CCHS board report for June

DAYTON—Finances for the Columbia County Health System continue to be impacted due to the COVID-19 situation, which caused a significant reduction of patient services during the first months of the year, according to CCHS CEO Shane McGuire.

An average of 771 patient visits were recorded at the Columbia Family Clinic, during the first three months of the year, but only 542 visits were recorded in May.

However, the month of May saw an increase in patient volumes in several areas; including Respiratory Therapy and Hyperbaric Wound care, and there were increased Emergency Room visits, along with an...