Focus on Kansas

Osborne

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In unique Osborne County, one will find an open landscape with rolling prairie and bluffs accompanied by the Solomon Valley River. The county is said to be a sportsman’s dream surrounded by lakes, attracting visitors from all over the country to hunt pheasant, deer, quail and turkey. Two nine-hole golf courses are available to the public, along with a four-field baseball complex, bike and hiking trails, and a shooting range.

Osborne County Memorial Hospital (OCMH) is a non-profit 25-bed acute health care provider owned and operated by Osborne County in the State of Kansas. The hospital serves Osborne County as well as the surrounding communities. OCMH is governed by a 5-member Board of Directors appointed by the Osborne County Commissioners and is managed by The Great Plains Health Alliance, Inc. (GPHA). Staff members at the hospital work in a friendly, family oriented atmosphere, serving the needs of the patient and their families.

Coffeyville

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Located in rural Southeastern Kansas, Coffeyville is rich in social, athletic, educational, and cultural amenities as well as in western history. Coffeyville maintains its small town feel while only 60 miles from major metropolitan areas. Low hills surround this sandy basin on the west and south; the Verdigris River borders it on the east and north.

Take the “road less traveled” and discover Coffeyville, KS. The community of Coffeyville has received multiple Main Street Awards of Excellence from the Kansas Department of Commerce for community, architectural design, public/private partnerships, fund raising and reinvestment.

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is a 105 staffed (148 licensed) bed acute care medical center serving populations in both SE Kansas and NE Oklahoma. CRMC is an award-winning, Joint Commission accredited, not-for-profit facility. CRMC has state of the art facilities with electronic medical records and is one of only 15 Kansas hospitals with a college of surgeons accredited cancer center that serves 8 counties in Kansas. As a health care partner with the community, CRMC provides specialty clinics, emergency care, acute care, and general surgical and neurosurgical services. The commitment to quality health care is exemplified by health and wellness initiatives which focus on prevention.

For more information about Coffeyville or other communities, visit Focus on Kansas.

Hutchinson

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Hutchinson is not just a place–it’s a lifestyle with friendly, passionate, talented people. As the largest city in Reno County, with a population of 41,000, Hutchinson is located 39 miles northwest of Wichita, Kansas, along the Arkansas River. Visited by over 1.5 million visitors annually, Hutchinson offers an array of attractions and is host to special events including the Kansas State Fair and National Junior College Basketball Tournament. Festivals and fairs, sporting events, and inspiring performances by local artists fill the community calendar. Hutchinson provides an opportunity to live a small town life with big city amenities. It is a growing area that continues to attract families. Hutchinson and Reno County also have an appealing blend of shopping, dining and entertainment. Hutchinson, Kansas is the ideal city to work, play, and live!

The Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas is a multi-specialty clinic. The current staff of 19 physicians represent 11 specialties. There are approximately 200 employees at three locations. The clinic is physician-owned and physician-governed, with partnership offered after one year. Promise Regional Medical Center, a licensed 200-bed not-for-profit hospital is only five miles from the main location. Friendly colleagues and a helpful staff create an atmosphere where health care professionals can make a difference.

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Lincoln

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Lincoln is located in Kansas’s heartland, 45 miles northwest of Salina and about 100 miles from Wichita. The town possesses historic limestone buildings throughout the downtown area and is just 25 miles from beautiful Lake Wilson. Lincoln offers many outdoor activities, including water sports, hunting, fishing and high school athletic events.

Lincoln County Hospital is a 14-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH), open since 1950. The hospital is part of a small community atmosphere with a focus on “neighbors helping neighbors.” The service area includes the communities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Beverly and Barnard with approximately 3,500 residents. LCH is excited for a complete hospital remodel to be completed in February 2011.

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Atwood

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In northwest Kansas, the town of Atwood is a place where families work and prosper in the heart of Rawlins County. Intersected by two important highways, US Highway 36 and Highway 25, Atwood is easily accessible for travel. Atwood has a consistent agricultural base economy and is making great strides in economic development. The county has a solid workforce with a population of 2,600 people, and 45,000 people within an hour’s drive. Outdoor activities include hunting, recreation at Lake Atwood and golfing at the Country Club. Many patrons enjoy the array of downtown shops and eating out at various restaurants. Atwood has friendly neighbors, comfortable amenities, and is a place you’ll be proud to call home. Come see for yourself what Atwood has to offer.

Rawlins County Health Center (RCHC) offers top of the line health care to Atwood and surrounding communities. RCHC is now under construction after recently being approved for a $7,000,000 USDA loan for an entirely new patient wing and renovations. RCHC also has a new physical therapy/cardiac rehab addition. RCHC provides services to approximately 2,600 Northwest Kansas residents plus patrons from outlying areas. RCHC is a team oriented, patient-centered atmosphere that takes pride in giving professional care.

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Community Spotlight - Johnson City

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Where is the top place to live if you are an active Western lifestyle enthusiast looking for a place to plant your feet and put down roots? We venture to say, the Southwest Kansas town of Johnson City, Kansas. Also known simply as Johnson, the town is defined by a flourish of trees in the midst of the wide expanse of prairie, open fields, and magnificent sunrises and sunsets. As the seat of Stanton County, Johnson is located at Highway K-27 and US 160 Intersect. The quiet community has an excellent school system, beautiful golf course, airport, swimming pool, recreation center, new Senior Center and Assisted Living Facility. The community is situated just hours away from the Rocky Mountains where skiing and hiking can be enjoyed.

Stanton County Hospital provides quality healthcare with integrity, mutual respect, confidentiality and compassion. Stanton County Hospital is an 18 bed Critical Access Hospital, 26 bed Long Term Care Unit, and a Provider Based Physicians Clinic serving Stanton County Kansas and the surrounding area. The hospital is in the middle of an exciting $12.7 million renovation and remodel project that includes the addition of a new state of the art Medical Office Building. Some of the many services offered include Acute Inpatient Care, Skilled Swing Bed, 24-hour Emergency Department, Laboratory Services, CT Scan, Digital Radiology with PACS, Outpatient Physical Therapy, and many other health care services.

Community Spotlight: McPherson

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Consistently ranked among Norman Crampton’s “100 Best Small Towns in America,” McPherson is one of the Midwest’s most progressive communities. Located near the geographic center of Kansas, McPherson has a small town atmosphere with the convenience of a large city less than an hour away. McPherson boasts excellent school systems, a large industry base and strong agricultural production. The population of approximately 14,000 residents enjoy a wide range of amenities from local college theater productions to Chili Cook offs to hunting and boating.

Memorial Hospital in McPherson is a progressive 49 bed full service health care center in the heart of Kansas. Memorial Hospital provides high quality care to meet the primary, acute and emergency health care needs of area residents. It boasts one of the most advanced intensive care units in the area, a totally redesigned OB/nursery, new mammography and CT scanning equipment, regularly scheduled M.R.I. services, and is equipped for ultrasound, bone density scans, fluoroscopy, and nuclear medicine. Memorial Hospital also offers a comprehensive range of general and laparoscopic surgical procedures. Memorial Hospital is a progressive organization with a vision to be their community’s first choice for health care.

Scott City

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Scott City is located in western Kansas, just 62 miles from the Colorado border. Highly accessible, Scott City is 40 miles south of Interstate 70 and has an airport with approximately 25 based aircrafts and a full service fixed base operator (FBO). The clean bustling downtown and thriving business community are inviting to visitors and residents alike. The local officials diligently work to ensure Scott City remains strong and progressive. Top notch schools, terrific youth and adult programs, and a safe environment attract families to this growing area. Whether you are looking for a place to work, spend the day shopping, explore historical sites, or raise a family, Scott City has it all.

For more than fifty years, Scott County Hospital (SCH) has been dedicated to the mission of providing quality, cost effective, high value health care services to meet or exceed their customer’s expectations. SCH is a 25 bed, acute and skilled care, Critical Access Hospital. The hospital and attached rural health clinic are staffed by 3 doctors, 3 mid-levels and 2 nurse anesthetists. Utilizing modern facilities, state of the art equipment, and offering comprehensive services, SCH is a strong community partner, employer and health care provider of choice.

Phillipsburg

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Phillipsburg is located amongst gently rolling hills at the intersection of US Hwy. 36 and US Hwy. 183 in north central Kansas. This rural Kansas community, population 2668, is growing into the future while maintaining small town traditions. Quality schools, abundant indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities, a low cost-of-living and strong sense of community, attract young families, retirees and businesses—it may just be the perfect place for you!.

Phillips County Hospital (PCH) is a not-for-profit acute care 25-bed hospital. With a staff of over 150 employees, PCH services a population of approximately 25,000 from north central Kansas and south central Nebraska. The focus of providers is family care, with services extending to radiology, laboratory, rehabilitation, obstetrics, surgery and a variety of specialty clinics.

PCH’s mission is to create a healthcare hub of stability and success while providing quality and compassionate care for Phillips County and surrounding communities.

Stafford

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If you enjoy the amenities of a small town while still being a short drive to larger cities, Stafford is the community for you! Nestled in south central Kansas, Stafford offers a wide range of recreational activities such as parks, a public pool, golf course, movie theatre, hunting, fishing, a variety of restaurants, and more.

Stafford District Hospital is a progressive 25-bed hospital that proudly serves the community by continually achieving the organizational mission of providing an environment of excellence in which local physicians, with the support and assistance of qualified specialists and hospital staff, can provide the best possible medical care to Stafford and the surrounding area.

Stafford District Hospital is eager to find health care professionals excited to become a vital part of a small community, with friendly people and diverse activities for all ages.

For more detailed information about Stafford, click here.