Local Family Pays It Forward by Donating Hero Wagon
At just 16 months old, Parker Liebl has already faced significant health challenges. During birth, he developed a pneumothorax (collapsed lung) and pneumomediastinum, requiring immediate care in the NICU. After returning home, Parker continued to struggle with breathing, leading to the discovery that he was born with laryngomalacia, a congenital airway abnormality. This condition not […]
Donors Enhance Patient Access to Translating Services
Clara Barton Medical Center is proud to announce an important enhancement to its language access capabilities, thanks to a grant from the Midwest Energy Community Fund and a couple of generous private donations. The acquisition of a dedicated iPad, stand, and speaker for the hospital’s front registration area ensures patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) […]
CBMC Welcomes Sarah Vonfeldt, LMSW
Clara Barton Medical Clinic is excited to expand its mental health therapy services with the addition of Sarah Vonfeldt, LMSW, to its clinical team. As a clinical social worker, Vonfeldt is eager to bring her knowledge and dedication to serving the Central Kansas community. A Bunker Hill native, Vonfeldt earned her Bachelor of Social Work […]
Clara Barton Medical Center Welcomes Megan McIntare, RN, BSN, as New Director of Nursing
Clara Barton Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan McIntare, RN, BSN, as its new Director of Nursing. Originally from Fayetteville, Arkansas, McIntare brings a solid foundation in nursing and a passion for patient care to the role. McIntare began her nursing career by earning an Associate Degree in Nursing from North […]
Celebrating the ‘Power of Rural’: Employees Raise Funds for Critical Equipment – Matching Opportunity Announced
In celebration of National Rural Health Day, Clara Barton Medical Center proudly recognizes its dedicated employees who go above and beyond for their patients and community. Their commitment and leadership were most recently demonstrated through the foundation’s employee membership drive, which raised an impressive $29,518 toward replacing the 23-year-old C-arm used in radiology and surgery […]
Foundation Surpasses Annual Benefit Goal and Kickstarts New Project
Thanks to community generosity and a major contribution, the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce the 31st Annual Benefit exceeded expectations, raising a remarkable $193,586. Surpassing the initial $178,000 goal, these proceeds funded a new chemistry analyzer for the laboratory and will kickstart the next project for 2024-2025 membership. The new chemistry analyzer […]
CBMC Welcomes Marcus Herrera to Provide Mental Health Services
Clara Barton Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Marcus Herrera, LCPC, NCC, offering mental health therapy services at both the Hoisington and Great Bend clinic locations. He brings over 10 years of experience in the mental health field and will play a key role in expanding the range of care available to […]
CBMC Welcomes New Speech Therapist Emilee Roberts
Clara Barton Medical Center is pleased to add Emilee Roberts, MA, CF-SLP, to their esteemed team of therapy professionals. As a recent graduate, Roberts is enthusiastic and looks forward to the positive contributions she will make to the Clara Barton team and community. Originally from Chanute, KS, Roberts has demonstrated outstanding academic performance throughout her […]
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 […]
