Community Members ‘Pay-It-Forward’ in Support of Clara Barton Hospital Foundation
Every year, the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation hosts their single largest fundraiser in June. As 2020 began, planning was well underway for the annual event, as usual. The dinner committee picked a theme, designed the logo, decided on the caterer, meal, and decorations… then coronavirus swept the nation. Stay-at-home orders were issued, local businesses had […]
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation Awards Six Healthcare Scholarships
Each year, the Clara Barton Hospital 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 six scholarships, totaling $3,000. The Verda Lane scholarship was made possible through an endowment established […]
Clara Barton Hospital Partners with GPS Kids for Blessing Box Installation
Even during these difficult times, a positive light can be found on the corner of 12th and Vine. Over the last several years, small boxes that serve as miniature pantries, known as ‘blessing boxes’, have been popping up in communities across the nation. Clara Barton Hospital is proud to announce the recent installation of Hoisington’s […]
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 […]
