The University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus

The University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus is dedicated to providing high quality patient care and serving our community.

We have 33-bed hospital with emergency room, surgery, OB/pediatric, and inpatient & outpatient services. The University of Kansas Health System offers you access to resources of one of the nation’s best academic health systems –and the only one in Kansas. This means you and your family have complete, high-quality primary and specialty care right here, close to home.

For decades, colorectal cancer (CRC) was most often diagnosed in people age 50 and older. However, about 10% of colorect...
03/07/2026

For decades, colorectal cancer (CRC) was most often diagnosed in people age 50 and older. However, about 10% of colorectal cancers are in people younger than 50 – called young-onset CRC. Since 1994, cases of young-onset CRC have increased by 51%. Start your screening for CRC at age 45. If you have a family history of CRC, your screenings should start 10 years before the age of diagnosis of a first-degree relative (mother, father or sibling).

Talk with your primary care provider soon about scheduling your colonoscopy with Jessica Pries, MD, at Great Bend Medical Pavilion.

Do you know a high school or college-aged student interested in the nursing profession? The University of Kansas Health ...
03/05/2026

Do you know a high school or college-aged student interested in the nursing profession? The University of Kansas Health System’s Nurse Academy is a one-day program that will give interested students the opportunity to practice hands-on nursing skills, learn about different fields within nursing and tour patient care delivery areas at The University of Kansas Health System.

Three sessions of Nurse Academy are available this summer:

Session 1: June 17
Session 2: July 8
Session 2: July 22

The deadline to apply is April 1. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kIa3qW

If you are pregnant, join us for a free, 1-day childbirth education class and bring your support person. We recommend th...
03/04/2026

If you are pregnant, join us for a free, 1-day childbirth education class and bring your support person. We recommend this class prior to week 36 of pregnancy.

We’ll cover the labor process and pain control techniques, caring for your newborn, breastfeeding, postpartum care and expectations, what to expect during your hospital stay and a tour of the labor and delivery area of the hospital.

This free class will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with a lunch break from noon-1 p.m. The next class is Saturday, March 7. To register, call 620-791-6811.

Daylight saving time officially starts at 2 a.m. next Sunday, March 8. Before you go to bed, don't forget to set your cl...
03/04/2026

Daylight saving time officially starts at 2 a.m. next Sunday, March 8. Before you go to bed, don't forget to set your clocks an hour ahead! Because it will take a few days for your body clock to adjust, here are some sleep tips to help you with this transition:

- Make sure you're getting about 7.5 hours of sleep nightly. If it usually takes some time for you to fall asleep once you're in bed, hit the hay a bit earlier to get your 7.5 hours.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol in the evening. Both can make falling asleep more difficult.
- Decrease exposure to light in your home during the evening. It can help you adjust more quickly.
- Finally, get some exercise; it can help, too.

Do you love to play bingo? Do you want to be more active? We’ve got you covered with a game that gives you both. Bingo +...
03/02/2026

Do you love to play bingo? Do you want to be more active? We’ve got you covered with a game that gives you both. Bingo + exercise = Bingocize®! It’s a program that combines the fun of bingo with inclusive exercises for everyone. Bingocize is a 10-week program that begins March 3. Hour-long sessions will take place 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Fridays at the Great Bend Senior Center. Come join specialized instructors to play bingo, meet new people and add some exercise and movement to your day!

Is it time for a gut check? March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cance...
03/01/2026

Is it time for a gut check? March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the US and is among the most preventable cancers with regular screening. The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 160,000 people will be diagnosed with a colorectal cancer this year. Early detection through screening can detect colorectal cancer when it’s small and hasn’t spread, allowing for more successful treatment.

Talk with your primary care provider soon about scheduling your colonoscopy with Jessica Pries, MD, at Great Bend Medical Pavilion.

When you need an MRI but your days are so busy it’s hard to get an appointment scheduled, we can help. After-hours MRI a...
02/28/2026

When you need an MRI but your days are so busy it’s hard to get an appointment scheduled, we can help. After-hours MRI appointments are now available 1 day a week from 5 to 10 p.m. Get the medical care you need on a schedule that works for you from The University of Kansas Health System. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 620-791-6205.

If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, you don’t have to grieve alone. The University of Kansas Health System is ...
02/25/2026

If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, you don’t have to grieve alone. The University of Kansas Health System is hosting a 5-week grief support group led by a mental health professional. The group will meet Wednesday evenings at 6:00 beginning tonight, February 25, at 1309 Polk St, in Great Bend. For more information or to RSVP, call 620-792-7527.

02/23/2026

Learn more about speech and language therapy for kids in this video with Katie Patterson, speech and language pathologist at the health system.

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Great Bend, KS
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