Clara Barton Hospital Foundation Members Improving Patient Care with Life-Saving Defibrillators
When someone’s heart suddenly stops from cardiac arrest, every second counts. Having an automated external defibrillator device, or AED, can make the difference between life and death. In the United States, around 475,000 people die from cardiac arrest every year. Clara Barton Hospital continuously looks for ways to improve patient care and outcomes, many times […]
Community rallies to support Clara Barton Hospital and Clinics amid COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic swept the nation, shutting down schools and all non-essential businesses, the effects could be seen and felt throughout the country, even in small communities such as Hoisington. With spring sports canceled, graduations postponed, numerous job layoffs, and the economic and financial struggles being felt on all levels, it can often be […]
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation Honors Lost Loved Ones with New Memorial Plaque
Memorial Day is a time to honor our fallen heroes and those that have fought for the freedoms we have today. Many use this day as a time to also remember lost loved ones, adorning gravesites and visiting cemeteries to pay their respect. Over the years, the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation has received a variety […]
Foundation Continues to Honor Timeless Tradition
Although part of the 2020 Annual Benefit Event is canceled, the long-standing tradition of auctioning off steer horns will still take place through submission of sealed bids. It is a yearly tradition for the Clara Barton Foundation to auction off a set of longhorn steer horns during their annual benefit auction. Over the years, many […]
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 […]