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Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our patients and staff. We also know how much visitors mean to our patients and understand the importance of connecting with loved ones. Read on to learn how we're expanding visitation at our hospital and clinics, effective Friday, June 12.

We asked our infectious disease physicians to weigh in on when they'd feel comfortable resuming some everyday activities in the wake of COVID-19. Read on to see what they had to say.

We have received questions regarding the expanded visitation policy, which became effective Friday, June 12.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused us to shift the way we celebrate the Fourth of July, Read on to learn how to stay safe and enjoy the holiday this year.

Yesterday morning an inpatient at LMH Health passed away. Though the patient was previously diagnosed with COVID-19, their death is not thought to be a direct result of the virus.

Given the increase in the spread of COVID-19 in our community, our infectious disease team is encouraging high-risk patients to take special precautions. COVID-19 is a new disease, and as such, there’s limited information about the impact of underlying medical conditions and how they might create additional challenges for patients with COVID-19.

LMH Health is partnering with the Mayo Clinic to offer an experimental convalescent plasma therapy treatment to some patients with severe COVID-19.

Last month, Douglas County Commissioners recommended a Reimbursement and Direct Aid Plan for $24.9 million in funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The plan, which was approved by the State of Kansas on September 9th, includes a $7.5 million request from LMH Health to assist hospital patients, staff and the community.