As a state-of-the-art critical access hospital dedicated to healthcare excellence in the local community, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital has a long history of caring for the patient population of Larned and Pawnee County, Kan. They pride themselves on providing the best possible clinical care, and through their strong personal connections to the people they serve, the hospital and its family medicine clinic are the go-to guides for better health.

“As a team, we focus on keeping healthcare local and treating patients one individual at a time, so we can make a positive community impact that ensures our patients are both healthier and happier,” says Melanie Urban, Administrator of Pawnee Valley Community Hospital. “We serve as a beacon of health in our community, connecting everyone in Pawnee County to high-quality healthcare that includes both primary and specialty care. Our patients are in great hands here.”

The 25-bed hospital provides 24/7 emergency care, surgical procedures, high-tech imaging, laboratory testing, cardiopulmonary rehab, physical and occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, speech therapy, wound care, a pain clinic, and a sleep and diagnostics center. The hospital’s expertise in acute, skilled and specialized nursing enhances each of these services.

Additionally, the family medicine clinic offers a full range of services for primary care and women’s health, including 3-D mammography. With the goal to help patients avoid health concerns before they occur, instead of treating them afterward, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital encourages people to see their providers routinely for preventive care, such as immunizations and screening tests.

Through its partnership with HaysMed, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital connects patients to the full continuum of care needed for long-term health, well-being and quality of life. This includes tertiary and high-acuity specialty care, with one point of contact and sharable patient records for streamlined care navigation.

As one cohesive team, the hospital and its partners fulfill the unique expectations and needs of those in the Pawnee County community. “Sharing the common purpose of bringing our patients the best healthcare possible is critical to leading rural health in our local community,” Urban says. “When you consider everything we have to offer in helping our patients achieve long-term health and wellness, right here at home, we’re giving you every reason to choose Pawnee Valley Community Hospital.”

About Pawnee Valley Community Hospital

Pawnee Valley Community Hospital is a 25-bed facility offering emergency care (24/7), surgery, high-tech imaging and laboratory tests, rehabilitation, and a sleep and diagnostic center, as well as acute, skilled, and specialized nursing, wound care, and more. Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Family Medicine provides a full range of primary care services for all ages, as well as women’s health services.

For specialty care and to ensure a full continuum of care, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital is a HaysMed partner, and its hospital and family medicine physicians collaborate closely with HaysMed specialists.