Clara Barton Hospital and Clinics Welcomes Rheumatologist, Dr. Ken Baxa, to Medical Team
Rheumatic diseases affect over 25% of the U.S. population, both young and old, who commonly live with joint and muscle pain associated with musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders. Even with the prevalence of these conditions, rheumatology specialists are hard to come by in Kansas, especially in its rural communities. Clara Barton Hospital and Clinics strive to […]
Clara Barton Hospital and Clinics Welcomes Family Practice Physician, Dr. Renner as Newest Member of Healthcare Team
Clara Barton Hospital and Clinics is pleased to announce the addition of Kyle Renner, MD as the newest member of the Clara Barton healthcare team. Dr. Renner will be joining the medical staff at Clara Barton Medical Clinic as a family practice physician, seeing both children and adults. Renner grew up in Garden Plain, Kansas. […]
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation Awards Three Healthcare Scholarships to Employees
Each year, the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation awards scholarships to applicants interested in pursuing a degree in the medical field. The Dr. Robert Moore Scholarship was established at the request of the late Dr. Moore’s family to specifically assist employees of Clara Barton Hospital with their continuing education. These scholarships have been funded through endowments […]
City of Claflin Receives Grant Funding for Implementing Smoke-Free Policies
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Now Offering Lactation Consults at Hoisington Clinic
Breastfeeding offers remarkable health benefits for both infants and mothers and helps protect against certain illnesses and diseases. Changing to meet an infant’s nutritional needs as they grow, breast milk is found to be the best source of nutrition for most infants. But, due to a variety of factors, a startling 60% of mothers do […]
Clara Barton Foundation Benefit Event Helps Close Gap of MRI Campaign Goal
For nearly three decades, the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation has carried on the tradition of hosting an Annual Benefit – Golf Tournament, Dinner, and Auction in support of Clara Barton Medical Center. Although the last few years have been challenging navigating COVID, this event continues to be a vital form of support for Clara Barton […]
