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Artesian Valley Health System

Artesian Valley Health System is located in Meade, Kansas, and is comprised of a 20-bed critical access hospital, a 45-bed long-term care center, and three rural health clinics. AVHS provides comprehensive patient-focused care in a variety of settings, delivered by skilled medical professionals. Our not-for-profit status ensures that all financial resources remaining after expenses are re-invested in the system to improve technology, the facilities, and patient services.

  • The staff is great! Both ladies in Cardiac Rehab did a good job.

    Anonymous

  • Dr. Miller and her nurse Elissa are a fantastic team. They always take time to address any and all issues. And even at the end of a very busy day, they make you feel as a very important patient and glad to serve you. Couldn't ask for better.

    Debra Jo

  • I spent 4 days in your hospital. The staff were professional, caring, and knowledgeable. I received great care. The nurses and assistants were all great.

    Anonymous

  • Professional and caring, we feel we are always taken great care of our needs at the time.

    June Glasgow

  • Although I was resistant in the beginning, I am so glad that I did & finished rehab. My quality of life is much improved from their guidance & challenging me to do more. You have an excellent staff that truly cares for their patients. The whole staff was so supportive & encouraging and made this a much more pleasant experience than I ever thought it would be.

    Melvin Chaloupek

  • Our daughter needed some PT for her knee! Everyone treated her with so much kindness and love. I couldn’t always go with her but the PT Department always made her feel welcome and comfortable! They also helped her knee and the rest of her body so that she could continue with her activities!

    Anonymous

  • Tanner with physical therapy. He is excellent at what he does. He has made my leg and hip stronger and pushes me past what limits I set for myself

    Markie Adcock

  • Tanner and Cody in PT pushed me past comfort to gain needed progress. Encouraging words and positive uplifting attitudes by personnel. Very knowledgeable and professional employees.

    Wayne Powell

  • Tanner is very professional and committed to getting the job done.

    Steward Smith

  • The PT dept does a great job. They are knowledgeable and interact well with their patients.

    Katie Papay

  • While experiencing repeated problems with vertigo and blood pressure the Meade Clinic PAs, Bambi Lane and Melissa Whitney were persistent in addressing the problems and getting me services for relief, including referral to Physical Therapy and Tanner Zimmerman. My life is much better!!

    Glenda Patterson

  • Cody Keith, he knows what is best treatment for me. I am treated as a person. AVHS is very lucky to have him. I am very happy with care I received. He was very friendly and knew what was best for me.

    James Randles

Artesian Valley Health System Announces New CEO

Dawn Unruh, MSN-NE, PMC-HA, RN

Artesian Valley Health System’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Dawn Unruh, MSN-NE, PMC-HA, RN has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of Artesian Valley Health System (AVHS).

“Dawn’s proven leadership and expertise has positioned her well to serve as the AVHS CEO.  She is an experienced, engaging, and compassionate leader who is committed to our community and our employees,” said Lori Ulichnie, AVHS Board Chairman. “The Board is confident that she will lead AVHS as we move into the next era of serving our community’s healthcare needs.”

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Rebuilding Strength and Enjoying an Active Life Through,

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a supervised program that includes exercise training, disease, and medication education, and breathing techniques for individuals who have certain lung conditions that prevent them from doing daily living activities. Pulmonary rehabilitation will help you manage your disease, increase your stamina, and decrease your breathlessness. At Meade District Hospital, our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Director will educate you on how to pace your breathing with activities and prepare an exercise program just for you. The exercises will begin at a level that you can handle. The amount of time you exercise will be increased through time and the level of difficulty will change based on your ability. As your muscles get stronger, you will exercise longer with less breathlessness and exhaustion.

Pulmonary rehabilitation may improve your quality of life by:

  • Reducing shortness of breath
  • Increasing exercise tolerance
  • Promoting a sense of well-being
  • Decrease hospitalizations
  • Reducing emotional stress, depression, and anxiety
  • Decreasing blood pressure along with improving cholesterol and triglyceride levels
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