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
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 provided by rural and critical access hospitals across the United States. “Winning this
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 program, created by the healthcare system, to provide comprehensive vision assessments to
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 ranging from infants to the elderly with acute and chronic medical issues. Natalie completed her undergraduate
The 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. This person must live within the Hospital District and
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, with over 200 people attending. The evening consisted of a free meal,
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 will be staffed with a provider every Wednesday and Thursday
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 Master’s degree in Business Administration in Accounting from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas,
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 Health Fair at the Meade Grade School. Many people looked at the silent auction items as
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 Gray High Schools seeking a career in healthcare. AVHS has many generations of family members who
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 with acute and chronic medical issues. Bambi completed her undergraduate studies at Western Governors
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 Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. “Despite
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, L.C. In Wichita, Kansas. He will travel to Meade to consult and offer the least invasive, most effective,
Meade, 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 only outdoor and virtual visits. The modified visitation restrictions do not apply to the
To 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 OSHA, Medicare\Medicaid (CMS), and KDHE. These protocols include: masking, social distancing, frequent handwashing, and visitor restrictions. AVHS is asking
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, and Fertility Specialist, Melissa Whitney, PA-C, Stephen D. Lewia Jr., PA-C, Lottie Gleason-Garcia, APRN, and, Amanda
Six Local High School Students Named as Recipients Meade, KS, – May 11, 2022 – Artesian Valley Health System (AVHS), a local non-profit organization healthcare system in Meade, Kansas, announced its six recipients for its first-ever Healthcare Scholarship Award for the 2021-2022 school year. Artesian Valley Health System is committed to assisting our community’s upcoming
