Ellsworth County Medical Center

Ellsworth County Medical Center Critical Access Hospital offering inpatient & outpatient services, 24-7 ER, & 4 Rural Health Clinics

Ellsworth County Medical Center offers a 24/7 emergency room and trauma room staffed by Advanced Cardiac Life Support–trained professionals, as well as comprehensive physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory therapy, medical nutrition therapy, and a fully staffed nursing unit providing skilled care, acute care, and respite care. Our diagnostic serv

ices include laboratory testing and a full radiology suite featuring digital mammography, MRI, digital bone density scanning, ultrasound, and x-ray. We also provide an exceptional outpatient clinic that hosts several specialties, including cardiology, gastroenterology, licensed counseling, orthopedics, pain management, rheumatology, surgical services, and wound care. ECMC is home to four rural health clinic locations: Ellsworth, Holyrood, Lucas, and Wilson. Focusing on preventative care, chronic disease management, and overall wellness —we proudly deliver primary care for all stages of life. The Ellsworth Rural Health Clinic additionally offers access to a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) and a Saturday-morning walk-in clinic (SatCare), available every Saturday from 8:00–11:00 a.m.

Fifty shades of blue, one important message: Men's Health Matters. 💙From the clinic and administrative offices to family...
06/20/2026

Fifty shades of blue, one important message: Men's Health Matters. 💙

From the clinic and administrative offices to family vacations and weekend activities, ECMC employees showed that supporting men's health isn't limited to the workplace.

Men's health matters. Annual screenings, knowing your numbers, and seeking care when something doesn't feel right can make a meaningful difference.

Thank you to our staff for helping us spread awareness, supporting the men in our lives, and reminding us all that taking care of your health is always in style.

💙 Care Built Around You.

06/19/2026

💙 Specialty Spotlight: Wound Care Technology 💙

When most people think of wound care, they think of bandages and dressings.

But advanced wound care is much more than that.

Many wounds—including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, surgical wounds, venous ulcers, and traumatic injuries—can become difficult to heal and may require specialized treatment.

That's why ECMC's Wound Care Clinic utilizes advanced tools such as MolecuLight technology, which uses fluorescence imaging to help providers identify bacteria that may not be visible during a standard wound assessment and guide treatment decisions.

Innovative technology is just one way ECMC continues investing in patient experience, access to specialty care, and better outcomes for our communities.

💙 Care Built Around You.

06/17/2026

Did you know that many serious health conditions can be prevented or managed more effectively through routine screenings, wellness visits, and early detection?

This week, we encourage the men in our community to make their health a priority.

✔ Schedule annual check-ups
✔ Monitor your blood pressure
✔ Know your numbers
✔ Don't ignore symptoms

And don't forget to join us for Wear Blue Friday on June 19 to help raise awareness for men's health! 💙

📸 Wear your favorite blue outfit, snap a photo, and share it with us in the comments.

Let's work together to encourage healthier lives, stronger families, and healthier communities.

💙 Care Built Around You.

🌳 Ellsworth County locals—we need your help!What's one outdoor spot, activity, or hidden gem that every family in our ar...
06/13/2026

🌳 Ellsworth County locals—we need your help!

What's one outdoor spot, activity, or hidden gem that every family in our area should experience at least once?

Tell us where it is and why you love it! 👇

In honor of 🏃‍♂️Family Health & Fitness Day, we're celebrating all the ways families stay active, make memories, and support their physical and mental well-being together.

As summer activities and fall sports approach, it's also a great time to schedule your child's wellness exam and sports physical.

At ECMC, sports physicals are completed as part of a wellness exam to support healthy physical and emotional growth.

✔ Sports physicals for the upcoming school year can be completed anytime after May 1
✔ Most wellness exams are covered by insurance
✔ One appointment can help prepare your child for a healthy and active year ahead

Download the KSHSAA sports physical form here:
https://www.kshsaa.org/public/pdf/form-ppe.pdf

💙 Care Built Around You.

🏥 Community Health Improvement Week 🏥Throughout the week, we've highlighted the many ways ECMC helps build a healthier c...
06/12/2026

🏥 Community Health Improvement Week 🏥

Throughout the week, we've highlighted the many ways ECMC helps build a healthier community through expanded access, innovative services, and care built around you.

Today, we're celebrating a community partnership that helps make healthy eating more accessible for local families.

🥕 Simply Produce provides fresh, affordable produce bundles for just $15 + tax, making it easier to bring nutritious fruits and vegetables to the table.

Programs like Simply Produce remind us that community health extends beyond the walls of a hospital. Access to healthy food plays an important role in overall wellness and quality of life.

A special thank you to our outstanding partners who help make this program possible:
💙 K-State Research & Extension – Midway District
💙 Gene's Heartland Foods
💙 American Legion Post 174
💙 Grow Ellsworth County

🍓 June orders are now open!
📞 Place and pay for your order by Wednesday, June 17 at noon by contacting Gene's Heartland Foods at 785-472-4111.

📍 Pick up your produce bundle on Friday, June 19 from noon–12:45 PM at American Legion Post 174 in Ellsworth.

Together, we're helping build a healthier community—one partnership, one family, and one fresh produce basket at a time.

💙 Care Built Around You.

06/12/2026

🏥 Community Health Improvement Week 🏥

Throughout the week, we're highlighting the ways ECMC helps build a healthier community through expanded access, innovative services, and care built around you.

💦 Sneak Peek! 💦

One of the exciting additions coming to our new Rehabilitation Services space is the HydroWorx aquatic therapy system.

Aquatic therapy allows patients to exercise and rehabilitate in a supportive environment where the water helps reduce stress on joints while improving strength, balance, mobility, and confidence.

Whether recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, rebuilding after an injury, or working toward greater independence, this innovative technology will help expand therapy options right here in our community.

We're excited to bring this advanced rehabilitation tool to Ellsworth County and can't wait to share more as our new rehab space nears completion.

👀 Watch for details about our July Open House!

💙 Care Built Around You.

🏥 Community Health Improvement Week 🏥Throughout the week, we're highlighting the ways ECMC helps build a healthier commu...
06/11/2026

🏥 Community Health Improvement Week 🏥

Throughout the week, we're highlighting the ways ECMC helps build a healthier community through expanded access, innovative services, and care built around you.

🌾 Today we're highlighting Field Ready—a community initiative focused on supporting the health, safety, and well-being of the people who help keep rural Kansas moving forward.

Field Ready is about more than healthcare. It's about promoting agricultural safety, encouraging wellness, building community partnerships, and celebrating the people who make our rural communities strong.

One of the newest ways we're sharing that story is through the Field Ready 2026–2027 Calendar, created in partnership with Ellsworth County Farm Bureau and featuring photography submitted by members of our community.

If you'd like to support the Field Ready initiative and own a piece of local rural pride, preorders are now open through June 30.

Reserve yours today:
https://forms.office.com/r/fxrSwW8b3G

Be sure to watch for us during National Farm Safety & Health Week this September and also over the next few weeks! You just may be able to snag your own Field Ready First Aid Kit this Harvest!
💙 Care Built Around You.

06/10/2026

🏥 Community Health Improvement Week 🏥

Throughout the week, we're highlighting the ways ECMC helps build a healthier community through expanded access, innovative services, and care built around you.

💙 Provider Spotlight: Ryan Lahey, PA-C 💙

Ryan helps patients navigate everything from preventive care and chronic disease management to unexpected health concerns. Known for his thoughtful approach and commitment to listening, he works to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.

Here's what patients have to say:

⭐ "Ryan always takes the time to listen and answer my questions."

⭐ "He is caring, knowledgeable, and genuinely concerned about his patients."

⭐ "Ryan listened, acted quickly, and helped me get the care I needed right away."

One patient recently shared a powerful story about how Ryan quickly recognized a concern, coordinated testing, and helped connect her with the care she needed. Be sure to swipe to read her experience. ➡️

Thank you, Ryan, for helping make healthcare more accessible and personalized for the communities we serve.

💙 Care Built Around You.

06/09/2026

🏥 Community Health Improvement Week 🏥

This week, we're celebrating the many ways ECMC is helping build a healthier future for our communities through expanded access, innovative technology, and care built around you.

🎉 And we're kicking things off with BIG news! 🎉

Construction officially began today on ECMC's new MRI modular building project!

This investment represents another exciting step forward in our commitment to bringing advanced healthcare services, modern technology, and an enhanced patient experience closer to home.

Over the coming months, you'll see exciting changes taking shape as we prepare for the arrival of a new modular building and MRI system designed to support the future of healthcare in our region.

📌Stay tuned throughout Community Health Improvement Week as we share even more exciting updates—including a first look at a game-changing addition coming to ECMC's new rehabilitation space.

The future is taking shape at ECMC, and we can't wait to share it with you.

💙 Care Built Around You.

06/08/2026

Behind every patient experience, service expansion, staffing decision, and community investment is a leadership team dedicated to ensuring healthcare remains accessible, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of those we serve.

During Healthcare Executives Appreciation Week, please join us in thanking the leaders who help guide our mission of Improving Lives. Their commitment to our vision of being the provider of choice in the communities we serve is what helps build the ECMC experience. 🌟

💙 Jim Kirkbride, Chief Executive Officer
💙 Danette Heinze, Chief Operating Officer
💙 Brandy Thornton, Chief Financial Officer
💙 Melissa Fry, Chief Nursing Officer
💙 Stacie Schmidt, Executive Director of Human Resources
💙 Shawn McGowan, RPA-C, Medical Staff Executive Liaison

Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and service to our patients, staff, and communities.

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1604 Aylward Avenue
Ellsworth, KS
67439

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+17854723111

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