News & Updates

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 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.