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 services 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.

📚🎩 Oh, the Places Compassion Goes! 🎩📚Last week our team celebrated Dr. Seuss Week at Ellsworth County Medical Center. Fa...
03/12/2026

📚🎩 Oh, the Places Compassion Goes! 🎩📚

Last week our team celebrated Dr. Seuss Week at Ellsworth County Medical Center. Families visiting the clinic for well-child checks received Dr. Seuss themed goodies through our TAP-TAM (Turn a Page. Touch a Mind.) celebration — all about encouraging healthy kids and a lifelong love of reading.

We also carried the Seuss theme into our Employee Appreciation activities, with a week of fun moments recognizing the incredible team that cares for our community every day 🌟

Compassion, kindness, and going the extra mile are part of what makes our team special — and it’s the same spirit that defines the nurses we honor through the DAISY Award.

If an ECMC nurse made a difference for you or your family, we’d love to hear your story. Help us recognize the quiet heroes among us by submitting a DAISY nomination today.

🌼 Nominate an ECMC nurse:
https://bit.ly/3Z65aOC

ECMC Rural Health Clinic will be closed Friday, March 13th to allow our staff the opportunity to attend a memorial servi...
03/11/2026

ECMC Rural Health Clinic will be closed Friday, March 13th to allow our staff the opportunity to attend a memorial service and support one another during a difficult time.
Patients with scheduled appointments that day will be contacted to assist with rescheduling.

Our hospital, outpatient services, and emergency department will remain open. SatCare clinic will be open on March 14th, 8-11am.

We are grateful for the compassion and understanding of our community as we stand alongside those who are grieving.

03/09/2026

Convenient care. Close to home.

📍 Ellsworth Rural Health Clinic
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SatCare Clinic: Saturdays 8:00–11:00 AM

Our clinic offers primary care, preventive services, chronic condition management, and easy scheduling with low wait times.

Healthcare should be accessible. We’re here when you need us.

Call to schedule: 785-810-1177

03/07/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible people who make Ellsworth County Medical Center truly special — our employees. 🌟

From the bedside to behind the scenes, our team shows up every day with dedication, compassion, and a shared commitment to caring for our community. Your work, your teamwork, and your heart are what allow us to continue Improving Lives across Ellsworth County.

Thank you for everything you do for our patients, our neighbors, and each other. We are incredibly proud of the ECMC team.

ECMC team members — tag a coworker who brightens your workday, so we can celebrate the people who make our hospital special.

🌱 Interested in joining our team? Learn more at growwithecmc.com

👉 and be sure to follow our new careers page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Growwithecmc

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers — and one of the most treatable when caught early. Screening sa...
03/04/2026

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers — and one of the most treatable when caught early. Screening saves lives.

At ECMC, we offer:
🔷 Preventative screenings
🔷 Colonoscopy referrals
🔷 Lab services
🔷 Primary care evaluations
🔷 Education and risk assessment

On March 6, we invite our community to wear BLUE to show support for prevention and early detection for Colorectal Cancer Awareness.

If you’re 45 or older — or have risk factors — it’s time to talk to your provider.

Don’t wait for symptoms. Prevention is powerful.
Call (785) 810-1177 to book at appointment.

📸 HARVEST READY: ELLSWORTH COUNTY THRU YOUR LENS IS NOW OPEN! 🚜🌅Ellsworth County — it’s time to show us what READY looks...
03/03/2026

📸 HARVEST READY: ELLSWORTH COUNTY THRU YOUR LENS IS NOW OPEN! 🚜🌅

Ellsworth County — it’s time to show us what READY looks like.

In partnership with Ellsworth County Kansas Farm Bureau and Ellsworth County Medical Center, we are proud to launch the Harvest Ready Field Ready Calendar Photo Contest — and we want YOUR best shots of local farming and ranching life.

From sunrise over wheat fields to boots in the dust…
From harvest in motion to generations working the land…
If it captures the grit, pride, and beauty of agriculture in Ellsworth County — we want to see it.

📅 Competition Period: March 1 – April 15, 2026
🏆 Winner Announcement: April 30, 2026

💵 PRIZES:
• All selected calendar photos will receive $100
• The Cover Photo Winner will be selected by Facebook followers and will receive $250

Your work will be featured in the official Harvest Ready 2026–2027 Calendar, celebrating the strength and spirit of our rural community.

This is more than a photo contest — it’s a tribute to the land, the labor, and the legacy that define Ellsworth County.

📤 Submit your high-resolution photos here: https://forms.office.com/r/p5NC1tBQfC

Let’s capture the grit.
Let’s share the glory.
Let’s get Harvest Ready.

📣You’re invited.Join CEO Jim Kirkbride for a Community Coffee Chat on March 27 from 8:00–9:00 AM in the ECMC Admin Build...
03/02/2026

📣You’re invited.

Join CEO Jim Kirkbride for a Community Coffee Chat on March 27 from 8:00–9:00 AM in the ECMC Admin Building Conference Room (1706 Aylward Ave, Ellsworth). No RSVP needed — just come ready to listen, learn, and ask questions.

Jim will share updates on:
• The current “Big Beautiful Bill”
• The Kansas Health Transformation Grant
• Other key legislative changes
• How ECMC is aligning our programs, mission, and services to secure funding opportunities coming to Kansas

Rural healthcare is changing quickly. Transparency matters. Community matters.

We hope to see you there!

👩‍⚕️ Provider Spotlight: Jody Johnson, APRN — When minutes matter, experience matters.Jody serves patients in our Emerge...
02/27/2026

👩‍⚕️ Provider Spotlight: Jody Johnson, APRN
— When minutes matter, experience matters.

Jody serves patients in our Emergency Room with a calm, steady presence and nearly two decades of nursing experience — including over six years in a Level 1 emergency department.
With a background spanning emergency medicine, urgent care, clinical education, and healthcare technology, Jody brings both clinical excellence and thoughtful decision-making to every patient encounter.

Patients consistently mention what stands out most:

💬 “We are quite fortunate to have ER services in our area. Plus having experienced, knowledgeable Jody Johnson, APRN on staff.”

💬 “She listened to me and actually read my chart before deciding how to treat me. She agreed to use what works instead of just what she likes to use.”

Fluent in Spanish and deeply committed to individualized care, Jody focuses on treatment plans that align with each patient’s goals — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

🏥 We’re proud to have her serving our community in the ER.

02/26/2026

📚🎩 Oh, the Places They’ll Grow! 🎩📚

Next week is the perfect time to schedule your child’s
Well-Child Check at Ellsworth County Medical Center.

Those early years are full of big milestones — first words, first books, first steps — and regular checkups help keep your little one growing strong and healthy.

And because it’s Dr. Seuss Week…

We’re celebrating with TAP-TAM (Turn a Page. Touch a Mind.)! 📖✨
Children who come in for a well-child visit next week will receive Dr. Seuss themed goodies to take home.

Healthy habits. Happy kids. A love of reading that lasts.

Call to schedule your Well-Child Check for next week!
📞 785-810-1177

📢 Please note that the Ellsworth Rural Health Clinic will be closed briefly this Friday, February 27th from 11:45 AM to ...
02/25/2026

📢 Please note that the Ellsworth Rural Health Clinic will be closed briefly this Friday, February 27th from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM for an all-staff meeting.

We will reopen at 12:45 PM and resume normal operations at that time.

Thank you for your understanding as we take this time to meet as a team.

Administrative Building at ECMC will be temporarily closed to the public on Wednesday 2/18/26 while awnings are installe...
02/17/2026

Administrative Building at ECMC will be temporarily closed to the public on Wednesday 2/18/26 while awnings are installed over the front entrance.🚧
Entrance will reopen on 2/19/26.

📁 Medical Records Pickup: Hospital Front Desk.
—To request medical records, please call (785) 472-3111 ext. 1116 to allow time for processing prior to pickup.

💳 Billing Assistance: Financial Navigators now located in the Clinic.
—If you have questions about a bill, call (785) 472-3111 ext. 1950 to speak to a Patient Financial Navigator.

Thank you for your understanding as we continue improving your care environment. 💙

02/17/2026

📍 One system. Many locations. One commitment to care.

Ellsworth County Medical Center proudly serves our community through:
🌟 Hospital Campus — Inpatient, Oupatient, Specialty Clinics, Diagnostics, Rehab ...and much more
🌟 Emergency Room—Open 24/7
🌟 Administrative Building —Soon to be home of our New Rehab Suite
🌟 Four Rural Health Clinics—All newly modernized

No matter where you enter our system, you’ll find compassionate care close to home.

Address

1604 Aylward Avenue
Ellsworth, KS
67439

Telephone

+17854723111

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