Anderson County Hospital

10/31/2025

Our teams knocked this year’s pumpkin decorating contest out of the park! 🎃

From scary to festive, every department showed off incredible creativity and teamwork. These pumpkins reflect the dedication our teams bring to everything they do—both inside and outside our hospitals.

Which is your favorite?

10/24/2025

Breast cancer treatment can come with many different side effects. Every patient’s experience is unique, and not all side effects involve hair loss. Thankfully, certain medications and therapies can help ease or relieve symptoms.

Join Dr. Kelly Gast, a breast medical oncologist at Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, as she provides insight into tailored approaches for managing these challenges on Health News You Can Use.

10/21/2025

Drive-thru our Family Care Center today to get your flu shot the easy way. No appointment? No problem!

📆 Tuesday, Oct. 21, until 4:30 p.m.

Can't make it today? Another drive-thru event will be offered on Tuesday, Nov. 11. These events are for established patients at the Family Care Center. For questions, please call 785-448-2674.

10/20/2025

Dennis is a lead maintenance engineer who has been at Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, Kansas, for 26 years. He sought a challenging job in the community where he grew up, and ACH provided the perfect answer. Dennis is among the excellent Saint Luke’s team we’re recognizing during National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week.

“Challenging is an understatement,” Dennis says. “My favorite part is helping people, but also diagnosing issues and problem solving. There are a lot of things to do beside fixing things. Everything is always changing, and with that comes new challenges and opportunities to learn. There is never a dull moment.”

National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week honors and celebrates the skilled professionals who keep our hospitals running smoothly behind the scenes. The Saint Luke’s team of close to 100 covers a broad scope of work across each campus for a great patient, employee, and visitor experience. This can include plumbing, lights, painting, heating, and cooling.

Dennis is essential in providing a safe and comfortable environment for staff and patients. We’re proud to have Dennis on our team. Thank you for all that you do!

10/17/2025

A patient care navigator serves as a patient's primary resource and advocate throughout the entire cancer treatment journey. They are the first person you hear from after being diagnosed and help coordinate all the appointments, imaging, and information you need for your care.

Donna, a patient care navigator at Saint Luke's Cancer Institute with more than 20 years of experience, says they're like a patient's cheerleader. Watch her full interview on Health News You Can Use.

10/14/2025

Flu season is here, and getting protected has never been easier. 💉

Our Family Care Center in Garnett is once again offering patients a drive-thru option, making it quick and convenient to get your annual flu shot.

📆 Tuesday, Oct. 21, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Nov. 11, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Call 620-365-6933 to schedule your flu shot appointment today. Learn more: https://heyor.ca/vdK91E

10/10/2025

The FDA recently approved two new drugs this year for treating metastatic breast cancer. The new drugs are designed to kill more cancer cells while sparing healthy cells, resulting in fewer side effects—options that weren't available even just five years ago.

Dr. Timothy Pluard, medical director of Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, says this is a time to be very hopeful. Hear the details from him on Health News You Can Use.

10/04/2025

What a fun and fulfilling day!

10/03/2025

Why are more women under 50 being diagnosed with breast cancer?

Dr. Mary Mitchell, chief of Breast Radiology at Saint Luke’s, sheds light on this concerning trend and how women can know their risk of breast cancer at younger ages.

10/02/2025

When Anderson County EMS received funding from the Patterson Family Foundation to purchase a new ambulance, they committed to donate a surplus ambulance to support education and training. Today, Anderson County residents continue to benefit from the vehicle as Neosho County Community College offers EMT classes through Anderson County EMS in Garnett, in addition to classes offered at the Chanute and Ottawa campuses.

We're proud of Anderson County and our own EMS professionals for making significant investments in tomorrow’s EMTs.

Thanks to generous donations from Anderson County EMS (Anderson County Hospital) and Steve Faulkner Ford, the NCCC Allied Health programs have a new classroom on wheels.

Read more here: https://www.neosho.edu/News/Donated-ambulance-becomes-Allied-Health-Educational-Unit

09/30/2025

Tonight’s the night. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn important facts about Medicare and replacement plans BEFORE open enrollment starts.

Dutch Country Cafe banquet room at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments provided!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the pros and cons of original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, presented by Kansas Hospital Association. Join us Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Dutch Country Cafe banquet room in Garnett.

09/29/2025

We have a few seats remaining for our next Lunch & Learn event on Tuesday, Sept. 30 in the Garnett Public Library meeting room. Call Courtney at 620-365-1021 to reserve your seat and free lunch!

Send a message to learn more