Bates County Memorial Hospital

12/03/2025

Have a few too many? This is what alcohol can do to your heart.

12/02/2025

💙 Building a Safer Community Through Lifesaving Education 💙

Preparing people to act in an emergency is one of the most powerful ways we support community health. This year, our Community Wellness Program at BCMH delivered a full schedule of American Heart Association (AHA) courses, reaching participants across Bates County and beyond.

These trainings not only equip the public with lifesaving skills; they also make it easier for local professionals to stay current with the certifications required for their work, including teachers, daycare providers, and healthcare workers (including many of our own employees).

Looking back at 2025, BCMH Community Wellness provided:

• 49 in-house classes for employees and community members:
– BLS: 23 classes
– Heartsaver CPR: 9 classes
– ACLS: 9 classes
– PALS: 8 classes

• 69 additional AHA courses coordinated by BCMH and delivered by outside instructors for area schools, nursing homes, and Osage Valley Electric Cooperative:
– BLS: 32 classes
– Heartsaver CPR: 37 classes

• Two Trauma Nurse Core Courses (TNCC), each spanning two days and required for emergency room registered nurses, offered in partnership with instructors from LifeFlight Eagle.

In total, 417 participants received AHA eCards in 2025 for completing a course organized or coordinated through BCMH.

A big thank you to Gayle Warden, Education Coordinator, and to all of the instructors who made this year’s success possible.

📸 Photo: BCMH hosted an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR class on December 1. Participants included Kayla Merriman, RN and AHA Site Administrator; Danielle Hutchinson, Drexel School Nurse; and Timber Stiles, Ballard School Nurse.

Want to learn more or find an upcoming class?
Check our BCMH Calendar of Events for scheduled community trainings: https://bcmhospital.com/community/calendar-of-events/

12/02/2025

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12/02/2025

This week's Nut Sale is our volunteers' final fundraiser for 2025! Thanks in advance for your support of our Auxiliary efforts to benefit the patient experience here at BCMH!

We hope you can join us for the Nutty Bavarian Nut Sale:
▫️Wednesday, Dec. 3
▫️9am to 3pm
▫️BCMH Front Lobby

11/30/2025

Stock these foods in your kitchen so you’ll be ready to make easy meals as the season changes.

11/29/2025

Turkey Stew is a heart-healthy meal option featuring tender turkey and a blend of flavorful vegetables. Slow-cooked to perfection, this stew is the perfect healthy comfort food, making it an ideal choice for a family dinner or meal prep.
✅Diabetic
✅Gluten Free
✅Heart Healthy

Turkey Stew is a heart-healthy meal option featuring tender turkey and a blend of flavorful vegetables. Slow-cooked to perfection, this stew is the perfect healthy comfort food, making it an ideal choice for a family dinner or meal prep.

11/27/2025

On this Thanksgiving Day, we are grateful for you. Wishing everyone a heartwarming weekend!

11/27/2025

There’s no reason to skip holiday favorites if you’re eating healthy. Just follow these tips.

11/26/2025

Congrats to our November Rock Star, Kaleigh Grainger, LPN!
Kaleigh is known for her positivity, compassion, and willingness to jump in wherever she’s needed in our Family Care Clinics. She wears many hats, always with a smile, and brings exceptional care to every interaction.

Thank you, Kaleigh, for the energy and heart you bring to BCMH!👏

11/25/2025

Thanksgiving Hours

In celebration of Thanksgiving, all Family Care Clinic locations will be closed Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this weekend. We’ll be back to serve you on Monday, Dec. 1.

However, our hospital and Emergency Department are always open for urgent needs. Call 660-200-3627 with any concerns ahead of the holiday.

Hospital clinics closed for the Thanksgiving weekend at BCMH:

🔸Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab
🔸Health Information Management
🔸Long-Nissen Infusion Center
🔸Outpatient Specialty Clinics
🔸Patient Accounts (Billing and Financial Counseling)
🔸Patient Access (Central Registration) and Patient Benefits Advisors
🔸Rehabilitation Services

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/25/2025

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11/25/2025

One of our favorite Auxiliary fundraisers is coming soon!

The Nutty Bavarian will sell delicious treats in our front lobby on December 3rd. Mark your calendar to join us!