Bothwell Regional Health Center

08/22/2026

School starts soon, and sleep schedules may not be on your back-to-school checklist.

Late summer nights and screen time before bed delay melatonin production, making it harder for kids and teens to fall asleep even when they're exhausted. A few simple changes can make those first weeks of school a lot easier.

— Move bedtime up gradually, 15 to 30 minutes every couple of nights
— Turn off screens at least an hour before bed
— Charge phones outside the bedroom
— Keep the bedroom dark and cool

Dr. Karstan Luchini, a family medicine physician at Bothwell Eldenburg Family Practice, explains the science behind it and what else you can do.

https://www.brhc.org/about/news-events/resetting-sleep-habits-back-school/.

Resetting sleep habits for back to school August 19, 2026 As summer winds down, back-to-school prep usually means buying school supplies, picking out new clothes and setting earlier alarms. One of the biggest keys to a good school year often gets overlooked: getting enough real, restful sleep. Durin...

08/22/2026

Why can’t you fall asleep after scrolling your phone in bed? Dr. Karstan Luchini has answers — and a few simple tricks to reset your sleep schedule before the school year starts.

brhc.org/about/news-events/resetting-sleep-habits-back-school/

08/21/2026

Beginning Monday, Aug. 24, Bothwell Diagnostic Center will have new hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Lab hours will be 7 am to 4:15 pm.

08/21/2026

Congratulations to this month's Key Award recipients, nominated by their peers for the difference they make for patients and teammates every day.

Toni Catron
Charli Carl
Monica DeGuzman
Alaina Farkas
Sarah Fredrickson
Kaslyn Gail
Emma Grohe
Abbey Harding
Rik Hill
Jeff Jenkins
Mimi Johnson
Rick Langdon
Rimma Listratenko
Julie May
Nicole Reyes
Marina Seaton
Cathy Seifner
Jacquelyn Snow
Lindsey Thomas
Nicole Townsend
Daisy Trevino
Jeanne Tunis

08/21/2026

Dr. Karstan Luchini, a Sedalia native, has joined Bothwell Eldenburg Family Practice and is now seeing patients.

Dr. Luchini's path to medicine was shaped by watching his brother receive cancer treatment as a teenager and later by the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Eldenburg after college. He brings specialized training in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Integrative Medicine, with a focus on preventive wellness, nutrition and whole-person care.

The Sedalia area is home for him, his wife and both of their families. He's here to stay.

To make an appointment, call Bothwell Eldenburg Family Practice at 660.827.7998 or Centralized Scheduling at 660.829.8888.

08/21/2026

Bothwell has been part of this community since 1930. Almost a century of babies born here, emergencies handled here, neighbors cared for here.

We know times are uncertain for rural hospitals across the country. What we also know is that this community has always shown up for each other.

What does having a local hospital mean to you? We'd love to hear it in the comments.

08/20/2026

Free Saturday morning injury clinics start Aug. 29 at Bothwell Peak Sport & Spine.

Dr. Evan Stout, Dr. Dalton Lohsandt and the Bothwell Peak Sport & Spine athletic training team will see student-athletes for orthopedic injuries. No appointment needed.

📅 Saturdays, Aug. 29–Oct. 31
🕘 9–10 am
📍 Bothwell Peak Sport & Spine, 3222 W. 16th St., Sedalia

First-come, first-served. Athletes under 18 must have a parent or guardian present. Learn more at https://www.brhc.org/about/news-events/free-saturday-sports-injury-clinic-opening-aug-29-2026/

08/18/2026

Congratulations to David Roehrs, MD, on 40 years with Bothwell Regional Health Center. Dr. Roehrs started his career as a radiologist at Bothwell on August 1, 1986, and has earned a reputation for his diagnostic expertise among colleagues, patients and the medical community, performing thousands of procedures over the years.

He recently transitioned from full time to part time to spend more time with his family, including his grandkids, and enjoying the outdoors through hunting, fishing and boating. Thank you, Dr. Roehrs, for four decades of dedicated care. 🎉

08/16/2026

Join us Aug. 18 at 4 pm in the Susan O’Brien Fischer Cancer Center for our Cancer Support Group.

It’s a space to connect, share experiences and find strength through community.

Learn more at https://brhc.org/resources/classes-support-groups/cancer.

08/15/2026

Interested in local support services?

Through our involvement with the state’s Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) initiative, we have a database connecting you to local and state organizations.

Whether you're looking for resources related to mental or physical health, housing, employment, education, child care, transportation, advocacy against abuse or addiction recovery, this database can help.

Ready to explore or request help? Visit this page to learn more https://www.brhc.org/resources/transformation-rural-community-health/help-individuals/