the group of volunteers. “Put simply, patients’ and families’ lived experiences offer valuable insight,” Hicks said. “We do many things well and the PFAC has regularly helped us see that but they also tell us what needs to be improved.  Working with the PFAC

The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for Charles Wesley Mata who is currently missing from his home in the 4900 block of Silver Ave. in Kansas City. Mata was last known driving a dark blue, 4-door 2008 Mazda 3 with KS tag 748-AQD, with an unknown direction of travel. Mata is an 81-year-old Hispanic male, 5 ft. 7 in. tall, who weighs 165 lbs. He has brown eyes, grey hair and glasses.  He was last wearing blue jeans, a gray shirt with green trim and glasses. Mata has early onset dementia. He was last seen

McPherson County Health Department reports 455 total cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in McPherson County. 346 of the total cases have now met recovery guidelines set forth by the KDHE or have passed away. There are two current hospitalizations and seven deaths. McPherson County has seen a dramatic increase in new COVID-19 cases. Please let our data solidify the need to wear masks, avoid large gatherings, stay home when sick, and practice good hand hygiene. The cold season is upon us and will not make our jobs any easier when trying to differentiate between COVID-19 and other ailments, like the

McPherson County Health Department reports 428 total cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in McPherson County. 346 of the total cases have now met recovery guidelines set forth by the KDHE or have passed away. There are two current hospitalizations and seven deaths. Our condolences go out to the family that lost a loved one. Updated case data includes: • New cases since last public release: 33 • Asymptomatic: 30 • Cases with unknown exposure: 186 • Cases 60 years old and above: 121 • Cases 50-59 years old: 48 • Cases 40-49 years old: 61 • Cases 30-39 years old:

If you live in McPherson or Lindsborg you are subject to a mask mandate. Both cities have passed local ordinances to mandate the use of masks in public to help slow the spread of Covid-19. In McPherson, the updated ordinance goes into effect October 28, 2020 at midnight with no listed end date. City officials meet weekly to assess numbers from the County Health Department and consider community feedback. County Commissioners support the city mandates for masks and encourage McPherson County residents to follow guidance provided by the McPherson County Health Department. “As our numbers rise, we have to consider