Rice Community Health

03/03/2026

Stop by Coffee Connections this Thursday at the Sterling Free Public Carnegie Library and take a step toward better health.

Our Community Health Workers will be there offering FREE blood pressure checks + blood sugar checks and sharing how we can help with things like:
• Finding the right care
• Navigating insurance or paperwork
• Connecting to local resources
• Ongoing support between visits

Just swing in, sip your coffee, and learn more about our CHW program.

03/02/2026

This year, many of our team members reached milestone service anniversaries through our Distinguished Service Award program, and we couldn’t be prouder.

From 5 years to 10, 15, 20 and beyond, each milestone represents dedication to our patients, our coworkers, and our community.

To every employee celebrating a service anniversary this year, thank you! We are proud to serve alongside you.

02/23/2026

Big news for our moms and babies! Our Birth Center has been recognized as a High 5 for Mom & Baby facility through the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, thanks to our continued commitment to supporting breastfeeding and improving maternal and infant health.

This recognition means we are following evidence-based practices that help families get the best possible start, including things like skin-to-skin time after birth, individualized feeding support, and connecting moms with breastfeeding resources after discharge.

Thank you to our amazing OB team, nurses, and staff who make this care possible every day!

02/21/2026

❗️Reminder: Simply Produce orders close in 2 days! Get a fresh produce bundle for $15 + tax. Open to anyone in our community who wants an affordable way to stock up on fresh produce.

Order: Purchase your bag at White’s Foodliner in Lyons by February 23

Pickup: Feb 26 | 12:00–12:45 PM | White's Foodliner

02/20/2026

We’re hiring in our Food & Nutrition Department at Rice Community Hospital, and we’re open to the right person full-time or part-time!

This position is a big part of how we take care of people. You’ll help prepare meals for patients and coworkers, support Meals-On-Wheels, and keep the kitchen safe, clean, and organized. If you like staying busy, working with a team, and taking pride in your work, you’ll fit in well here.

Apply online here: https://bit.ly/3MlZo9n
Know someone who’d be great in a hospital kitchen? Please share or tag them.

02/12/2026

Last year, we were selected to be part of Kansas Virtual Health Care Career Day, and we loved getting to share our team, our mission, and the opportunities available in rural health care.

Join us online Feb. 18 and see what a career in health care can look like right here in Kansas!

02/11/2026

Today was so much fun! Big thanks to our team for making it such a fun, hands-on day.

02/09/2026

If you’ve been wondering what mammography looks like at Rice Community Hospital, this conversation is worth a listen.

A few weeks ago, our Lead Mammography Technologist Chelsey sat down with Ad Astra Radio on the Rice Community Corner to answer real questions about mammograms, comfort, safety, and access, and to talk through what it means to have this service available right here in Rice County.

If this sparks questions or reminds you it’s time to schedule, give us a call at (620) 257-7176.

02/06/2026

We’re proud to share that Rice Community Hospital's Family Birth Center has been recognized as a Silver Level Winner in the Kansas Newborn Screening Annual Facility Awards!

Newborn screening is one of the first ways we help protect our tiniest patients. It is quick, important, and it helps catch certain health concerns early, when timing matters most.

As our Chief Nursing Officer, Aubrey Nuss, shared:
“This award is public acknowledgement of the amazing care and dedication I see every day from our nursing staff.”

We’re grateful for the team behind the scenes making sure every baby gets a strong start, and we’re grateful for the families across Rice County who trust us with their care.

01/29/2026

Our Chief Medical Officer and family physician, Dr. Stacy Dashiell, was recently recognized at KU Med’s A Grand Affair (Student Voice Awards) as a finalist for the Ad Astra Award, a recognition nominated by medical students.

We’re grateful she chooses to lead and care for people right here, where it matters most.

01/29/2026

Congrats to Terry David, Lyons Chamber Distinguished Service Award winner and Board Chair at Rice Community Health!

We’re grateful for you, Terry. Thank you for showing up for Rice County in a big way, year after year. Well deserved!

We wanted to take a moment to congratulate our Distinguished Service Award winner, Terry David! It was well earned, and we are grateful to have such an active member in our community. Congrats, Terry!

01/27/2026

We’re proud of our CEO, George Stover, for representing Rice Community Health in Washington recently. As former Board President of the Kansas Hospital Association, he joined KHA leaders to meet with policymakers and talk about the Rural Health Transformation Program and how it helps rural hospitals stay strong, keep care close to home, and continue serving Kansas families.