Focus on Kansas

Community Spotlight - Johnson City

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:55:28 +0000

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

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:07:31 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:29:17 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:14:26 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:16:08 +0000

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.

Ellinwood

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:26:41 +0000

Come explore the friendly community of Ellinwood! Located in central Kansas, Ellinwood is a community of over 2,000 residents. The safe, caring community of Ellinwood is an ideal place to raise a family.

Ellinwood is home to Ellinwood District Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, which has been in operation since 1952. The hospital, and adjacent Ellinwood Hospital Clinic, employs sixty health care professionals and provides numerous services to patients.

Hoxie

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:13:12 +0000

“Good crops…Great families” is the sign that greets you as you drive into Hoxie from the north, south, east or west. It is an apt description of this progressive agricultural community. Old fashioned values where even your neighbor is considered your family and not just a friend is the norm in Hoxie. Neighbors helping neighbors is demonstrated in so many ways but particularly in the community benefits for those less fortunate. The generosity is amazing for such a small community.

One hundred twenty five employees call Sheridan County Health Complex (SCHC) their facility. SCHC is the road to wellness in northwest Kansas. The complex houses a 38-bed long term care facility, an 18-bed acute hospital, an eight-room assisted living unit, a rural health clinic and a soon to be completed wellness center.

Focus on Kansas, an online resource provided by the Kansas Recruitment Center (KRC), highlights health care organizations and the rural communities for which they serve. This additional tool of KRC is designed to assist you in finding the right practice opportunity in Kansas.

Anthony

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:18:59 +0000

The charming rural town of Anthony, Kansas is rooted in tradition and family values while having a multitude of modern amenities. Anthony is located approximately 56 miles southwest of Wichita, Kansas. Rich in agriculture, Anthony was established on the edge of a beautiful valley in 1878. Today, Anthony is thriving with a population of 2,400 and is known as a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

The patient-centered, family-focused, Anthony Medical Center owns and operates a 25-bed, critical access hospital, two rural health clinics, and a wellness center. The dedicated medical staff currently consists of one full-time Family Medicine physician, one part-time physician, two full-time PA-Cs, and one nurse practitioner. Anthony Medical Center offers a multitude of hospital services that reflect that patient care is their #1 priority.

Whether you are looking for a permanent health care position in Kansas, or seeking a temporary coverage opportunity, the Kansas Recruitment Center (KRC) and Kansas Locum Tenens program (KLT) wants to help you find an opportunity in Kansas that is a perfect match for you and your family. In an effort to increase your understanding of all that Kansas has to offer, KRC and KLT would like to share a new online resource with you! Focus on Kansas is a website designed to showcase health care organizations and the rural communities for which they serve. It will allow you the opportunity to learn about the highlights and advantages each community has to offer.

You will continue to be updated on featured communities highlighted on Focus on Kansas in the hopes that this online tool will serve as one additional service to assist you in finding the right match in Kansas.

Sheridan County

admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:30:51 +0000

Osborne

amanda — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:13:29 +0000

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. Recently, the hospital celebrated its 50th anniversary in July 2008.