https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-celebrates-occupational-therapy-month 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_2b45a23080194acbb5f7e0dc7b382f29~mv2.jpg Shawna Pederson, OTR/L, and Stephanie Hope, OTR/L, occupational therapists at Clay County Medical Center. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-nursing-team-recognized 2026-07-08 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_6f04ba7c44334c199b939e761ebb4c60~mv2.jpg Graphic recognizing Clay County Medical Center's nursing team for earning a five-star nurse communication rating and inclusion on Becker's Hospital Review list of top hospitals in Kansas for nurse communication. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-ceo-elected-to-kansas-hospital-association-board-of-directors 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_6dacbf2bdf5e4784a98e480b35f6fd09~mv2.jpg Austin Gillard, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer of Clay County Medical Center and member of the Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/hospital-foundation-announces-capital-campaign 2026-06-09 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_4c252a200933461dbd7906910bee854b~mv2.jpg Architectural floor plan rendering of the Clay County Medical Center expansion project, showing the new mental health clinic, family practice exam rooms, treatment rooms, procedure room, nurse stations, offices, reception areas, and patient waiting rooms. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/welcome-our-new-certified-family-nurse-practitioner 2026-06-09 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_2a130bd7f5ee46689a82fe9cd9ea102c~mv2.jpg Photo of Mindy Lovendahl, FNP-C https://www.ccmcks.org/post/wound-center-receives-dual-recognition 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_edafaebb65c34b308c4eba112991e071~mv2.jpg Members of Clay County Medical Center's Comprehensive Wound Center team recognized with the RestorixHealth Clinical Distinction Award and Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-welcomes-general-surgeon-dr-meghan-blythe-shriver 2026-07-28 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5141f7_2e76ac41eebd4235a7eb1852dd9f77bb~mv2.png Dr. Meghan Blythe https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-recognized-among-kansas-cleanest-hospitals 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_9a718745defa49219b785d5d10f49ad1~mv2.jpg Graphic recognizing Clay County Medical Center for earning a 5-star hospital cleanliness rating based on CMS patient experience survey results. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/ent-services-available-at-clay-center-family-physicians 2026-07-08 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_9e27213ea1ef4a33912c79a27f8ceae1~mv2.jpg Eric Purdom, DO, and Carissa Horton, PA-C, providers of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) services at Clay County Medical Center. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/gold-recognition-for-newborn-screening-excellence 2026-01-27 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_76fa990bc1ad4dcbb23aa1e1beab981d~mv2.jpg OB team members at Clay County Medical Center pose with the Kansas Newborn Screening Program Gold Recognition award for excellence in newborn screening services. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-recognized-for-excellence-in-patient-perspective 2026-07-08 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_4a7319c18aa044bd85521a3e084210ee~mv2.jpg Clay County Medical Center campus with signage recognizing the hospital's 2025 Performance Leadership Award for Excellence in Patient Perspective from The Chartis Center for Rural Health. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-recognized-with-women-s-choice-award-for-emergency-care-excellence 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_82d26e285ba04cbfbf368e26ee7307d0~mv2.jpg Graphic recognizing Clay County Medical Center as a 2025 Women's Choice Award recipient for Emergency Care and Emergency Room Wait Time and Efficiency. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-welcomes-danielle-wurtz-do 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_16edd155ff954b0db91b89b528629b41~mv2.jpg Danielle Wurtz, DO, family medicine physician at Clay County Medical Center serving patients at Clay Center, Linn, and Glasco Family Physicians. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/building-for-a-healthy-future-campaign 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_6e238a73064e4987bc312bda329cbaec~mv2.jpg Rendering of Clay County Medical Center's planned expansion, including a new mental health clinic and expanded space for specialty healthcare services. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/new-marketing-communications-and-foundation-director 2026-06-09 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_3e10844dbceb49aea3eab24fc8fe5e4a~mv2.jpg Image of Bryce Dolan, Director of Marketing at Clay County Medical Center, & family https://www.ccmcks.org/post/school-supplies-drive 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_193993ab72a74b7187bce523af314eca~mv2.jpg School supplies donation collection box displayed in the lobby of Clay County Medical Center as part of the annual School Supplies Drive. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-named-one-of-america-s-100-best-hospitals-for-patient-experience 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_957752d4c32044f984a29c5921c3c4be~mv2.jpg Graphic recognizing Clay County Medical Center as one of the 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience by the 2025 Women’s Choice Award®. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-receives-2024-performance-leadership-award 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_f6685c4a2d6b4cde8cff3b7506adfaa6~mv2.jpg Clay County Medical Center staff members pose with the 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Patient Perspective from The Chartis Center for Rural Health. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-recognized-as-health-quality-innovator-of-the-year-runner-up 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_85d240862e98415cac943feb2d0fa02f~mv2.jpg Members of Clay County Medical Center's Transitional Care Management team recognized for their award-winning efforts to improve patient care and post-discharge follow-up. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-stands-strong-as-ob-services-vanish-across-kansas 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_9d6f70657fae40b1a203d4c475ab6716~mv2.jpg Clay County Medical Center obstetric providers Eric Anderson, MD; Allison Haynes, MD; Elizabeth Koerner, MD; Allie Lohrmeyer, MD; and Danielle Wurtz, DO. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/chase-turner-dpt-joins-clay-county-medical-center 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_ea823ba8de004e6ebd652c40769c6084~mv2.jpg Chase Turner, DPT, with his wife, Shelbie, and their son, Colt. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/have-a-wound-wound-care-is-essential 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_5b1e2bcae1d14d4c89162c4e38cfe6ca~mv2.jpg Members of Clay County Medical Center's Comprehensive Wound Center team with Pam Brabec, FNP-C, celebrating specialized wound care certification and services. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/orthopaedic-services-expanding-total-joint-program-launches-this-fall-at-ccmc 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_ad20045214f1436c8410dbd8bd8321ac~mv2.jpg Orthopaedic surgeons James McAtee, M.D., and Adam Chase, M.D., who provide orthopaedic and joint replacement services at Clay County Medical Center. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-shares-construction-updates 2026-07-08 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_d165c361bfe9414e82be33afee714fa4~mv2.jpg Construction of a new ADA-compliant accessibility ramp at the Emergency Department entrance of Clay County Medical Center. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-welcomes-alya-houghton-fnp-c 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_2f8113773a3d4bd3ad57e04ff34c5539~mv2.jpg Alya Houghton, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, family nurse practitioner at Clay County Medical Center. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-hosts-diaper-drive-to-support-community-baby-shower 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_a7c2e086291a488c9be8261f966f9461~mv2.png We Love Babies! diaper drive graphic featuring a stork carrying a baby and promoting diaper donations for the Community Baby Shower. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/new-ultrasound-machines-enhance-diagnostic-imaging-services 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_80fb90581a5145abb1f01554fb028d76~mv2.jpg Clay County Medical Center imaging staff stand beside one of the new Canon ultrasound machines installed in the radiology department. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/environmental-services-team-awarded-5-star-cleanliness-rating 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_722823af5b284284a6914efff0e2cf2b~mv2.jpg Graphic recognizing Clay County Medical Center's Environmental Services Team for earning a 5-star cleanliness rating from Becker's Hospital Review. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/from-small-town-hospital-administrator-to-healthcare-visionary-the-remarkable-journey-of-d-max-fra 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_36554734052e4950b92dc71d3a664d6c~mv2.jpg D. Max Francis visits Clay County Medical Center and reflects on his time as Clay County Hospital Administrator from 1966 to 1968. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-completes-first-inspire-therapy-procedure 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_1f7596874cf64a878c063112e9d5abe9~mv2.jpg Clay County Medical Center surgical team following the hospital's first Inspire® therapy procedure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/ceo-austin-gillard-named-to-national-list 2026-05-05 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_928cfd5a21984fbaa0d080e9107522ec~mv2.jpg Austin Gillard, FACHE, CEO of Clay County Medical Center, recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the 2026 Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-encourages-residents-to-establish-care 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_89b5e721e4204bc5adec2f1b3970bed5~mv2.jpg Clay County Medical Center family medicine providers Allie Lohrmeyer, M.D., Christopher Worthen, M.D., Cary Murphy, M.D., and Danielle Wurtz, D.O., accepting new patients at Family Physicians clinics. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-revives-beloved-teddy-bear-clinics-for-kindergarten-students 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_2d492f543b8d4359bff97bf4869b9979~mv2.jpg Children participate in games and physical activities at the Mark A. Chapman Wellness Center during Clay County Medical Center's Teddy Bear Clinic event. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-welcomes-wendy-gibson-pmhnp-to-behavioral-health-team 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_735f296ea96744d498d9ef6798e285bb~mv2.jpg Wendy Gibson, PMHNP, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Clay County Medical Center. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-welcomes-crystal-hathorne-pmhnp-bc-to-behavioral-health-team 2026-07-08 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_e6145520070d441fb3c23a4d6030c0a6~mv2.jpg Crystal Hathorne, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Clay County Medical Center. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-receives-women-s-choice-award 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_2548cd29d8a344daafde578ccce112e3~mv2.jpg Image of Clay County Medical Center Women's Health Providers https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-the-cornerstone-of-clay-county-s-health-and-economy 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_e7c571bfc5564c3bae4c3f0a71174b6a~mv2.jpg Exterior view of Clay County Medical Center, the only hospital serving Clay County and a major contributor to the local economy and community health. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-awarded-2-5-million-state-grant-to-expand-surgical-capabilities 2026-06-01 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_07af977691944757ad7d4567ae1069a8~mv2.jpg Promotional image of the da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system, which will be acquired by Clay County Medical Center through a state grant to expand surgical capabilities. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-earns-prestigious-five-star-patient-recommendation-rating 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_52b4f28ea0ef4246a80133d1c56cb2f0~mv2.jpg Graphic recognizing Clay County Medical Center for earning a five-star patient recommendation rating from Becker’s Hospital Review. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/speech-language-pathologists-share-tips 2026-05-11 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_d9f2f50a69234d4299161e8e54386bae~mv2.jpg Megan Gfeller, MS, CCC-SLP, and Brenda Bohnenblust, MA, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologists at Clay County Medical Center. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/senior-life-solutions-program-selected-as-lead-training-site 2026-06-09 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_da25671f1e39406785b04e16035e5b3b~mv2.jpg Senior Life Solutions team members at Clay County Medical Center recognized as a national LEAD training site. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-names-dr-david-hein-as-er-medical-director 2026-08-17 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5141f7_286007dc38374d7d8acca48a3ddb110e~mv2.png Dr. David Hein https://www.ccmcks.org/post/urology-services-available-at-clay-center-family-physicians 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_11bf021784b2436594775c87817990d1~mv2.jpg Felipe Rosso, M.D., and Laki Evangelidis, M.D., urology specialists providing care at Clay County Medical Center. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-hospital-foundation-nears-fundraising-goal-for-3-8-million-project 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_06ce7bf76f814538904e44259f833b3a~mv2.jpg Exterior view of Clay County Medical Center, home of a planned expansion that includes a new mental health clinic and expanded physician services. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/nurse-communication-ranked-among-top-8-of-hospitals-nationwide-at-clay-county-medical-center 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_ca2dc157aafc4fe0826ead62a2303e84~mv2.jpg Graphic recognizing Clay County Medical Center's nursing team for earning a 5-star CMS rating for nurse-patient communication. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/national-recognition-for-outstanding-patient-care 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_e7ef9a79e3164b3ea0e3d65620a4b8db~mv2.jpg Graphic recognizing Clay County Medical Center for earning a five-star patient recommendation rating and being named among Becker’s Hospital Review’s top patient-recommended hospitals. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-welcomes-linda-bott-fnp-c 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_8ef5b43eb7ea415992a6973aa3a101d3~mv2.jpg Linda Bott, FNP-C, family nurse practitioner at Clay County Medical Center serving patients at Clay Center Family Physicians and Linn Family Physicians. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/gloria-park-dnp-aprn-pmhnp-bc-joins-riley-family-physicians 2026-06-09 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_c9d0a4fe34344409aec8b35654aae136~mv2.jpg Headshot of Gloria Park, DNP, PMHNP-BC https://www.ccmcks.org/post/pelvic-health-therapy 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_d3dc7569f7a541519fddcd00e4cf84e1~mv2.jpg Alicia Crowl, DPT, and April Fahey, DPT, physical therapists at Clay County Medical Center who provide pelvic health therapy services. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/meadowlark-hospice-receives-award 2026-06-09 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_1767a1c03edc4846985b8fc1bce12695~mv2.jpg Graphic stating, "Congratulations! Meadowlark Hospice has been named a national best practice agency in caregiver experience." https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-ranked-among-the-nation-s-cleanest-hospitals 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_edf48953f2ee402a8622d301596f5b51~mv2.jpg Graphic recognizing Clay County Medical Center's Environmental Services team for earning a 5-star CMS cleanliness rating and ranking among the top 6% of hospitals nationwide. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/speech-therapy-month-bridging-the-gap-of-summer 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_829a96ac48c8434f822fbd2af14280c3~mv2.jpg Megan Gfeller, MS, CCC-SLP, and Brenda Bohnenblust, MA, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologists at Clay County Medical Center. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-s-ob-services-vital-for-rural-communities 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_c7e4b3b4e2764cd084e1d7878fb10f8f~mv2.jpg Clay County Medical Center obstetric providers Eric Anderson, MD; Allison Haynes, MD; Elizabeth Koerner, MD; Allie Lohrmeyer, MD; and Danielle Wurtz, DO. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/comprehensive-wound-center-earns-two-national-awards 2026-03-23 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_ef9a0f9b32704a558bf7fc3d17b53e54~mv2.jpg Heather Strader, WCT, holding the RestorixHealth awards recognizing Clay County Medical Center's Comprehensive Wound Center for Clinical Distinction and Excellence in Patient Satisfaction in 2025. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/two-ccmc-team-members-earn-certified-breastfeeding-specialist-certification 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_db5118d5591f419eb666063799b01a8a~mv2.jpg Megan Gfeller, MS, CCC-SLP, and Rebekah Sharp, BSN, RN, at Clay County Medical Center after earning Certified Breastfeeding Specialist™ certification. https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-welcomes-general-surgeon-dr-valerie-binns 2026-08-17 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5141f7_8f745d421aea452cb6bb1b4f090c01b7~mv2.png Dr. Valerie Binns https://www.ccmcks.org/post/clay-county-medical-center-recognized-as-a-2025-top-100-critical-access-hospital 2026-06-10 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7304a_64e536f19f4f41b2908eac9a8214565b~mv2.png Graphic recognizing Clay County Medical Center as a 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.