Salina Regional Health Center

11/26/2025

11/25/2025

Memorial Health System of Abilene, KS and Lindsborg Community Hospital were both recognized with 2025 Performance Leadership Awards from The Chartis Center for Rural Health as part of National Rural Health Day on November 20.

Both hospitals earned Top Quartile recognition in Patient Perspective, reflecting strong patient experience performance compared to rural hospitals nationwide. In addition, Lindsborg Community Hospital received a Top Quartile Performance Leadership Award in Quality, further highlighting its clinical excellence.

The annual Performance Leadership Awards are based on results from the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, a comprehensive benchmarking tool used across the country to evaluate rural hospital performance. INDEX results are relied upon by rural hospitals, health systems, hospital associations and state offices of rural health to assess performance in areas critical to hospital operations, finance and community care.

11/25/2025

Hearing Thru the Holidays 👂

Hearing isn’t just about detecting sound—it’s about understanding and participating in conversations! While hearing aids are a great start, they’re an aid, not a fix. Talking with someone who has hearing loss can be challenging and tiring, especially in busy, noisy environments.

Here are some tips to make holiday conversations easier:
• Face-to-face chats: Don’t walk away or around while talking.
• Minimize background noise: Turn off the TV or move away from other conversations.
• Take turns speaking: Especially in multi-person conversations.
• Pick the right time & place: Hold gatherings in public spaces before or after peak hours.

For more tips for Communicating with Someone Who Has Hearing Loss https://www.asha.org/about/press-room/articles/tips-for-communicating-with-someone-who-has-hearing-loss/?srsltid=AfmBOooHNRZFqEqEnkp5HwaG9UTQZtcJBpY74N0MhcCgGicOFRh_8wrf

📅 Schedule an appointment with Salina Regional ENT & Audiology if you or a loved one is having trouble hearing: https://salinaregionalentandaudiology.com/

11/24/2025

Attention Medical Professionals: Registration is now open for the Dr. Mace Braxton Cardiovascular Symposium, taking place Friday, February 13 in Salina, Kansas. Register today at https://www.eeds.com/portal_live_events.aspx?ConferenceID=523357.

11/24/2025

About 830 million people worldwide have diabetes, with most living in low- and middle-income countries, according to the World Health Organization. More than half of those individuals are not receiving treatment. Both the number of people diagnosed with diabetes and the number going untreated have continued to rise over the past several decades.

To help raise awareness during National Diabetes Month this November, Kaleigh Knox, Nurse Practitioner at Salina Regional Endocrinology, discusses the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and shares ways to lower your risk of developing diabetes in this episode of The PULSE.

The PULSE is presented by Salina Regional Health Center and airs every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon on KSN as part of Good Day Kansas.

11/24/2025

5-Star Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Jettie Leger, APRN and staff with COMCARE on Ohio Street - Patient Comments: "Jettie and her nurses are always professional, friendly and caring. I could not ask for better care or service."

11/21/2025

5-Star Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Monica Woolsoncroft, APRN and staff with Salina Pediatric Care - Patient Comments: "Best for young children to get the best care if needed! Monica Woolsoncroft is the best, and her staff are a complete Five-Star recommended place of care!

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

🚭 Today is the Great American Smokeout! 💙

The first step toward a healthier, smoke-free life starts with one decision — the decision to quit. Congratulations to everyone making that commitment today! 👏

📞 Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to connect with a KanQuit specialist and enroll in a free to***co cessation program built on proven strategies that have already helped over 1.5 million people quit for good.

Let’s make this the year you quit — for your health, your family, and your future. 🌟

11/20/2025

Salina Regional Surgical Associates welcomes our new general surgeon, Dr. Megan Welborn! Dr. Welborn performs a comprehensive range of procedures, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery for gallbladder, colorectal, and hernia conditions. Her expertise includes diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy, as well as breast surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery. We’re proud to have Dr. Welborn joining Drs. Gray, Klaassen and Speaks in providing exceptional surgical care for our patients!

11/18/2025

A hospitality home in Salina that provides free lodging for family members of patients at Salina Regional Health Center and cancer patients undergoing treatment at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center will celebrate it birthday with an open house.

https://www.ksal.com/145084-2/