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 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 […]

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Documentary Released

Clara Barton Medical Center is excited to announce the release of a documentary on the key facets of Alzheimer’s and dementia care by KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The video, featuring insights from Clara Barton’s Dr. T. Scott Webb and Clinic Nurse Manager Macy Ingham, RN, emphasizes the importance of early screening and diagnosis. All […]

Holiday Food Drive

In addition to collecting hygiene items, canned food, and nonperishable goods as part of their annual holiday food drive, Clara Barton Medical Center presented the Hoisington Food Bank with a monetary donation of $637.57 and 6 frozen turkeys from Clara’s Corner Café. Clara Barton physicians graciously agreed to raise the funds through a pie-in-the-face contest […]