Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic Welcomes Physical Therapist Brett Liebl, DPT, Back Home
ELLINWOOD, Kan. — For Brett Liebl, DPT, joining the rehabilitation team at Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic isn't just the start of a new career; it's a homecoming. A native of Claflin, Liebl grew up working alongside his father and brothers on the family farm, where he learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and community. Those same values ultimately led him into physical therapy and, after years of education and training, back to the area he has always called home. After
Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic Welcomes Occupational Therapist Hannah Young, OTD
ELLINWOOD, Kan. — Most people never think twice about brushing their teeth, preparing a meal or getting ready for the day—until an injury, illness or medical condition makes those simple tasks difficult. Helping people reclaim those everyday moments is what inspired Hannah Young, OTD, to become an occupational therapist and what brought her to Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic this summer. Young joined Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic on June 1 and brings experience working in acute car
Never Tell Me Miracles Aren’t Real: Trace Ritterhouse’s Journey Back
On Dec. 7, 2022, 17-year-old Trace Ritterhouse’s life changed in an instant. A devastating motor vehicle accident in rural Stafford County left him with catastrophic injuries, including a severe traumatic brain injury. He was transported to Wesley Medical Center, where his condition was so critical that his survival remained uncertain. Early in his hospitalization, medical providers delivered a prognosis no family wants to hear. Even if Trace survived, they explained, he woul
Ellinwood Native Returns Home to Help Patients Breathe Easier
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
Moore named new CEO of Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic
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 Hospital and Clinic Partners with USD 355 for Baseline Concussion Testing
For Immediate Release Sept. 12, 2025 Cutting-edge technology to enhance safety on the playing field is now available for Ellinwood...