A Larned native is using her personal and professional backgrounds in her new position at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH), which she describes as a facility that combines “small-town heart with big-city healthcare.”

Allisa Spain is the new director of marketing and the PVCH Foundation.

“I have always had a passion for public relations, marketing and graphic design,” Spain said. “Whether sharing an update, promoting a service, celebrating our staff or asking the community to invest in a cause, the focus is on clear communication, consistency and respect for the people we serve.

“This mindset aligns closely with the hospital’s mission. It is my privilege to tell the story of PVCH, while strengthening relationships, and supporting its future through communication and strong Foundation leadership.”

Spain emphasized that residents of Pawnee and surrounding counties “should be proud of this wonderful facility. All of us, myself included, have a stake in the hospital’s success. It is a big part of the reason I want to raise my children here.”

Prior to taking on this new position, Spain led the communication and engagement efforts in Larned USD 495.

“That position helped me build on relationships I have fostered over a lifetime,” she commented. “It allows me to feel comfortable working independently by moving quickly when needed and thinking strategically when it comes to long-term goals.

“These experiences support the missions of the hospital and Foundation,” Spain said. “We understand the importance of donor relations, fundraising events, grant writing and communication with boards of directors and trustees. I take this responsibility seriously because I genuinely care about the people in this great central Kansas community.”

After graduating from Larned High School in 2013, Spain earned her cosmetology license in 2014 at Bellus Academy in Manhattan. In 2017, she returned to Larned where she owned and operated Platinum Studio until 2022.

“Now that I am in this PVCH position, my background in business operations, staff management, marketing and hands-on leadership allows me to support our community in a new way,” Spain summarized. “Deep ties to the Larned area and a strong desire to support an organization that cares for local families will guide me as we share the PVCH message.”

Spain and Ty Racette have two children – Cash, 7, and Baylor, 3. Her parents are Lisa and Steve Spain of Larned.

Melanie Urban, PVCH Administrator, said, “Allisa’s deep roots in this community and her genuine commitment to the people we serve make her an incredible addition to our team. We’re grateful to have someone who not only believes in the mission of PVCH, but lives it every day through her compassion, creativity, and love for this community.”