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McPherson College and KU School Of Medicine Announce Collaboration to Advance Rural Healthcare in Kansas

Thursday, April 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College and the University of Kansas School of Medicine are partnering to promote rural healthcare in Kansas. Over the next 12 months, this collaboration will provide students with experiential, service, and research learning opportunities.“The collaboration will offer a wide range... Read More.

MOFB healthcare plan being considered again in legislature

Friday, February 28

Legislation allowing Missouri Farm Bureau to offer a healthcare plan to its members is being considered a third time in the state legislature. The effort fell short again in the Missouri Senate last year, but Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield there’s a different dynamic this... Read More.

Ohio Farm Bureau backs bill to expand rural healthcare access

Tuesday, February 18

Ohio Farm Bureau says the need for access to rural healthcare is growing. Director of state policy and grassroots engagement Whitney Bowers says the organization is supporting Senate Bill 100, introduced by Senator Susan Manchester, whichwould allow the group to offer their members a health plan in... Read More.

Rice Community Healthcare Announces Rebrand to Reflect Focus on Family Medicine and Unified System

Monday, September 16

By Rice Community Healthcare/Rice Community Health RICE COUNTY, Kan. (September 2024) — Rice Community Healthcare is excited to unveil a new branding initiative designed to align its services more closely with its focus on family medicine and community-centered care. As part of this rebrand, the... Read More.

Evaline Hess Healthcare Career Education Fund Scholarship Board Awards 17 Local Students Scholarships

Monday, August 26

By McPherson Center for Health McPHERSON, Kan. — The Evaline Hess Healthcare Career Education Fund Scholarship Board has proudly awarded 17 scholarships to local students pursuing careers in the health care industry.Each year, a dedicated trustee board carefully selects recipients from a pool of both... Read More.

Barton Healthcare Students Place in International HOSA Competition

Thursday, July 18

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community CollegeGREAT BEND, Kan. — Students from Barton’s chapter of HOSA (Future Health Professionals) joined about 12,500 students in Houston, Texas earlier this summer at the 2024 International Leadership Conference (ILC), where they competed against students from all 50... Read More.

Hutchinson YMCA, Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Partner on Community-Defining Project

Tuesday, July 16

By the Greater Wichita YMCA, Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System WICHITA, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announced today a partnership that will bring a new state-of-the-art Hutchinson YMCA facility to Reno County. The future 75,000-square-foot Y branch will be... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Hires Chief Financial Officer

Monday, July 1

By Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) is pleased to announce the hiring of Cameron Meyer as the new Chief Financial Officer. Meyer will be responsible for overseeing, building and structuring the team that manages the financial operations,... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Awarded a $4.38M Grant for an Innovative, Community Center Focused on Childcare, Entrepreneurship, Workforce, and Healthcare

Wednesday, February 7

By Lee Ann June, Communications Director for Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. – In a significant move to address the growing childcare needs in Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly, in collaboration with the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund, has announced the allocation... Read More.

“The Possibilities are Endless” Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System CEO Benjamin Anderson has Hopeful Outlook on New Position

Thursday, December 7

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Benjamin Anderson, the new Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Chief Executive Officer expressed that he and his family are excited to join the Hutchinson community and he is ready to listen to staff and Board members of HRHS and work... Read More.

HFD and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System to be Presented with Donations to Kick-Start Hope’s Cradle Project

Monday, December 4

By The City of Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System will be presented with over $33,000 in donations toward the save a child Hope’s Cradle project. This project will allow us to install baby cradles in... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Hires Chief Executive Officer

Tuesday, November 21

By Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) is pleased to announce that Benjamin Anderson has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, where he is responsible for the management, direction, and coordination of all... Read More.