Community Howard Regional Health

12/23/2025

To all caregivers, patients and families - We wish you a happy, safe and healthy holiday season! 🎁

12/22/2025

The Community Service Committee of UAW Local 685 presented a $2,685 check to Rhonda Eastman, Director of the Community Howard Regional Health Foundation, in support of prostate cancer initiatives.

12/20/2025

Did you know that going through cancer treatment can make you more sensitive to cold temperatures?

Here are a few tips on how to keep your skin safe throughout the winter months.

12/19/2025

Visitor restrictions are in effect starting Monday, December 22 to help prevent the spread of respiratory infections, like the flu. If you're planning a visit at one of the Community Health Network hospitals or Cancer Centers, please ensure the following guidelines are met:
✅ No visitors under age 18
✅ Visitors are to be limited to patient’s immediate family or as identified by patient
✅ No more than two visitors at a time per patient
✅ Visitors must wear masks in patient rooms when requested
✅ Those with respiratory symptoms may not visit

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Community’s goal is to deliver quality care in the safest possible environment. Our visitation policies reflect the best evidence-based information available, and we’re confident in our safety protocols and our ability to keep patients, visitors and caregivers safe.

12/19/2025

We are grateful to the UAW Local 685 Women's Committee for their recent donation of $7,300. These funds will help the Community Howard Regional Health Foundation provide free mammograms and vital resources for local cancer patients.

12/18/2025

Grief is different for everyone. And it can bring out some unexpected emotions, experiences and habits. Just know that you're not alone and we're here to help.
To learn more about managing grief and support available to you, visit https://www.ecommunity.com/services/post-acute-care/in-touch-grief-bereavement

12/12/2025

We were honored to host an awards ceremony this week to recognize first responders from multiple departments for their actions in providing exceptional care in an especially difficult trauma situation. The ceremony recognized the efforts of KPD Officer Justin Macky, KFD Firefighters Jeremy Hillis, Sheldon Hardy, and William Miller, Howard County 911 Dispatcher Tanya Paquet, Community Howard Paramedics Kristen Pierce and Arienna "Ren" Ewing, and Luthern Air medical personnel Lynnze Martin and Christopher Valentine.

We want to congratulate Community Howard paramedics Kristen and Ren, as well as all of those involved in this patient's care. We're proud to serve this community alongside all of the dedicated first responders in this community.

12/10/2025

Meet our team of family medicine physicians at Community Family Medicine Care, located on Kokomo's west side on Columbus Boulevard. This team, along with Nurse Practitioner Kelly Foreit, are accepting new patients. To learn more about Dr. Taylor Daggett, Dr. Madison Heflin and Dr. Victoria Moyer, visit www.eCommunity.com/FAD

12/08/2025

With flu and other respiratory illnesses on the rise in Howard County, Community Howard Regional Health is putting visitor restrictions in place to protect our patients. Effective today, they include no visitors under the age of 18 and a limit of two visitors at a time per patient. We are grateful for your understanding during this time as we maintain our promise of "patients first" by providing a healthy environment for .

12/05/2025

You might not think you need your annual flu shot, but we're here to bust some myths and clarify some misunderstandings.

Not vaccinated yet? Get your flu shot at a Community location near you.

12/04/2025

Please extend a warm congratulations to Kristin Sears for this well-deserved recognition as the November PRIIDE Hero of the Month.
She was specifically recognized for going "above and beyond her daily role expectations" as the supervisor of practice operations with Community Heart and Vascular Care and Community Pulmonary, while also maintaining her standard tasks. It highlights her outstanding work ethic, commitment, and dedication.

12/03/2025

Congratulations, Cindy Hopwood, for being recognized as the Leader of the Month for November. Cindy's nomination highlights her role as a practice administrator with Community Physician Network Primary Care, who consistently leads by example. Her commitment to fostering growth and providing excellent guidance makes her an invaluable asset to her team and organization.