Pratt Regional Medical Center

03/24/2026

Save-the-Date for our first Community Baby Shower!!

03/23/2026

PRMC’s Family Birth Suites is proud to be recognized as a High 5 for Mom & Baby for eight years and a Premier facility for the sixth year in a row! A distinction that reflects our ongoing commitment to improving the health of both moms and babies right here in our community.

This program, developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, supports hospitals across Kansas in implementing proven, evidence-based practices that encourage successful breastfeeding and stronger starts for newborns.
At PRMC, this means:

✨ Supporting moms with education and encouragement before and after delivery
✨ Promoting immediate skin-to-skin bonding
✨ Encouraging rooming-in so families can stay together
✨ Providing personalized feeding support for every family
✨ Connecting parents with continued breastfeeding resources after discharge

“Breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits for both infants and mothers, and we’re honored to receive this recognition for our efforts to support successful breastfeeding initiation and maintenance. As a facility committed to providing the very highest quality of care, we have found these practices not only improve health outcomes but also enhance the patient experience,” said Aggie Nickelson, PRMC Family Birth Suites Manager. PRMC’s Family Birth Suites nursing team is proud to work to ensure every baby and every mom gets the healthiest possible start. 💕

Photo: Family Birth Suites nurses Ashley Little, RN and Maranda Rebel, RN smile for the camera next to the High 5 Stickers on the FBS department entrance.

03/13/2026

💙March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month💙

March is dedicated to raising awareness, encouraging screening, and supporting those affected by colorectal cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. The good news is that colorectal cancer is highly treatable when detected early, which is why screening is so important.
At Pratt Regional Medical Center, we are proud to have gastroenterologist Dr. Richard Tay and PRMC Surgical Specialists Dr. Joseph Brungardt and Dr. Larry Beamer caring for patients in our community.

It is recommend individuals begin colon cancer screening at age 45 and repeat screening every 10 years if results are normal. If you have a first-degree relative with colon cancer, screening should begin at age 45 and continue every five years. Regular visits with your primary care provider are very important and staying up to date on recommended screenings and immunizations should help keep you feeling your best.

PRMC’s Endoscopy team offers a wide range of procedures, including:
• Colonoscopy
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Endoscopic biopsies and polyp removal
• Esophageal dilatation
• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)

📞 To schedule an appointment, contact your primary care provider and request a referral to Pratt Regional Medical Center. Early detection saves lives. Don’t delay your screening. 🩺

03/11/2026

🏥 PRMC Recognized for Excellence in Patient Care

Pratt Regional Medical Center is proud to announce national recognition in the 2026 Excellence in Healthcare Awards by PRC, a leader in healthcare intelligence.

PRMC was honored as a Top Performer in Surgical Inpatient Services Overall Quality of Care, and received:
⭐ 5 Stars in Medical, Obstetrics, and Inpatient Services
⭐ 4 Stars in Emergency Department Services

“It is an honor to recognize PRMC with these Excellence in Healthcare Awards for their deserving work,” said **Joe M. Inguanzo, Ph.D., President and CEO of PRC. “It takes true dedication and determination to achieve this level of excellence in healthcare and PRMC has shown their commitment to making their hospital a better place to work, a better place to practice medicine, and a better place for patients to be treated.”

"This recognition reflects the incredible dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff who work every day to provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and community. I am extremely proud of our team and grateful for the trust our patients place in us," PRMC President and CEO Tammy Smith said.

To learn more about the 2026 Excellence in Healthcare Awards, visit www.PRCExcellence.com

👏 Please join us in congratulating our amazing PRMC team!

03/06/2026

A PRMC Family Birth Suites nurse was notified of a recall on a popular product new parents may have purchased. Please be aware of the recall on the HALO Magic Sleepsuit:

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/HALO-Dream-Recalls-Magic-Sleepsuits-Due-to-Choking-Hazard?fbclid=Iwb21leAQX-Z1jbGNrBBf5lmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHoDM7jOWuA5PglkkROGumCzKjt7k1FOVUFF-Y-n5KUF7o8TFKNAPDdL65NiD_aem_4YgLSbuwmEfzaQQ8XoY0pg

Consumers should stop using the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuit immediately and go to the firm’s website at http://www.sleepsuitrecall.com to participate in the recall. After registering, consumers will receive a coupon code that can be applied towards a replacement sleepsuit or a $50 store credit t...

03/04/2026

An important message from Pratt Family Practice

🚨Scam Alert

We've been made aware that scammers are spoofing our phone number and calling people while pretending to be associated with our office.

Please be aware:

❌ These calls are NOT coming from our office.
Do not provide personal, insurance, or medical information to anyone who contacts you from our number without verification.

If you receive a suspicious call appearing to come from us, please hang up immediately and call our office directly at 620-672-7422 to confirm.

Thank you for helping us spread the word and protect others from these scams. Please share this post so more people are aware.

02/27/2026

❤️ February is Heart Health Month. The month serves as a reminder to take simple steps that support cardiovascular health. Recommended habits include knowing your numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and BMI), staying physically active, eating a heart-healthy diet, getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night, and learning hands-only CPR. Small daily choices can make a big difference in protecting your heart. ❤️

At PRMC, our Cardiac Rehab staff celebrated Heart Health Month while continuing to support patients on their recovery journeys. This week, Benny Garrison graduated from the PRMC Cardiac Rehab program. Mr. Garrison had an aortic valve replacement in September 2025 and began Cardiac Rehab at PRMC in December. He and his wife traveled from Medicine Lodge to PRMC three times a week to work with Sharalee Windham, RN. Mr. Garrison, known to many as Benny, says he is feeling much better thanks to her and the program. 👏

02/19/2026

We are so grateful for patients like Jewel J. who trust PRMC Family Birth Suites for such a special moment in their lives. 💕

Jewel said, “Thank you so much! Your staff deserves all and more for the care they provided me during my stay. Both dayshift and nightshift went above and beyond for me! I had such a positive experience and I'm so thankful for that!”

Thank you, Jewel, for your kind words and for allowing us to be part of your journey. We are incredibly proud of our Family Birth Suites team for the compassion, dedication, and excellence they provide every single day.

Congratulations again, and thank you for choosing PRMC! 💙

02/18/2026

Eastes Media, thank you so much for providing a livestream of the public meeting. For those who have never heard of Eastes Media, it is run by Cody Eastes. Cody is invested in the the Pratt community, he is a local business owner and is turning his love for media into another business Pratt will depend on for years to come. Thank you, Cody.

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02/17/2026

02/12/2026

PRMC will host a public meeting on Tuesday, February 17, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Pratt Municipal Building, 117 W. 3rd Street, Pratt, KS.

02/12/2026

🎉 Celebrating Our PRMC Nursing Teams! 🩺💙

The past few weeks have been full of well-deserved recognition at Pratt Regional Medical Center!

✨ January 26–30: Infusion Nurses Week
✨ February 2–6: PACU Nurses Week
✨ February 9–13: Ambulatory Nurses Week

We are proud to celebrate the dedicated nurses in each of these departments. Their skill, compassion, and commitment to patient care make a difference every single day.

Each team was recognized during their special week by fellow staff members and department leaders as a small token of appreciation for the big impact they make in our hospital and community.

Please join us in thanking these incredible nurses for all they do! 💙👏



Photo of PACU and Ambulatory nursing staff (back row - left to right): Amber Walker, RN; Janessa Baker, RN; Misty Bourgeois, RN; Amy Jensen, RN; Cody Soard, RN; Laura Mercer, RN; (front row - left to right) Kathy Hillburn, RN; Baylee Sizemore, RN; Brandi Goracke, RN; Jenny McAtee, RN; Kelly Wilson, RN; Geneva Mullett, RN; Megan Thimesch; CNA

Photo of Infusion and Wound nursing staff (left to right): Amber Walker, RN; Elizabeth Westerhaus, RN; Cris Hayes, BSN, RN-C; and Kathy Hillburn, RN