Meade, KS, – August 14, 2023 – We are thrilled to announce that our Back-to-School Bash was a big hit this year! We had over 100 more attendees than last year, and we couldn’t be more pleased. We want to thank the Meade Church of Nazarene for partnering…
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Meade, KS – July 31, 2023 – Lone Tree Retirement Center (LTRC) is a highly rated 5-Star Intermediate Long-Term Care in Meade, Kansas. This rating was awarded by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which has a system to compare the quality…
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Meade, KS – June 22, 2023 – We are excited to inform you that Artesian Valley Health System (AVHS) has welcomed Family Nurse Practitioner Grismeldy Gomez, FNP-C, to our team of full-time providers. Grismeldy specializes in providing primary care for patients…
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Meade, KS – May 22, 2023 – Artesian Valley Health System (AVHS) is pleased to announce the addition of Board-Certified Physician Assistant Jeff Flasschoen, PA-C, to our team of full-time emergency department providers. Flasschoen will provide care exclusively…
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Meade, KS – May 11, 2023 – Artesian Valley Health System (AVHS), a local non-profit organization healthcare system in Meade, Kansas, announced its three recipients for its Healthcare Scholarship Award for the 2022-2023 school year. Artesian Valley Health…
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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…
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Meade, KS – Meade District Hospital is proud to announce that it has earned a 5-star rating in a new ratings program for rural and critical access hospitals, called the 5-Star National Rural Rating System. The program celebrates the extraordinary patient experiences…
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Meade, KS, – December 23, 2022 – Artesian Valley Health System (AVHS) in Meade, Kansas, is happy to announce the receipt of a $7,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Southwest Kanas. The grant will be applied towards the Pediatric Eye on Sight…
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Meade, KS, – December 12, 2022 – Artesian Valley Health System (AVHS) is pleased to announce the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Natalie Carrillo, APRN, FNP-BC, to our team of full-time providers. Natalie provides primary care services for patients…
Read moreThe Board of Directors is looking for an individual to backfill an open position on the board. This person will be selected by the current Board of Directors and will serve on the Board until December 2023, but may run for public election in November 2023. …
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Meade, KS, – August 19, 2022 – Artesian Valley Health System (AVHS) hosted their first ever community-wide Back to School Bash on Wednesday, August 10, at the Meade City Park for all school-aged children and their families. The bash was a huge success,…
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Meade, KS, – June 2, 2022 – The Plains Rural Health Clinic in Plains, Kansas, has announced its operating hours for the summer. Office staff will be available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm to collect payments or other inquiries. The clinic…
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Meade, KS, – May 13, 2022 – The Artesian Valley Health System (AVHS) Board of Directors has appointed Darcy Howard, of Oakley, Kansas, as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the healthcare system through its transition. Howard holds a…
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Meade, KS – On Saturday, April 9, 2022, Artesian Valley Health System (AVHS) hosted a not-for-profit fundraising event for the first annual Artesian Valley Health System Healthcare Scholarship. The event consisted of a silent auction at the Meade County…
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Meade, KS – Artesian Valley Health System (AVHS) in Meade, Kansas, is excited to offer its first annual Artesian Valley Health System Scholarship. The AVHS Scholarship is available to all graduating seniors in Meade, Fowler, Southwestern Heights, and South…
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Meade, KS – Artesian Valley Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner, Bambi Lane, MSN, APRN, FNP, to our team of full-time providers. Bambi provides primary care services for patients ranging from infants to the elderly…
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02/25/22 – Meade District Hospital in Meade, KS, today announced it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural…
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Artesian Valley Health System in Meade, Kansas is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Thomas Frimpong, D.O., to our specialty provider team. Dr. Frimpong is a Board Certified Neurological Surgeon-Interventional Pain Management Specialist at SpineMed Specialists,…
Read moreMeade, KS – As COVID-19 cases rise in Meade County, Lone Tree Retirement Center (LTRC) has modified our visitation restrictions effective today, Monday, August 30, 2021, to protect the health of our residents and medical staff. Lone Tree residents are allowed…
Read moreTo continue prioritizing the safety of our patients, employees, and community, COVID-19 prevention protocols remain in place at all Artesian Valley Health System healthcare facilities. COVID-19 prevention protocols are based on guidelines per the Centers of…
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Artesian Valley Health System in Meade, Kansas is proud to announce the addition of, Dr. Daniel Reimer, M.D. to the Meade community! Dr. Reimer will be joining fellow providers Andrew W. Schowengerdt, M.D., Patricia Miller, D.O., OB-GYN, Board-Certified Surgeon,…
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