Catholic Health Initiatives Approves $6.7 Million Expansion Project for CKMC
November 2, 2007 -- Central Kansas Medical Center ...more
CKMC Welcomes New Physician
Two Central Kansas Medical Center surgeons will w ...more
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CKMC News & Announcements

Catholic Health Initiatives Approves $6.7 Million Expansion Project for CKMC
November 2, 2007 -- Central Kansas Medical Center (CKMC) announced today it will begin construction ...more
CKMC Welcomes New Physician
Two Central Kansas Medical Center surgeons will welcome another colleague when Tatiana Kovtoun, M.D...more
CKMC Sponsors Comedy Show
When Barton County Fair organizers contacted the Central Kansas Women’s Health Center with informat...more
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Those who have traveled along the north side of Central Kansas Medical Center recently have prob...more
New Director of Clinic Operations
A new partner on the Central Kansas Medical Center management team is bringing her professional expe...more
Dr. Switzer Joins Central Kansas Women's Health Center
A physician with Kansas roots will soon join the Central Kansas Medical Center family of...more
New CFO Joins CKMC
A new member of the administrative team at Central Kansas Medical Center brings a commit...more
New Pulmonary Function Test at CKMC
Pulmonary patients who are referred to Central Kansas Medical Center now have access to adva...more
Kreative Kids Celebrate Week of the Young Child
Youngsters at Central Kansas Medical Center's Kreative Kids Education Center are looking...more
SJMH Variety Show April 27
Musicians, singers and dancers will take to the stage during the St. Joseph Memorial Hospita...more
Mini-Grants Awarded
The Central Kansas Medical Center Foundation has named the four recipients of the 2008 mini-grants t...more
National Eye Donation Month
The nursing staff at Central Kansas Medical Center not only encouraged gift-of-sight donations duri...more
Dr. Cudjoe joins SJFM
A physician with years of experience in family practice medicine and other aspects of healthcare wi...more
Free Colon Cancer Screening Kits Available
Heartland Cancer Center (HCC) is offering a possibly life-saving service during March, which...more
Bone Marrow-Donor Drive March 8
While Caucasians are encouraged to participate in the upcoming bone marrow-donor drive, a sp...more
Dr. Beebe Recertified
A Central Kansas Medical Center surgeon has been recertified in general surgery after recent...more
SJMH Gets New Cardio Equipment
Those who want a little extra tender loving care can now take advantage of several new pieces of ca...more
Soup for the Soul
A “Soup for the Soul” meal is set for 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 at the American Legion, 1...more
Heartland Cancer Center Staff on Personal Mission
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Feist Retires with 45 Years of Service
Marie Feist spent more than four decades showering her patients with compassion and professionalism ...more
CKMC Partners with Jewish Vocation Service
Central Kansas Medical Center has only a few bilingual local residents it can call on when t...more
SJMH Thanks Jim Tesar
Although Jim Tesar has been here only seven months, he acknowledged it will be difficult to leave. H...more
Remembering Our Beginning
It was just after the turn of the 20th Century, and residents of central Kansas who needed...more
Larned Health Fair Scheduled for Jan. 18
Local youngsters will hear first hand about the value of getting up from those video games and movin...more
Catholic Health Initiatives Approves $6.7 Million Expansion Project for CKMC
November 2, 2007 -- Central Kansas Medical Center (CKMC) announced today it will begin construction ...more
Sharon Lind Has Missioning Ceremony
December 2007-The president and chief executive officer of Central Kansas Medical Center will be for...more
Dr. Lingurar Earns Certification
A Central Kansas Medical Center OB-GYN has joined an elite group of physicians and other healthcare ...more
Tree of Remembrance Angels for Sale
Families who want to remember loved ones during the holiday season are encouraged to place an angel...more
Christmas Luminaries For Sale
LARNED – Christmas luminaries will light up the lawn at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital following a sp...more
CKMC 2007 Golf Classic a Resounding Success
Volunteers, sponsors and donors teamed up recently to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the Hea...more
CKMC Health Fair
When Central Kansas Medical Center decided to organize a fun, educational day for local youngsters, ...more
CKMC Flu Shot Drive Throo
Those who need a flu shot but want it to be quick and easy are encouraged to attend Central Kansas M...more
CKMC Names President and CEO
Sharon Lind has been named president and chief executive officer of Central Kansas Medical Center (C...more
CKMC Offers New ASTYM Service
When Jayme Mayers returned from a specialized training course, she called on patients she thought co...more
OB/GYN Joins CKMC
Dr. Maxine Lingurar and CKMC Partner to Provide Quality Specialty Care.
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Greensburg's youngest survivor
GREENSBURG, Kansas, May 11, 2007 -- The stories of Greensburg can't be fully told through numbers or...more
Three Agencies Combine Thirds to Match KBOR Grant for Patient Simulation Lab
Barton County Community College's Nursing Program expects to increase its ability to enhance the sup...more
CKMC New Provider for Early Detection Works Program
Medical Center Provides Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening For Eligible Women

Centr...more
CKMC’s 2005 Year in Review
The past year has been a flurry of activity at Central Kansas Medical Center (CKMC) in Great Bend. S...more
New Physician to Join St. Joseph Family Medicine
St. Joseph Family Medicine (SJFM) is pleased to announce that Bradley Smith, DO will join their prac...more
Beebe & McSweeney Partner with CKMC
Central Kansas Medical Center Hires Two Leading Female Surgeons
Marjorie Beebe, M.D., F....more
Family Practice Merger Improves Access to Physicians
Two local family practice clinics have merged to provide improved patient care for residents of Grea...more
Central Kansas Medical Center Opens Sleep Disorder Center
Central Kansas Medical Center (CKMC) has opened a Sleep Disorder Center. The hospital’s sleep center...more
Central Kansas Medical Center Completes Surgical Renovation
The Central Kansas Medical Center is inviting the public to an open house for its newly renovated su...more
Introducing Capsule Endoscopy
1 picture is worth 1000 words. CKMC and Dr. Thomas Wilder now offer Capsule Endoscopy. Instead of a...more
Central Kansas Medical Center Expands, Redesigns Web Site
Ten years ago, Central Kansas Medical Center (CKMC) became one of the first hospitals in Kansas and ...more
New Advancements at Level II Birthing Center
Center Adds Central Fetal Monitoring System and Expands Epidural Coverage

Two advancements ...more
New Location a Real Plus for Family Medicine Patients
St. Joseph Family Medicine (SJFM) has a new home and patients will see a difference in comfort, conv...more