Clara Barton Medical Center Partners with Senior Life Solutions to Expand Mental Health Services for Older Adults

Clara Barton Medical Center (CBMC) is proud to announce a new partnership with Senior Life Solutions, bringing specialized outpatient mental health services for older adults to Central Kansas. Through this partnership, community members ages 65 and older who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, or other emotional challenges now have increased access to compassionate, evidence-based care […]
Kelci Burkey, PA-C, Transitions to Women’s Health Role at Clara Barton Surgical Clinic

After over a decade of caring for families at Clara Barton Medical Clinic in Great Bend, Kelci Burkey, PA-C, has begun an exciting new chapter in her career, transitioning to Women’s Health at Clara Barton Surgical Clinic in Hoisington. Burkey joined Clara Barton Medical Center in 2015 and has been a trusted family practice provider […]
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation Awards 8 Healthcare Scholarships

Each year, the Clara Barton Foundation awards scholarships to applicants interested in pursuing a degree in the medical field. These scholarships have been funded through scholarship endowments established over the years. This year, the foundation awarded 8 scholarships, totaling $5,500. The Verda Lane scholarship was made possible through an endowment established by her family in […]
CBMC Among Founding Members of New Rural Healthcare Network

Clara Barton Medical Center is pleased to announce its role as a founding member of the Kansas High Value Network (KS-HVN), a collaboration of seven independent rural hospitals working to strengthen healthcare in rural communities across Kansas. The Kansas High Value Network was created to help rural hospitals share knowledge, improve quality, and explore innovative […]
Dr. Ian Kovach Providing Orthopedic Outreach Services at CBMC

Clara Barton Medical Center (CBMC) is thrilled to have Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Ian Kovach providing outreach services in Hoisington. Dr. Kovach sees patients two Thursdays each month in the Surgical Clinic and performs total knee and hip replacement procedures at Clara Barton Hospital. This additional service increases access to orthopedic care locally, keeping advanced treatment […]
CBMC Welcomes Dr. John L. Allen, Interventional Radiologist

Clara Barton Medical Center (CBMC) is pleased to welcome Dr. John L. Allen, M.D., Interventional Radiologist, to the medical team. Dr. Allen will provide advanced interventional radiology (IR) services in Hoisington several days each month, expanding access to specialized, minimally invasive procedures for patients in the region. Dr. Allen brings more than two decades of […]
Alex Wilson, RN, Joins CBMC as Director of Nursing

Clara Barton Medical Center is proud to announce Alex Wilson, RN, as the organization’s new Director of Nursing. In this role, Wilson will oversee the hospital’s inpatient nursing floor, providing leadership and support to staff while ensuring the continued delivery of safe, high-quality, and compassionate patient care. Originally from Washington State and born in Santa […]
National Diabetes Awareness Calendar

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CBMC Expands Mental Health Team with Addition of Kimberly Beary, LSCSW

Clara Barton Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Kimberly Beary, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, to its growing mental health team. As the need for mental health services continues to rise across Barton County and surrounding communities, Clara Barton remains committed to expanding access to quality behavioral health care. Beary’s addition strengthens […]
Cindy Burton, RN, BSN, Promoted to Manager of Emergency and Outpatient Services at Clara Barton

Clara Barton Medical Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Cindy Burton, RN, BSN, to Manager of Emergency and Outpatient Services. A native of LaCrosse, Kansas, Burton earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Fort Hays State University more than 37 years ago. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her […]