Holton Community Hospital

03/07/2026

Holton Community Hospital is proud to introduce a new resource for our community.

The Jackson County Kansas Community Resource Guide is now available on our website. This directory connects residents with local programs offering support for housing, food assistance, transportation, behavioral health services, medical equipment, family services, and many other community needs.

Whether someone is facing a difficult time or simply looking for available community support, this guide helps connect individuals and families with organizations serving Jackson County.

Resources included serve residents throughout Holton, Hoyt, Mayetta, Denison, Circleville, Netawaka, Soldier, Whiting, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Reservation, and surrounding communities.

This guide is provided as a public service and includes community resources regardless of affiliation with Holton Community Hospital.

Explore the guide here:
[https://holtonhospital.com/jackson-county-kansas-community-resource-guide-holton-community-hospital/](https://holtonhospital.com/jackson-county-kansas-community-resource-guide-holton-community-hospital/)

At Holton Community Hospital, caring for our community means helping people connect with the support they need.

03/04/2026

Behind every safe discharge, every crisis averted, every supported family, and every senior rediscovering confidence—there is a team of social workers, case managers, and behavioral health professionals helping make it possible.

This March, during National Social Work Month, we’re celebrating the people who uplift, defend, and transform care at Holton Community Hospital.

Meet the teams who help our patients through some of life’s most challenging moments, and see how their work brings our mission to life every day:
➡️ **[https://holtonhospital.com/social-work-case-management-behavioral-health-at-hch/](https://holtonhospital.com/social-work-case-management-behavioral-health-at-hch/)**

Learn how social workers, case managers, and behavioral health teams at Holton Community Hospital support patient care through advocacy, coordination, and whole-person wellness.

03/03/2026

I had the chance to attend the premiere of the new TV show Aging Untold at WIBW yesterday. I met the host, Katherine Ambrose , and we had a great conversation about her journey. She and her husband, Randy, are originally from Wichita and have an incredible story behind this project.

I’m curious — has anyone watched an episode yet? It airs Monday through Friday at 3 p.m.

If you’ve seen it, what did you think?
Do you feel this is a conversation Holton Community Hospital should be part of as we continue supporting our aging population?

Learn more about the show here:
[https://www.wibw.com/2026/03/03/wibw-welcomes-aging-untold-afternoon-lineup/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQUMY1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOSnkwalJKMFUwdlBjNGZGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpnWKBLVBfkHdccdluyTl0ZGk0NuRFUcjpp1lF0gXOWzKHZwQqql65ENCFTN_aem_VpmS2GOFKGFblhoKw5etmw](https://www.wibw.com/2026/03/03/wibw-welcomes-aging-untold-afternoon-lineup/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQUMY1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOSnkwalJKMFUwdlBjNGZGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpnWKBLVBfkHdccdluyTl0ZGk0NuRFUcjpp1lF0gXOWzKHZwQqql65ENCFTN_aem_VpmS2GOFKGFblhoKw5etmw)

02/28/2026

🌎✈️ Welcoming International Nursing Students to Holton Community Hospital

Today, we had the honor of hosting Japanese exchange nursing students through Washburn University’s long-standing partnership with Fukuoka University.

Washburn University maintains a reciprocal nursing exchange program that allows students from both institutions to compare healthcare systems, cultures, and patient care practices between the United States and Japan. During their visit to Kansas, Japanese nursing students participate in an intensive three-week program focused on English language development, American culture, and hands-on healthcare observation. The experience fulfills nursing elective requirements and provides valuable insight into differences in care delivery across countries.

In alternating years, Washburn nursing students travel to Japan for the same immersive opportunity — strengthening global collaboration and cultural understanding within the healthcare profession.

We are grateful to be included as one of the healthcare organizations these students tour during their time in Kansas. Exchanging ideas, perspectives, and best practices not only enriches their education, but also reminds us that healthcare is a global commitment to compassion and excellence.

Thank you for visiting Holton Community Hospital — we wish you safe travels and continued success in your nursing careers!

02/27/2026

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📌 Resource Hub: https://beacons.ai/together4tomorrow_t4t (Link in bio on IG)

💬 Every conversation about mental health helps build a stronger community.

🌉Together, we are creating a bridge to better mental health by sharing trusted resources, reducing stigma, and making it easier to find support when it is needed.

02/27/2026

🩸 Every Two Seconds, Someone in the U.S. Needs a Blood Transfusion 🩸

Blood donations are critical for **surgeries, cancer treatments, chronic illnesses, and emergency trauma care**. Your donation can truly save a life.

Holton Community’s next blood drive is coming up, and we invite you to be part of this life-saving effort. Walk-ins will be accepted as capacity allows.

📍 Jackson County Community Blood Drive
📅 March 26, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📌 Holton Community Theater
401 New Jersey Ave
Holton, KS 66436

👉 Schedule an appointment:
[https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/84031](https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/84031)

📞 Questions or need help registering?
Roger Stockman
[roger.stockman@rhrjc.org](mailto:roger.stockman@rhrjc.org)
785-364-9660

Please remember to bring a photo ID or donor card.
For eligibility questions about travel, medications, or medical conditions, call 1-800-688-0900.

Learn more about current donation guidelines and safety information:
🌐 [www.savealifenow.org/coronavirus](http://www.savealifenow.org/coronavirus)

Thank you for supporting our community and saving lives. ❤️

02/26/2026

🎓 🏥 **Jackson County High School Students — Ready to Explore a Career in Healthcare?**

This summer, Holton Community Hospital is opening the doors to the **2026 Healthcare Academy** — a FREE, one-week immersive job shadow experience inside a real hospital.

✔️ Shadow doctors, nurses, lab techs, therapists & more
✔️ Experience real patient care environments
✔️ Build interview skills with a formal application process
✔️ Gain career insight you can’t get from textbooks

As 2025 student Briar shared,
💬 *“You can’t get that kind of insight from textbooks alone.”*

📅 Applications open February 25
📝 Three references required
🎤 Real interview experience included

Spots are limited to two students per week — so plan ahead! You must be a student in a Jackson County School district or home school within Jackson County. Please contact us with any questions.

Read the full announcement and timeline here:
👉 [https://holtonhospital.com/news/holton-community-hospital-opens-applications-for-2026-healthcare-academy/](https://holtonhospital.com/news/holton-community-hospital-opens-applications-for-2026-healthcare-academy/)

Tag a student who should apply 👇

Starting Feb. 25, HCH’s free 2026 Healthcare Academy. Jackson County students can explore real healthcare careers through a week-long job-shadowing program.

02/20/2026

This American Heart Month, Holton Community Hospital encourages you to listen to your body. Early evaluation saves lives.

02/20/2026

Not all heart symptoms look like the movies — and sometimes the most dangerous ones are the easiest to ignore.

Our cardiology partner, Chris Tollefson, APRN-C, NP-C, Cardiac Medicine Certified with the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center and Stormont Vail Hospital, shares an important reminder for :

" Chest pain isn't always the warning sign.
Fatigue, shortness of breath, jaw or shoulder pain can be heart symptoms too.
If something feels off, don't tough it out. Get checked by your cardiologist."

These quieter symptoms are often overlooked — especially by busy adults who assume they're “just tired” or “overdoing it.”
But listening to your body could prevent a serious cardiac event.

🚨 Warning signs to never ignore:

* Unusual fatigue
* Shortness of breath
* Pressure or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or shoulder
* Dizziness or lightheadedness
* A feeling that “something just isn’t right”

Your health matters — and early evaluation saves lives.

Holton Community Hospital encourages everyone in Jackson County to learn the signs, take them seriously, and reach out to a healthcare provider when in doubt.
Your heart is worth protecting. ❤️

Learn how cardiac rehab at Holton Community Hospital helps patients recover, regain strength, and improve heart health through expert, compassionate care.

02/19/2026

Healthcare access in rural Kansas doesn’t happen by accident — it requires smart policy and sustainable support.

The 340B Drug Pricing Program helps rural hospitals like Holton Community Hospital stretch limited resources to keep services available close to home.

This program:

• Is NOT a tax
• Uses NO Kansas taxpayer dollars
• Helps hospitals maintain infusion services, behavioral health programs, cancer care, and more

More than 90 Kansas hospitals rely on 340B to help protect access to care in their communities.

The Kansas Hospital Association recently created this video explaining why the program matters to rural Kansans. We encourage you to watch and learn more.

If you care about protecting local healthcare access, visit our page to understand what 340B means for our community and how you can respectfully contact your legislators.

Learn more here:
[https://holtonhospital.com/holtonhospital-com-protect-340b-kansas/](https://holtonhospital.com/holtonhospital-com-protect-340b-kansas/)

Keeping care close to home matters.

02/18/2026

Connecting with Future Healthcare Leaders at Washburn University!

Today, the Holton Community Hospital team is at Washburn University’s Spring Career Fair, sharing opportunities and building connections with students who are passionate about making a difference.

At HCH, we’re not just recruiting for open positions. We’re inviting future professionals to be part of something bigger — a supportive healthcare team and a welcoming community right here in Jackson County. Meaningful careers. Real impact. Small-town living with big purpose.

Stop by and say hi. Always love meeting new people!

If you’d like to explore opportunities with Holton Community Hospital, visit:
👉 Careers - Holton Community Hospital
https://share.google/If2Xybh4bBt2fCefV

Come grow your career where community still matters.