Rice Community Health

Rice Community Health Dedicated to improving lives and keeping health care close to home in Rice County and Central Kansas.

Rice County District Hospital is postured to be the best provider for medical treatment and exceptional patient care to our community and surrounding areas. Rice County District hospital operates a 25-bed critical access hospital, clinics in Lyons and Sterling and Noble Place Independent Living. The hospital is open for emergency services 24/7 and provides personalized, around-the-clock care for patients, utilizing a staff of more than 120.

05/21/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUR MEDICARE PATIENTS:

Rice Community Health wants to let you know that some Medicare patients have begun receiving calls from our trusted care management partners at ChartSpan.

This program is a Medicare-supported service and is fully endorsed by our providers at Lyons Family Care and Sterling Family Care. It is designed to support qualifying patients by offering personalized, ongoing care coordination in partnership with your provider.

Some of the program benefits include:

*24/7 access to your dedicated care management nurse for questions/concerns and guidance when symptoms arise or conditions change
*Guidance on preventive care and screenings
*Medication review and adherence support
*Assistance with scheduling, managing appointments and medication refills

All interactions are shared with and guided by your provider and clinic care team to ensure seamless coordinated care.

Questions? We’re here to help! Please contact:

*Lyons Family Care 620-257-5124

*Sterling Family Care 620-278-2123

*Teresa Ellis, RN, Director of Clinic Operations 620-204-8602

We are happy to offer services that help you stay healthy, informed and supported every step of the way.

Please join us in congratulating Angie Taylor, Nurse Manager at Rice Community Hospital, as our newest RISE Award recipi...
05/19/2026

Please join us in congratulating Angie Taylor, Nurse Manager at Rice Community Hospital, as our newest RISE Award recipient!

Angie was nominated for her unwavering encouragement, leadership, and support of our nursing team. Her commitment to helping staff grow professionally, supporting work-life balance, and being a steady presence during difficult moments truly reflects our mission of "Healthy Employee, Healthy Community."

Thank you, Angie, for the compassion, guidance, and dedication you show every day to both our team and our patients. We are grateful to have you as part of the Rice Community Hospital family!

Last week Rice Community Health celebrated Hospital Week.It was a special time to recognize the compassionate caregivers...
05/18/2026

Last week Rice Community Health celebrated Hospital Week.

It was a special time to recognize the compassionate caregivers, dedicated staff, and hardworking professionals who make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families every day. From the front desk to patient care, maintenance to administration, every role matters - and your commitment to our community does not go unnoticed.

Thank you to our amazing team for your dedication, kindness, and commitment. We are truly grateful for all that you do for our community.

From battlefield tents to bustling hospital halls, nursing has always been the heart of healthcare.This Nurses Week, we'...
05/12/2026

From battlefield tents to bustling hospital halls, nursing has always been the heart of healthcare.

This Nurses Week, we're celebrating the incredible nurses of Rice Community Health by honoring the generations of nurses who came before them - from the courage and sacrifice of WWI nurses, to the compassionate caregivers of the 1950's, to the dedicated professionals of the 1980's and today.

While uniforms and technology may have changed throughout the decades, one thing has remained the same: the compassion, strength, and dedication nurses bring to their patients every single day.

Thank you to our amazing nursing team for carrying forward a legacy of care, healing, and service. We are proud of the difference you make in our community every day.

Happy Nurses Week and thank you, nurses - past, present, and future.

One week ago, our community showed up in a big way. 💙Last Friday, we hosted the 30th Annual Rice Community Healthcare Fo...
05/08/2026

One week ago, our community showed up in a big way. 💙

Last Friday, we hosted the 30th Annual Rice Community Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament Presented by Imagine IT, Inc. , and thanks to our golfers, sponsors, donors, volunteers, staff, and everyone who helped make the day possible, we raised more than $30,000 for our mammography program.

That number matters because it represents more than a successful tournament. It represents earlier detection. More local access. More women getting care close to home. More families who can trust that high-quality healthcare is available right here in Rice County.

For 30 years, this tournament has brought people together in support of Rice Community Health, and this year was such a beautiful reminder of what makes our community special. People gave their time, their resources, their energy, and their hearts to something that will truly make a difference.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us continue to care for the people we love, right here at home.

This school year, our Radiology Department had the wonderful opportunity to host Kinsley, a student intern from Little R...
05/07/2026

This school year, our Radiology Department had the wonderful opportunity to host Kinsley, a student intern from Little River HS College & Career Readiness.

Kinsley joined us in August and quickly became part of the team. Over the past several months, she has had the chance to learn alongside our radiology staff, ask great questions, and get a behind-the-scenes look at what a career in healthcare can look like right here in our rural community.

These opportunities matter. They help students explore their future, build confidence, and see the many meaningful career paths available close to home.

A big thank you to Penny and our entire Radiology Department for welcoming Kinsley, teaching her, encouraging her, and showing her compassionate care in action.

Best of luck, Kinsley! We are so grateful you spent this school year with us.

Lyons Family Care and Sterling Family Care excited to offer an added layer of support for eligible Medicare patients thr...
05/05/2026

Lyons Family Care and Sterling Family Care excited to offer an added layer of support for eligible Medicare patients through ChartSpan.

ChartSpan is a care management program that works alongside your clinic team to help you stay supported between visits. This can be especially helpful if you manage ongoing health needs, take multiple medications, see specialists, or simply want an easier way to get questions answered.

Through ChartSpan, eligible Medicare patients may have access to:

• A 24/7 care line
• Personalized care plans
• Help with medication refills
• Appointment support
• Ongoing check-ins and care coordination

To learn more, ask your provider or clinic team for a brochure at your next visit.

04/29/2026

Our 30th Annual Rice Community Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament Presented by Imagine IT, Inc. is this Friday!

Our Foundation Director Nick Baldetti and Andrew Loeker with Imagine IT joined Ad Astra Radio - Hutch to talk about this year’s tournament, what it means for our hospital, and how the funds raised will support women’s health and the addition of in-house mammography.

We are so grateful for our sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and community partners who make this event possible year after year.

Take a listen!

The American College of Radiology recommends women begin annual screening mammograms at age 40.If you’re 40 or older, yo...
04/24/2026

The American College of Radiology recommends women begin annual screening mammograms at age 40.

If you’re 40 or older, you can schedule your screening without a doctor’s order. It’s quick, local, and now available in our new 3D mammography room at Rice Community Hospital, with same week availability.

If it’s been on your list, consider this your reminder. Call 620-257-7176 to schedule today.

A big thank-you to our community partner sponsors for supporting the 30th Annual Rice Community Healthcare Foundation Go...
04/22/2026

A big thank-you to our community partner sponsors for supporting the 30th Annual Rice Community Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament presented by Imagine IT, Inc..

We’re grateful for each business and organization helping make this event possible and for the way you continue to invest in local healthcare and our community.

We’re happy to share that Sterling Family Care will reopen tomorrow.Thank you for your patience and grace while we worke...
04/22/2026

We’re happy to share that Sterling Family Care will reopen tomorrow.

Thank you for your patience and grace while we worked through an unexpected closure. We know disruptions like this can be frustrating, and we truly appreciate the understanding and support from our patients and community.

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619 S Clark Avenue
Lyons, KS
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