News & Updates

The Kansas HomeCare & Hospice Association (KHCHA) has welcomed Amy Burr, BSN, RN, CHPN, as its new President. Amy has been an active member of the KHCHA Board of Directors since 2018, serving as the District 5 Co-Representative and helping advance the association’s mission of strengthening home care and hospice services throughout Kansas. During the past year, she served as President-Elect, working closely with board leadership to support advocacy, education, collaboration, a

Patients at Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) now have access to a new generation of 3D mammography technology designed to deliver clearer images, greater comfort, and improved access to breast cancer screening. Equipped with AI-assisted imaging software and wide-angle technology, the system produces highly detailed, high-resolution images that allow radiologists to more accurately detect and evaluate abnormalities such as lesions and microcalcifications. “The clarity of the

Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) is pleased to announce that David Hein, MD, has accepted the role of Medical Director of the Emergency Department, bringing additional leadership and clinical expertise to the hospital's emergency medicine program.

Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) is proud to announce that Meghan Blythe Shriver, MD, will join its medical team as a general surgeon, expanding access to high-quality surgical care for patients in the region.

Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) is pleased to announce that Valerie Binns, MD, will join its medical team as a general surgeon, further strengthening access to high-quality surgical care for patients in north central Kansas.

Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) is pleased to welcome Parkes Wolters, MD, to our medical team as a family medicine physician with particular expertise in obstetrics and women’s health. Dr. Wolters is currently completing his Family Medicine Residency at Waco Family Medicine in Waco, Texas, and will be finished in July 2026. Upon joining CCMC, Dr. Wolters will care for patients at both Riley Family Physicians and Clay Center Family Physicians. With a strong commitment to rur

Clay County Medical Center has been awarded a $2.5 million state grant to purchase a da Vinci 5 surgical robot, expanding access to advanced robotic-assisted surgery for patients across north-central Kansas.

During National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, Clay County Medical Center's speech-language pathologists are sharing tips to help children and adults improve communication and recognize when speech therapy may be beneficial.

Clay County Medical Center CEO Austin Gillard, FACHE, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 list of Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know, recognizing his leadership and contributions to rural healthcare.

The Comprehensive Wound Center at Clay County Medical Center has earned two national awards from RestorixHealth, recognizing exceptional healing outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Clay County Medical Center has earned Gold Recognition from the Kansas Newborn Screening Program for outstanding performance in newborn screening services, including hearing, CCHD, and collection age measures.

Clay County Medical Center has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s top patient-recommended hospitals, earning a five-star rating for patient recommendation based on CMS patient experience survey data.

Clay County Medical Center has received a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for Excellence in Patient Perspective, recognizing the hospital's commitment to delivering exceptional patient experiences and compassionate care.

Clay County Medical Center is encouraging community members to establish care with a primary care provider, as national data shows nearly one in five Kansans do not have a personal physician.

Clay County Medical Center is expanding orthopaedic services and launching its first-ever Total Joint Program, bringing hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures closer to home for patients across north-central Kansas.

Clay County Medical Center CEO Austin Gillard, FACHE, has been elected to the Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors, where he will help guide healthcare initiatives and advocate for hospitals across Kansas.

Clay County Medical Center welcomes Linda Bott, FNP-C, to its provider team. Linda brings more than 30 years of healthcare experience and will serve patients at Clay Center Family Physicians and Linn Family Physicians.

Clay County Medical Center has earned a 5-star cleanliness rating from CMS, placing the organization among the top 6% of hospitals nationwide for hospital cleanliness and patient experience.

Clay County Medical Center has earned a 5-star CMS rating for nurse communication, placing the organization among the top 8% of hospitals in the United States for nurse-patient communication and patient experience.

Clay County Medical Center welcomes Crystal Hathorne, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, to its behavioral health team. Crystal brings extensive experience in psychiatric mental health care and will provide services for patients of all ages throughout the region.