Long term care allows visitation

With the blessing of the state, family members will once again be able to visit their loved ones at the long term care facility within Crook County Memorial Hospital.

However, those who would like to spend time with a resident should be aware that guidelines have been put in place to continue protecting the health and safety of some of the county’s most vulnerable people.

“We understand how difficult it is to have these restrictions,” says Jamason Schmidt, nursing home director. “With our population being the highest at risk, we will continue to follow direction given to us and evaluate how we...