Anderson County Hospital

07/25/2025

Leaving a child inside your car during the summer heat can be lethal. The temperature inside can reach triple digits in under ten minutes, even if it’s parked in the shade with the windows covered.

Courtney and Shellie are child passenger safety technicians at Saint Luke's East Hospital. Learn their tips and tricks for keeping children safe in the car this summer on Health News You Can Use.

Remember, look before you leave.

07/24/2025

Congratulations to Heather, a medical assistant at the Family Care Center, for being honored with the Saint Luke's BEE Award! 🐝

The Saint Luke's BEE Award honors nursing assistants, medical assistants, and technicians who provide compassionate care, demonstrate clinical excellence, and serve as outstanding role models each day.

Heather was nominated for always going above and beyond. She is a team-player who radiates positivity and is always willing to lend a helping hand to ensure her patients and her team are taken care of.

"We are lucky to have such a kind, caring, and resourceful co-worker on our team!" her nominator said.

Thank you, Heather, for the exceptional care and commitment you provide to your patients and peers each day. 💙

07/23/2025

Dr. Gordon is accepting new patients at the Anderson County Hospital Specialty Clinic in Garnett. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gordon in Garnett, call 785-204-8002.

07/16/2025

A big thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the Walking Club's final meetup at Santa Fe Park! Our team was on hand for health checks, and Dr. Mackenzie Peterson, a family medicine doctor at the Family Care Center, provided an introduction to the outdoor Fitness Court, demonstrating fun ways to adapt the equipment for all fitness levels and abilities.

"Exercise is not just about losing weight and looking good," Dr. Peterson said. "You need to keep moving to keep your body healthy and feeling good."

It was inspiring to see so many community members taking steps toward better health. We appreciate the ongoing efforts of Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail in fostering fitness and healthy living throughout our community!

07/14/2025

When it's hot outside, your car is even hotter. ☀️ Children are more susceptible to heatstroke than adults, and rolling down the windows or parking in the shade isn't enough to keep them cool.

Courtney and Shellie, certified child passenger safety technicians at Saint Luke's East Hospital, share a simple but effective tip with KMBC 9 and KCTV5 News Kansas City to ensure you never leave a child in a hot car: https://heyor.ca/TPpIEj.

Historically, July has seen the highest number of preventable deaths caused by leaving children in hot cars. Here are steps caregivers can take to avoid these tragedies.

07/07/2025

Brenda, a medical lab scientist, was recently honored as Anderson County Hospital’s Employee of the Quarter! 🎉

Brenda was nominated for exemplifying values of teamwork, quality, learning, and innovation.

“We enjoy having Brenda on our lab team—she is admired by many employees and patients throughout the hospital,” her nominator shared. “Recently, Brenda integrated a new inventory system for the lab that has streamlined our process tremendously.”

Congratulations, Brenda, and thank you for the great work that you do! 💙

07/04/2025

Fireworks are fun, but injuries are not. Last year, more than 14,000 people in the U.S. went to the Emergency Department on the Fourth of July with fireworks-related injuries.

Dr. Greg Tanquary, an Emergency Department physician at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, spoke with FOX4 News Kansas City about common fireworks-related injuries treated in the ER, tips on preventing injury, and extra precautions to take to stay safe over the holiday. Watch now: https://heyor.ca/sUxN6n

Last year, the U.S. saw a 52% jump in fireworks-related injuries compared to 2023. Dr. Greg Tanquary, a Saint Luke's Emergency Department Physician, has tips on staying safe this Independence Day.

07/03/2025

Congratulations to four of our outstanding team members who were recently honored with Clinical Excellence Awards for their extraordinary skill, compassion, and commitment to care:

🥇Clinical Excellence in Nursing—Joshua, RN, Outpatient/Infusion in the Specialty Clinic
🥇Clinical Excellence in Nursing—Jill, RN, Surgery Department
🥇Clinical Excellence and Teamwork—Brecken, RN, Emergency Department
🥇Clinical Excellence and Teamwork—Jamie, CNA, Anderson County Hospital Residential Living Center

Congratulations to these exceptional caregivers—and thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate their dedication and leadership! 💙

06/26/2025

We still have several seats available for our first Lunch & Learn at Garnett Public Library! Come hear from the Family Care Center's Dr. Cecilia Mathis and medical laboratory scientist Ashley Rockers, and enjoy a free lunch on us!

Private message Anderson County Hospital or call Courtney at 620-365-1021 to reserve your seat.

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06/25/2025

Congratulations to Rich Liekweg, BJC Health System CEO, who announced his plans to retire on October 1, 2025, concluding an extraordinary career spanning almost 40 years in health care, the last 16 of which were devoted to BJC.

“It has been an honor to serve and lead our team members these past 16 years as they deliver exceptional care to our patients and communities,” said Rich. “Together, we successfully navigated through unprecedented times in the industry, never losing sight of our singular purpose to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. I am deeply proud of our caregivers, the culture we have created, and the values we share that place the patient at the center of all we do.”

BJC is pleased to announce that Nick Barto, current BJC Health System President, will succeed Rich as President and CEO of BJC Health System.

“I am honored to be selected to succeed Rich Liekweg as BJC Health System’s President and CEO,” said Nick. “I look forward to working with our 47,000 team members to build on Rich’s vision that grew BJC into a super-regional health care leader, to continue to provide extraordinary care to the communities we serve, and to position BJC as a mission-oriented academic health care leader for all future generations.”

Read more here: https://heyor.ca/j1yUMR

06/25/2025

Last chance for free school sports physicals at the Family Care Center in Garnett! ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🎾🏑🏹

Our final sports physical clinic is tonight, Wednesday, June 25, from 4-7 p.m. Less than 10 spots available.

Call 785-448-2674 to reserve a time for your 7-12 grade student athlete. Learn more: https://heyor.ca/QQaXFp

06/23/2025

Summer is a season of warmth and light, but for older adults, it can also bring unique mental health challenges. While the sunny season offers opportunities for connection and activity, it’s important to recognize how summer impacts emotional well-being. Programs like group therapy can be a valuable resource to help older adults thrive during the summer months and beyond.

Our Senior Life Solutions outpatient group therapy program is designed to meet the unique needs of older adults experiencing depression and anxiety related to life changes that are often associated with aging or chronic diagnosis.

Learn more about how the summer months can impact older adults and how we can help: https://heyor.ca/LRJV5Y

Summer is a season of warmth, light, and activity, but for older adults, it can also bring unique mental health challenges.