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Smith County Memorial Hospital & Smith County Family Practice

We are a critical access hospital with an attached rural health clinic located in Smith Center, KS.

09/24/2025

Thanks to generous community support, SCMH can invest in our staff through the Grow Our Own Scholarship program. We are so grateful! Two exceptional leaders received fall scholarships in recognition of their achievements.

🌟 Julie Haresnape, Human Resources Director. Julie will use her scholarship to complete coursework toward her Society of Human Resource Management professional certification. Thank you, Julie, for strengthening and supporting our SCMH team as you continue to grow.

🌟 Maddy Koelsch, Chief Financial Officer. Maddy will apply her scholarship toward a Master of Business Administration (Finance) at Fort Hays State University. Thank you, Maddy, for leading with excellence and heart as you pursue your MBA.

Please join us in congratulating Julie and Maddy. Thank you to our community for making these scholarships possible. When we grow together, we thrive together!

09/23/2025

We are looking for an outgoing and welcoming personality to join our team at Smith County Memorial Hospital. As the Patient Access Receptionist, you'll be the first person our patients and visitors interact with, setting the tone for their time with us and ensuring a smooth, organized experience from start to finish. Our ideal candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while multitasking various clerical duties assigned by the Patient Access Supervisor. One of the primary functions of our receptionist is to manage our multi-line phone system by directing calls throughout the facility and answering any questions or inquiries from patients or visitors.

If you thrive on organization, have stellar problem-solving skills, and a knack for making people feel welcome, we'd love to have you on our team! $15 to $16 an hour based on experience. Full-time position with benefits including health care and retirement. Apply at scmhks.org/careers. Open until filled. SCMH is an equal opportunity employer.

09/22/2025

🏈 Friday night lights were shining bright! Smith County Family Practice was proud to host the Smith Center High School football tailgate last Friday night. Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy good food, cheer on the Redmen, and celebrate community spirit together!

09/20/2025

We pause to shine a light on a team that usually works behind the scenes but makes an enormous difference every single day—our Environmental Services staff.

They are the ones who keep our hospital clean, safe, and welcoming for every patient, visitor, and staff member who walks through the doors. Their work touches every corner of our facility and helps create the environment where healing can happen.

To our EVS team: thank you for your dedication, your care, and the pride you take in your work. You are a vital part of our mission, and we are grateful for all you do. Happy EVS Week! ❤️💛

09/18/2025

We loved welcoming the ladies from the Home on the Range club to SCMH this week! Our Physical Therapist and Rehab Services Manager, Ashley Behymer, led an educational session on the pelvic floor, an often-overlooked part of health that plays a big role in balance, core strength, bladder control, and overall quality of life.

Education like this matters at every stage of life for women who want to stay active, confident, and strong. Thank you to Ashley for sharing her expertise and to the Home on the Range ladies for joining us in learning together!

09/16/2025

At Smith County Memorial Hospital, innovation goes beyond technology; it’s woven into the way we care for every patient. Our ER team combines modern tools, progressive care models, and a culture of compassion to make every moment count.

📍 Located in north central Kansas, SCMH offers the best of both worlds:

* A supportive, forward-thinking hospital where your career can grow.
* A vibrant small-town atmosphere surrounded by the natural beauty of Kansas.
* Make a lasting impact in emergency care while maintaining a fulfilling work-life balance.

We’re hiring an Emergency Room Physician Assistant or APRN who will provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment, support trauma and acute care cases, collaborate closely with providers and nursing staff, and fit in with our supportive, innovative workplace.

Apply now at scmhks.org/careers to achieve your goals in emergency care.

09/14/2025

Bruce Hardacre is a lifelong resident of western Smith County and currently makes his home in Kensington. He has been serving on the Smith County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees since 2010, bringing years of professional experience and a deep commitment to the well-being of his community.

With more than 25 years in the crop insurance industry, Bruce works as a Business Developer and Analyst. His career has shaped him into a careful listener and an empathetic, analytical problem solver—qualities that he now brings to the hospital boardroom.

Bruce says he appreciates the strong, collaborative relationship between the Board and the Administrative staff at SCMH. "I believe both parties work very hard to maintain a positive and transparent connection," he shared. "That relationship allows us to make decisions that ultimately benefit the community.”

Looking ahead, Bruce's goal as a board member is to continue supporting financially sound ways to provide the tools and funding necessary to keep SCMH a facility that meets the health care needs of Smith County and surrounding areas for generations to come.

Thank you for your service on the SCMH Board, Bruce!

09/12/2025

We’re Hiring: Scanning/Analysis Clerk. Looking for a steady job with purpose, great pay, and benefits that truly matter? Join our team at Smith County Memorial Hospital!

💰 Pay: $16–$18 an hour (based on experience)
💡 Benefits package adds another 25% value, including health insurance, retirement plan with matching funds, paid time off, and discounts on healthy lunches at the Hometown Café.

As our Scanning/Analysis Clerk in Health Information Management, you’ll help keep the heartbeat of our hospital running strong by scanning and analyzing medical records, protecting confidentiality, and providing helpful phone support to patients, providers, and staff.

We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and ready to serve with a positive attitude. Medical terminology knowledge is a plus, but a teachable spirit matters most!

This isn’t just paperwork; it’s protecting patient data, supporting care, and making a difference every single day.

👉 Apply today at scmhks.org/careers and take the first step toward a rewarding career at SCMH! Position open until filled. SCMH is an equal opportunity employer.

09/11/2025

👟 Walk it. Stroll it. Skip it. Jog it. The Old Settlers’ Day Color the Prairie Run and Walk is for EVERYONE!

You don’t have to be a runner to join the fun. Just bring your walking shoes and a friend and get ready to be covered in color (and laughter). But time is running out to guarantee a t-shirt. Register by Friday, September 12, to receive a free t-shirt and a discounted registration fee.

🗓️ Sept. 27 * 7:30 AM * 5K Run/Walk * 2-Mile Walk * Kids Dash
🎽 Register by Sept. 12 to guarantee your race t-shirt!
👉 Learn more and register at scmhks.org/funrun

The Old Settlers’ Day Color the Prairie Run and Walk is sponsored by Smith County Memorial Hospital and Tribe Fitness. We thank the Smith County Community Foundation for providing water stations and Cross-Eyed Cricket for hosting a coffee bar at the finish line.

09/10/2025

🏆 Award-Winning Care, Right Here at Home. The SCMH Wound Clinic has been nationally recognized for Clinical Excellence and Patient Satisfaction.

❤️ Healing with advanced care.
💛 Serving with compassion.
❤️ Right here in Smith County.

📅 Open every Wednesday in the SCMH Specialty Clinic.
📞 Call 877-295-2273 — no referral needed.

📸 The Wound Clinic patient care team: Shari Johnson, Tracy St. Clair, and Hallie Theobald.

09/09/2025

💪 FREE Full Body Circuit Class! Ready to get moving? Join us Thursday, September 11, at 6:00 PM at the Fitness Court for a fun, energizing full body circuit workout.

✅ Beginner to advanced – all levels welcome
✅ Learn how to use the Fitness Court
✅ Absolutely FREE

It’s the perfect time to try something new, build strength, and enjoy the community atmosphere.

If you have questions, please call Bert Reinking at 785-282-0896. Don’t miss this chance to discover how the Fitness Court can work for you! The Fitness Court is located on the Smith County Memorial Hospital campus at 921 E Highway 36 in Smith Center (south of the hospital and across the street from the high school).

09/08/2025

Please join us in celebrating Ashley Behymer, Physical Therapist and Rehab Services Manager at Smith County Memorial Hospital, on her nomination for the Kansas Hospital Association Heart of Health Care Award!

Ashley may not have won the state title, but she is still our champion and a true example of leadership, compassion, and vision at SCMH.

Ashley’s work speaks volumes. She organizes her team to provide essential equipment for patients in need and home safety visits to help facilitate safe discharges. She always goes above and beyond. Her leadership is shown through action, care, and impact.

Since Ashley joined SCMH in 2017, she has doubled her department’s patient visits by growing therapy services and getting grant funding. This made it possible to start vestibular rehabilitation, bringing top-quality care to rural patients who didn’t have these services before.

Ashley’s work has made a real difference. She helps people, improves our services, and builds a stronger future for care in Smith County. Her nomination shows how much her peers and patients appreciate her.

Ashley, we are proud of you. Your nomination is a well-deserved recognition of the heart you put into health care every single day.

📸 Ashley, photographed with her husband Brandon, was recognized at the annual KHA Awards Luncheon in Wichita.

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921 E Highway 36
Smith Center, KS
66967

Website

http://www.scmhks.org/

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