Natalie Bieberle Promoted to Director of Therapy Services

  Clara Barton Medical Center is pleased to announce that Natalie Bieberle, DPT has been promoted to the position of Director of Therapy Services. Bieberle has been a practicing Physical Therapist since 2016 and has been an employee with Clara Barton for nearly 4 years. A local native, Bieberle grew up in Claflin, Kansas. She […]

Advanced CT Imaging Available at Clara Barton Medical Center

Clara Barton Medical Center recently upgraded their CT scanner to a new 128-slice scanner which will provide shorter scan times, improved image quality, and a lower radiation dose. Clara Barton Medical Center is currently undergoing an extensive renovation, updating and expanding various parts of the hospital. One major component of this project involves relocating the […]

Transportation identified as a barrier for accessing healthcare services in Barton County

In efforts to better serve their patients, Clara Barton has partnered with the Sunflower Diversified Public Transportation, the Hoisington Trolley and Golden Belt Community Foundation to help provide better access and financial assistance for transportation to and from medical appointments and procedures. Every three years, critical access hospitals are required to complete a Community Health […]

Clara Barton Medical Center Welcomes Pediatrician, Dr. Kayla Johnson, to Medical Team

Clara Barton Medical Center strives to provide quality healthcare close to home and is excited to announce the expansion of its pediatric care services, with the addition of Pediatrician Dr. Kayla Johnson to the Clara Barton medical team. Johnson (formerly Klug) is an Odin, KS native and attended undergraduate school at Fort Hays State University. […]

Clara Barton Medical Center Breaks Ground on Expansion Project

While a progressive medical facility focuses on bringing the latest and greatest to their patients, as services expand and specialists/providers are added, it is inevitable to be faced with “growing pains”. Over the past few years as Clara Barton Medical Center has continued to grow and expand services, employees have felt as though they are […]

Clara Barton Medical Center Partners with GPS Kids to Help Alleviate Daycare Shortages

Clara Barton Medical Center President & CEO, Jim Blackwell, poses for a photo with Program Administrator at GPS Kids Club, Debbie Stephens, and her staff in front of the new daycare house recently purchased by Clara Barton Medical Center. Clara Barton’s partnership with GPS Kids will help provide daycare relief for CBMC employees who have […]

Soupiset Promoted to Director of Nursing at Clara Barton Hospital

Clara Barton Hospital is pleased to announce that Paulette Soupiset has been promoted to the position of Director of Nursing as the current Chief Nursing Officer, Jane Schepmann, retires. Soupiset has been a nurse since 2005 and has been an employee with Clara Barton Hospital for nearly 12 years. Soupiset attended Kansas State University where […]

City of Claflin Receives Grant Funding for Implementing Smoke-Free Policies

Clara Barton Hospital Health for Life Coalition Representatives

The people of Claflin can breathe easier these days, thanks to the implementation of several smoke-free policies throughout the community. Although finding the resources and support to establish smoke-free policies proved to be difficult, in collaboration with the Health for Life Coalition of Hoisington and Northern Barton County, Clara Barton Hospital and Clinics, and Pathways […]