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Jail continues to take steps to keep inmates virus free

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago4 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Adult Detention Facility has been preparing and responding to issues involving the COVID-19 virus and is working to keep jail inmates and staff safe. Captain Don Bischoff, said that he and his staff have been working with the Mohave County Department of Public Health as well as the jail medical staff from Wellpath, the health care provider contracted for inmate health services inside the jail. The jail began sharing information with the entire inmate population on March 6 as an effort to keep the population well informed with accurate information. Those communications have continued in…

Jail continues to take steps to keep inmates virus free

Ron Martin6 years ago2 years ago4 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Adult Detention Facility has been preparing and responding to issues involving the COVID-19 virus and is working to keep jail inmates and staff safe. Captain Don Bischoff, said that he and his staff have been working with the Mohave County Department of Public Health as well as the jail medical staff from Wellpath, the health care provider contracted for inmate health services inside the jail. The jail began sharing information with the entire inmate population on March 6 as an effort to keep the population well informed with accurate information. Those communications have continued in…

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Great-horned owls, nestlings putting on show

Pam Wanner6 years ago3 mins

Live-streaming camera provides unedited glimpse of nature A great-horned owl’s nest, tucked high in the wooden rafters of a pole barn at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, just got a little more crowded. After patiently sitting on the nest since early February, an adult female has been joined by a pair of nestlings that hatched sometime this week, according to Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) officials. As the female owl begins to raise her young brood, her mate has been diligent in delivering prey to the nest. “It’s an exciting time for the department’s wildlife-viewing program,” said Jeff Meyers,…

Local businesses donate to local COVID-19 response

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – As health systems nationwide face a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), local businesses have taken action to aid Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) in preparation for COVID-19 in our community. The following businesses generously donated their supplies, including several cases of N95 masks to KRMC: American Boiler Services Independent Electric Supply Grace Neal Preschool An N95 respirator is a mask designed to fit very close to the face to filter airborne particles. These masks and other articles of PPE are vital to protect healthcare workers as they provide invaluable care to patients. David Diemer, Branch Manager of…

Local businesses donate to local COVID-19 response

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – As health systems nationwide face a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), local businesses have taken action to aid Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) in preparation for COVID-19 in our community. The following businesses generously donated their supplies, including several cases of N95 masks to KRMC: American Boiler Services Independent Electric Supply Grace Neal Preschool An N95 respirator is a mask designed to fit very close to the face to filter airborne particles. These masks and other articles of PPE are vital to protect healthcare workers as they provide invaluable care to patients. David Diemer, Branch Manager of…

City of Kingman launches COVID-19 webpage

Ron Martin6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – As the City of Kingman navigates its way through the new territory of a worldwide pandemic, and how they best communicate important information to their residents, they have created a webpage with information that may be a “one-stop-shop” for community members. The link is available on the www.cityofkingman.gov homepage, by clicking the COVID-19 Information link at the top of the page, highlighted in yellow. Because the city has closed all public access until at least April 6, community members will find information to all city departments and be able to still conduct business. There is also community information regarding school closures, free…

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Jail continues to take steps to keep inmates virus free

Jail continues to take steps to keep inmates virus free

Great-horned owls, nestlings putting on show

Local businesses donate to local COVID-19 response

Local businesses donate to local COVID-19 response

City of Kingman launches COVID-19 webpage

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