Clara Barton Hospital Heartbeat 2015 Issue 3

Clara Barton Hospital

2015, Issue 3 Brought to you by the Clara Bar ton Foundation

Great Bend Family Practice Kelci Burkey, PA-C Debra Brockel, PA Dr. T. Scott Webb Dr. Nathan Knackstedt

While the building is not new to Clara Barton, we are pleased to announce the opening of extended services at our Great Bend location. Clara Barton Medical Clinic- Great Bend will now be offering family practice.

Providers began seeing patients on September 8th.

Clinic at 1031 Jackson The Clara Barton clinic at 1031 Jackson in Great Bend has been offering surgical and outreach clinics since the early ‘90s. The Great Bend location will continue to offer surgical clinic services on Wednesdays and specialists on Fridays.

See New Places Now, the building will also house Clara Barton family practice. The increased services at the Great Bend location will help accommodate the increased demand in the area and improve patient experience and convenience. The clinic offers six exam rooms for providers to treat patient’s acute and chronic illnesses through family practice.

General Surgery Dr. P.J. Stiles Dr. Jeremy Howes

Outreach Dr. Grizzell -Cardiothoracic Dr. Henry -Neuroscience

Meeting Community Needs “This is really about meeting the needs of our community. Expanding our services for the convenience of our patients who drive to Hoisington, allows them to decrease their travel time while continuing to see their trusted providers to address their health care needs. Our providers are coming to you,” said Deb Hawkins, Clinic Administrator.

Meet New Faces Dr. P.J. Stiles Dr. Stiles joined the Clara Barton surgical staff on July 1st to offer general surgery and endoscopic minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Stiles graduated from and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita. During his time in medical school, P.J. was twice honored by his peers with the Student Choice Award.

P.J. is a native of Claflin and is happy to be returning home. Dr. Stiles is moving back to the area with his wife Robyn, and four children: Camden, 6, Jayden, 4, Gage, 3, and Colby, 1.

Kelci Burkey, PA-C Kelci will be working as a PA-C at the newly established Great Bend Clinic, as well as at Clara Barton Medical Clinic in Hoisington. Kelci grew up in Hoisington, Kansas, with the last name Boxberger. She worked at Clara Barton as a CNA and also completed a clinical rotation while studying to be a Physician Assistant. Kelci is returning home after working for Hunter Health Clinic in Wichita, Kansas. Her husband, Kevin, is employed at Kansas Brick and Tile, and they have had three children. Their first child, Maxton, born in 2011, died of SIDS at 2 months of age. Kelci states that Maxton is “a huge reason why I am in the medical field.” Their other two children are Kamben, 3, and Boston, 4 months.

Christina Armstrong, PA-C Christina joined Clara Barton as a Physician’s Assistant and will be part of a new option for the community, seeing patients until 6:30PM on Monday evenings. Christina grew up in Havre and Malta Montana, where she was around healthcare watching her Dad practice as a PA. She often went along with her dad while he rounded and talked with patients at the nursing home. She recalls, “this made me enjoy those in need.” Christina is the oldest of three girls and has two step-sisters. Four of the five girls followed careers in the medical fields. Christina completed a degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience at Montana State University before completing her master’s in PA at Wichita State University.

Miranda Beran, PA-C Miranda is a new Physician’s Assistant at Clara Barton. Miranda has always been passionate about science and volunteered with many PAs while growing up in Ord, Nebraska.

Those PAs, she says, influenced her decision to become a PA. Miranda completed a Biology degree at Fremont University and then graduated from Wichita State University’s PA program. Her family remains in Nebraska, and her sister attends Concordia University.

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Clara Barton Hospital Foundation est. 1990 OVER 200 SERVED at the barbeque

105 LIVES SAVED by blood donors at the anniversary blood drive

Hoisington’s hospital, named Clara Barton Hospital 25 years ago, has served the area since 1950. Just as our namesake did, we aim to provide quality, compassionate health care, look to ourselves for solutions, and anticipate a future as vibrant as our history.

“Local people solve local problems best.”

-Ike Walker

Ike Walker and his niece Pam Paulsrud with Michelle & Jim. Pam designed the Clara Barton logo.

22nd Benefit Increases Donations With the 22nd Annual Benefit auction and golf tournament in the books, the board proudly announces another year of growth. As it has every year, the benefit proceeds grew from previous years. This year’s total reached an impressive height of $50,965! All of these proceeds supported the expansion project for Therapy

1990 Board: Rev. Garry Dassow, Nadine Jones, Dr. Dave McMillon, Jim Meitner, Not pictured: Dr. Michael White

Services and the laundry facility. Another tradition, the Gift from the Heart rose in donations totaling $10,600. Of these funds, $1,100 was donated by the original 1990 Clara Barton Hospital Foundation board members to kick off the giving. This amount was matched by the current Foundation board. The Gift from the Heart supports a purchase in critical need in the hospital, not yet determined for this year. Looking forward to next year, we can begin practicing our golf swings for the 23rd Annual Benefit on June 17th, 2016.

Clara Barton Hospital would not exist without the support of members. Members have many reasons to give, but the support all helps achieve one mission: to provide quality, compassionate care, close to home. Members and donors continue to make this possible.

Why Become a Member?

Clara Barton Hospital Foundation members have voting rights to help steer our leadership, are invited to annual meetings, and enjoy a quarterly breakfast to discuss health care topics.

Most importantly, members have something to be proud of: Leaving their positive mark on the lives of others. Renew or become a member today!

Blessing

“I consider it a blessing to have the quality care that Clara Barton offers within walking distance from my home.”

“The staff, doctors, and quality of care are exceptional and it is a treasure of this area.”

Pride

“I am proud to work at Clara Barton Hospital.

The Foundation does an excellent job of funding many projects for the community and hospital.” www.clarabartonhospital.com

Quality

Legacies Of Love There are those special people that come into our lives and leave them forever changed. Their loving kindness lives on through our own actions and lessons learned from them. We are fortunate to have physical reminders of the legacies some of these people and their families have left on our Hospital.

Memorial Berm Dedicated for Janet Hipp

This berm, dedicated in memory of Janet Hipp, represents her contagious enthusiasm with a metal arch carrying Clara Barton’s quote, “Keep Cheerful and Toil On.” Janet lived a legacy of care and is recognized across the state for her contribution to nursing and for the many lives she touched as a mentor and nurse at Clara Barton Hospital.

We are grateful for the memories left Larry Haxton Memorial Bench by these inspiring individuals and many Larry Haxton’s dedication and love for more. Their generosity is continuing to sports and the outdoors shine through in this help Clara Barton Hospital grow in bench, dedicated in his memory. This bench providing great patient experiences. provides many with the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and the outdoors. Larry’s memorial also assisted in the expansion project, adding the new Therapy Services department and laundry facility.

Campaign Approaches Goal The Complete the Dream…

Continue the Vision capital campaign, raising funds for the newly competed Therapy Services and laundry facility has reached $1,268,000.

The goal of $1.4 million is in sight, thanks to the continued support of numerous donors. If you are interested in making a gift or pledge to the capital campaign, please call (620) 653-5012. Or donate online at clarabartonhospital.com.

Turnbull Safe Room Events December 2 B & N Jewelry Fair

December 9

Books Are Fun Fair

January 25

Annual Meeting & Election

January 16 Clara Barton Hospital Lab Fair

April 16

Clara Barton Hospital Lab Fair

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