Jefferson County Health Center

03/20/2026

🥗 National Nutrition Month® Tip

Building a balanced plate is a simple way to support healthy eating. Try filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables, and the other half with lean protein and whole grains.

Small, balanced choices can help support your health and energy throughout the day. 🧡

If you have specific nutrition needs or questions, talk with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian.

03/19/2026

💊 Medication Safety Matters

Medications play an important role in managing health, but taking them safely is just as important. Understanding how your medications work, following directions carefully, and communicating with your healthcare provider can help reduce the risk of medication-related problems.

In our latest article, we share helpful information about medication safety, why it matters, and simple steps you can take to use medications safely.

📖 Read the full article here:

Medication safety means using prescription and over-the-counter medicines correctly to prevent harm and ensure they work as intended. Taking medications as directed, reading labels carefully, and communicating with healthcare providers can help reduce medication errors and keep patients safe.

03/18/2026

Kidney disease is often called a “silent disease.” Would you know the signs? 🚨

March is National Kidney Month, a reminder that kidney disease often has no symptoms until it becomes more advanced. Regular check-ups can help detect problems early.

Signs to watch for:
⚠️ Swelling in ankles, feet, or hands
⚠️ Fatigue or trouble concentrating
⚠️ Changes in urination
⚠️ Puffiness around the eyes

Learn more about kidney disease symptoms and when to see a doctor:
https://www.jeffersoncountyhealthcenter.org/about/news/know-the-signs-of-kidney-disease1

03/17/2026

Happy Healthcare HR Professionals Week! 🧡

This week, we’re proud to recognize the incredible Human Resources team at Jefferson County Health Center: Lidia Bryant, Diana Baker, and Noah Eklund.

Behind the scenes, they play an essential role in supporting our staff, welcoming new team members, and helping create a workplace where compassionate, high quality care can thrive. 🏥

Their work strengthens our teams and helps ensure the best possible experience for both our employees and the patients we serve.

Thank you, Lidia, Diana, and Noah, for the dedication and support you bring to JCHC every day! 🧡👏

03/16/2026

🥦 It’s time for a veggie showdown! 🥕

In honor of National Nutrition Month®, we’re putting some favorite vegetables head-to-head to see which one comes out on top.

Which veggie gets your vote?
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Tomatoes

Tell us your favorite in the comments below! ⬇️
The winning vegetable will inspire a healthy, delicious recipe that we’ll share with you soon.

Let the voting begin and let’s celebrate the power of nutritious foods! 🧡

03/16/2026

🌨️🚨 Important Announcement 🚨🌨️

Due to blizzard conditions, JCHC Clinic | Fairfield, JCHC Clinic | Richland and all other outpatient services will be closed today, March 16th, prioritizing everyone's safety. Our Walk-In Clinic, Ambulatory Care Unit and Emergency Room, however, will remain open normal hours for urgent health concerns.

❄️ Your well-being is our top priority. Please stay safe, warm, and indoors during this challenging weather.

03/13/2026

Safety means speaking up.

At JCHC, we celebrate team members who notice something, say something, and help prevent harm before it happens. Proactive teamwork protects our patients every day. That culture of awareness and accountability is one of the many ways we deliver care you can count on.

Thank you to our team members that are being recognized as part of Patient Safety Week who have gone above and beyond to keep patients safe.

03/12/2026

Falls can happen quickly, but many are preventable.

In our hospital, you’ll see safety measures in place such as:
✔ Call lights within reach
✔ Non-slip footwear
✔ Gait belts during therapy
✔ Staff assistance when needed

If you or a loved one feels unsteady, please let us know. Our team is always here to help.

Fall prevention isn’t just about safety in the hospital. It’s about protecting independence at home, too. 🧡

03/11/2026

🧼Clean hands save lives.

Hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most powerful ways we prevent infection in healthcare settings. You’ll see our team members sanitizing their hands frequently before and after patient care. That’s not routine, that’s protection.

And we encourage patients and visitors to do the same. Together, we can stop the spread of germs.

03/10/2026

Simple steps can prevent accidental medication misuse:

• Store medications up and away, out of reach of children
• Use the correct dose every time
• Ask questions about side effects or interactions
• Keep an updated list of your medications

Our pharmacy team is always here to help you understand your medications and use them safely.

Stop by today to pick up helpful resources and a medication organizer while supplies last. 🧡

03/09/2026

Today kicks off Patient Safety Week at JCHC!

At JCHC, safety guides every decision we make. From hand hygiene to medication checks to teamwork at the bedside. You may not see every safety step happening behind the scenes, but they’re there every moment you are in our care.

Because protecting our patients isn’t just part of what we do. It’s who we are. 🧡