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Senior Life Solutions at Kingman Healthcare Center Receives South Central Award of Merit from Gov. Laura Kelly

Thursday, November 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Jerika Francis, Program Director at Senior Life Solutions in Kingman, KS shared the program received a letter of merit and certificate from Governor Laura Kelly. The letter states that Senior Life Solutions is a South Central Award of Merit winner in... Read More.

Diversicare Healthcare Services Celebrates Midwest CNA of the Year

Wednesday, October 22

Brentwood, TN (Oct. 21, 2025) — Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC, proudly hosted its Midwest CNA Banquet on September 25, 2025, at Terradyne Country Club in Andover, KS. This special event recognized Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) from across Diversicare’s Kansas centers for their unwavering commitment... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health’s High School Internship Program: Preparing the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals

Tuesday, October 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The High School Internship Program at McPherson Center for Health provides local students with hands-on healthcare experience while addressing staffing needs in critical entry-level roles. Since expanding in 2023, more than 30 seniors from McPherson High School have participated, and several... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Expands Network with Alliance Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and The Woman’s Place

Friday, September 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) is expanding its network through the partnership of Alliance Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and The Woman’s Place, strengthening access to specialized and comprehensive care for patients across Reno County and central Kansas.The integration enhances continuity of... Read More.

Healthcare & Insurance Forum Coming to Hutchinson – Open to the Public

Monday, September 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce invites local business owners and community members to its Healthcare & Insurance Forum on Tuesday, September 30, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at Hutchinson Community College – Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 E. 11th Ave.The... Read More.

Kingman Healthcare Center Announces Suicide Prevention and Awareness Event

Friday, September 19

KINGMAN, Kan. - Preston Sauers, CEO of Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, Kansas announced a record number of attendees registered for the 4th Annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Run. The event is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th at 8:00 AM and is... Read More.

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.

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.