The beginning of what is now the Clay County Medical Center was in 1903. The first two locations were in houses. These doctor operated facilities were privately owned.

The first publicly owned hospital in Clay Center was built in 1925 at 2121 Seventh Street by the City of Clay Center. The building presently houses the Clay County Museum. The hospital was transferred to county ownership in 1954.

In 1962 the present facility was built by Clay County. In 1973 a tornado seriously damaged the east part and it was promptly repaired. In 1987 the building was enlarged and completely redecorated. In 1993 a 12,000 foot addition was added to house up to 8 physicians and some added space for the hospital. In 1998 four additions were made to the facility, they are: a Wellness/Fitness Center, an Outpatient Clinic, a Nurses Center and expansion of the kitchen storage area.

The medical center is fully licensed by the State of Kansas and is certified by Medicare. The medical center is licensed for 25 bed. The medical center is Medicare certified to operate Swingbed and Hospice respite beds. The medical center sponsors a Medicare Licensed Hospice program known as Meadowlark Hospice.

Clay County Medical Center is a nonprofit medical center dependent upon the returns from patient care, a county tax levy and generous donations from people who see the need. Donations can be made to the medical center to purchase equipment and to assist in other ways to keep our facility in the excellent condition that it is.

To help the Medical Center meet its near and long-term financial needs the Clay County Hospital Foundation was Incorporated in 1987 as a separate organization. The Foundation understands that the Clay County Medical Center represents a commitment to the highest quality of health care for our community. In today's realities of continually rising costs, shrinking reimbursement and the increasing number of people who need medical help, the Foundation and its benefactors can make a difference. The Foundation Board of Trustees works to preserve and strengthen our community health care system by encouraging support through a variety of charitable giving programs. The mission of the Clay County Hospital Foundation is to secure voluntary gift support for the Clay County Medical Center.

If you would like to contribute to the Clay County Hospital Foundation or would like more information please contact us.

Clay County Hospital Foundation
P.O. Box 401
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2144
  foundation@ccmcks.org