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ELLINWOOD, Kan. —Haven Liebl joins Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic as a new respiratory therapist serving patients throughout the hospital. Liebl, who spent part of her childhood in Ellinwood before her family moved away during her freshman year of high school, joined Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic in June. Now, she is bringing her experience from Wesley Medical Center in Wichita back to the community she has always considered home. “I grew up in Ellinwood and am thrilled to have th

ELLINWOOD, Kan. — Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic will host a free Brain Health Day on Thursday, July 30, offering community members an opportunity to learn more about cognitive wellness and receive a complimentary memory screening. Michelle Niedens, L.S.C.S.W., Director, Cognitive Care Network at the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, will be conducting these screenings on-site at Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic. Appointments will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ellinwoo

ELLINWOOD, Kan. — Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic is launching a limited-time community initiative designed to help patients reduce outstanding medical debt and ease financial burdens for local families. During June 2026, qualifying patients may receive a 40% reduction on eligible outstanding account balances when payment is made in full between June 1 and June 30, 2026. Hospital leadership says the initiative reflects the organization’s continued commitment to supporting the hea

ELLINWOOD, Kan. — Demolition work on the former hospital building in Ellinwood is scheduled to begin July 20, immediately following the conclusion of the After Harvest Festival weekend. Prior to demolition, asbestos abatement work is expected to begin this week as part of the site preparation process. The demolition project will be completed by Eakin Construction of Larned and is anticipated to take approximately 7–8 business days to complete. While the building itself will b

ELLINWOOD, Kan. — Beginning May 4, Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic will take over preparation of meals for the Ellinwood Heritage Senior Center, bringing both Meals on Wheels and Friendship Meals closer to home for the local community. The change eliminates the need for daily trips to Great Bend, where meals were previously prepared through Eldercare. Volunteers had been responsible for picking up meals each morning and transporting them back to Ellinwood in time for lunch servic

After seeing a need many years ago for both senior housing and childcare facilities, Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic entered into an agreement with both Housing Opportunities, Inc, and St. John’s Child Development Center to lease properties for those needed services for a nominal fee. Recently, the decision was made to sell those properties to those organizations. “In 1999, the hospital entered into an agreement with Housing Opportunities for them to build the apartment complex

At Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic, we believe every woman deserves access to preventive healthcare. Unfortunately, many women delay or skip important screenings because of cost, lack of insurance, or limited access to care. That’s where the Early Detection Works program can help. Early Detection Works is a statewide program through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment that helps eligible women receive free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings . By removi

ELLINWOOD, Kan. — Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic welcomed first-grade students from Ellinwood Grade School and St. Joseph Catholic School for a Teddy Bear Clinic, a hands-on event designed to help children learn how a hospital works while easing fears about visiting a health care facility. Students arrived carrying their favorite teddy bears and stuffed animals, ready to step into the role of healthcare professionals for the day. The young participants began their morning with

After an extensive search, the Board of Trustees at Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic have named Troy Moore, DPT, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). "We are excited to welcome Troy as our new CEO. He brings a proven track record of strong leadership and a high level of performance, combined with his passion for exceptional patient care, that our patients and families have come to trust,” said David Gonzales, Board Chair. Gonzales added the members of t

ELLINWOOD, Kan. — The search continues for a new Chief Executive Officer at Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic. The hospital board is actively moving forward through the interview process of numerous qualified applicants. The hospital received nearly 60 resumes from candidates representing Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, and numerous other states. From the 58 applications received, the Board selected six candidates for initial interviews. The Board completed six first-round inte