Coronavirus spurs rapid growth in telehealth
New partnerships and novel ways of reaching patients have emerged during the coronavirus crisis. “COVID has been a turning point in telemedicine,” said Dr. Thomas Utecht, Community’s chief medical and…
Collaboration key to local public health’s coronavirus response
When the coronavirus (COVID-19) arrived locally, Dr. Rais Vohra, Fresno County’s interim Public Health Officer, said he was glad to have strong relationships in place with local hospitals. Being able…
Coronavirus facts to share with those you love
What's the best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)? By continuing to wear face masks, staying six feet apart from others, refraining from touching your face, and…
Best Social Distancing Practices
Social distancing works As businesses and venues start to reopen to customers, a recent study reminds us of the positive impact safe practices can have against COVID-19, aka novel coronavirus. The research…
Partnering to provide food to vulnerable families
The housebound woman’s face lit up when she opened the cardboard box stamped with “Central California Food Bank” and found canned vegetables, muffin mix, dried beans, cooking oil and other…
Heart Monitor Helps Patients with Heart Failure Spend Less Time in the Doctor’s Office
Teresa Manning has been in and out of hospitals since she was 18. The culprit? Heart failure, a condition that causes your heart muscle not to pump blood as well…
Know the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s
As you age, it’s common for your memory to get a little rusty and for you to become more forgetful. But, memory loss that disrupts day-to-day life is not a…
Dangers of secondhand smoke and children
Children exposed to secondhand smoke from cigarette, cigar, marijuana smoking, and even vaping are breathing the same dangerous chemicals and poisons that smokers inhale. Homes and vehicles are places where…
What You Should Know about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Community Medical Centers is closely monitoring this season of high-volume influenza and are on high alert for the threat of the coronavirus. This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. The…
2 masks + 6 feet apart = stop the spread of COVID-19
What's the best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus)? By all of us continuing to wear our face masks and staying six feet apart from others. Our chances of…