Clara Barton Foundation Awards 12 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 that have been established over the years. This year the foundation awarded 12 scholarships, totaling $6,500. The Verda Lane scholarship was made possible through an endowment established by […]
CBMC Announces Partnership with Holistic Pain Management to Provide Outreach Services
Clara Barton Medical Center is excited to announce a new partnership with Holistic Pain Management (HPM), aimed at providing advanced pain management services to our community. This collaboration will bring much-needed pain relief treatments to patients in Hoisington and the surrounding areas, eliminating the need for long drives to receive care. HPM works directly with […]
CBMC Welcomes Pediatrician, Dr. Mercedes Ryan, to Medical Team
Clara Barton Medical Center is excited to expand its pediatric care services with the addition of Pediatrician Dr. Mercedes Ryan to their esteemed team of clinicians. Originally from Larned, KS, Mercedes Ryan, MD, FAAP, completed her undergraduate studies at Barton Community College and Wichita State University before attending the University of Kansas School of Medicine […]
CBMC Welcomes New Physical Therapist Kelsey Wallpe, DPT
Clara Barton Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Kelsey Wallpe, DPT, to their dedicated team of therapy professionals. Originally from Russell, Kelsey is excited to bring her knowledge and passion for patient care back to rural central Kansas. Kelsey earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. […]
Jackie Stiles to speak at Hoisington Middle School on July 10th
Clara Barton Medical Center is thrilled to announce that Jackie Stiles will be presenting an inspiring talk titled “Defying the Odds” at Hoisington Middle School on Wednesday, July 10th, at 7:00 PM. Born and raised in Claflin, Kansas, Jackie Stiles is a celebrated figure in women’s basketball, renowned for her incredible scoring record and dynamic […]
Clara Barton Foundation Funding the “Wonder of Innovation” at 31st Annual Benefit Event
After a year of exciting growth and development, the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation is eager to celebrate its 31st Annual Benefit over Father’s Day weekend (June 14 – 15)! This year’s event theme “Through the Looking Glass: Finding something special for you at Clara Barton” symbolizes the wonder of what can be achieved through community […]
Clara Barton Staff and Community Partners Unite to Fulfill Patient’s Last Wish
In a touching display of compassion, the staff at Clara Barton Medical Center rallied together to fulfill the dying wish of a patient in their care, igniting a series of events that resulted in a remarkable outcome. The patient, hailing from Guatemala and facing a near end-of-life situation, expressed his final desire: to have his […]
CBMC Adds Tania Wirtz, APRN at Acute Care Clinical Team
Clara Barton Medical Center is excited to announce the addition of Tania Wirtz, APRN, to its esteemed team of clinicians in Hoisington. Wirtz brings a wealth of nursing experience and a compassionate approach to acute care, delivering walk-in healthcare services to the community. Wirtz’s journey in healthcare began over a decade ago when she pursued […]
Dr. PJ Stiles Completes 1,000th Robotic Surgery Procedure
Dr. PJ Stiles, a distinguished general surgeon at Clara Barton Medical Center in Hoisington, Kansas, recently marked a significant career milestone by successfully completing his 1,000th robotic surgery. Specializing in various surgical procedures, Dr. Stiles utilizes the state-of-the-art da Vinci Xi robot at CBMC. “We are so proud of Dr. Stiles for achieving this extraordinary […]
Seeking Public Input on Local Health Needs
During the next four months, Clara Barton Medical Center will be partnering with the Barton County Health Department and other community health providers to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The purpose of the assessment is to better understand the current health needs of residents in the Clara Barton service area and to help […]
