Pratt Regional Medical Center

12/08/2025

🎉 Big News for Pratt Regional Medical Center! 🎉

We’re proud to share we have been named to the inaugural 2026 Forbes Top Hospitals list.

This national rating evaluates general acute care hospitals across the U.S. using validated, objective measures of healthcare quality. Forbes’ methodology, vetted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, looks at patient outcomes, best practices, value, and patient experience, while also adjusting for the unique demographics and socioeconomic factors of each hospital’s community.

From roughly 5,400 hospitals nationwide, Forbes identified about 2,500 that met inclusion criteria, and ultimately named 762 hospitals with 4- or 5-star ratings to the Top Hospitals list. We are honored to be among them.

🏥 This recognition reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff who work every day to deliver exceptional care to our community.

Hospitals selected do not pay any fees to be considered or chosen.
If you would like to view the full Forbes Top Hospitals list, visit https://www.forbes.com/lists/top-hospitals/

Forbes' 2026 list of Top Hospitals in America rates the nation's best general hospitals. Discover top-quality healthcare institutions offering exceptional patient care.

11/20/2025

Congratulations!!!

11/20/2025

⭐We’re proud to celebrate National Rural Health Day with big news! PRMC has earned the 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality, Outcomes, and Patient Perspective from the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

This recognition places PRMC in the top quartile of rural hospitals nationwide, and we achieved this in all three categories.

Thank you to our incredible staff for their dedication to serving our community with excellence. 💙

11/14/2025

Pratt Regional Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

“Our team’s commitment to safety and quality is at the heart of everything we do,” said PRMC President and CEO, Tammy Smith. “Earning an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group is a reflection of the dedication our doctors, nurses, and staff show every day to ensure our patients receive the safest, highest-quality care possible. I’m incredibly proud of our team and the compassionate care they provide to our community.”

“Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Pratt Regional Medical Center made a true commitment to put patient safety first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers that all had a role to play in this achievement.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

To explore PRMC’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit www.HospitalSafetyGrade.org.

11/07/2025

🌟 State Recognition for PRMC Family Birth Suites! 🌟

We’re proud to share that the PRMC Family Birth Suites team has been recognized by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) for excellence in newborn hearing screenings!

To earn this honor, the team met KDHE’s highest standards, ensuring 100% of babies were screened within their first month of life and keeping referral rates at or below the recommended level in all four quarters of 2023. 👶💛

This achievement reflects our team’s dedication to providing high-quality, compassionate care for every family we serve. Congratulations to this incredible group for their outstanding work! 🎉

Back row: Kaitlyn Longbine, RN, CPST; Kaylyn Zapien, BSN, RN; Yamilet Avila-Alarcon, RN; Ashley Little, BSN, RN, CPST, CBS; Stephanie Fountain, BSN, RN
Front row: Ciara Eisenhauer, RN; Aggie Nickelson, BSN, RN; Maranda Rebel, BSN, RN, RNC-OB, IBCLC

11/05/2025

🍂 Stay Steady This Fall
Balance issues and falls can be serious, especially as we age. This fall, take steps to stay safe... literally!

If you have a history of falls or a fear of falling, contact your primary care provider and ask about a referral to Pratt Regional Medical Center Physical Therapy.

Our physical therapy team can help you improve your balance, strength, and confidence so you can enjoy the season safely.

11/03/2025

UPDATE: The phones are now working at PRMC Internal Medicine. Thank you for your patience.

The phone lines at PRMC Internal Medicine are NOT working correctly. We are able to answer some incoming calls, but voicemail and outbound calls are not working. Cox Communications is working to fix the problem. We apologize for any trouble this is causing. We are open for business and hope this issue is resolved soon.

10/29/2025

We are very excited!

Wichita Urology is proud to announce we’re expanding our premier urological care in Pratt!

Beginning November 2025, our Pratt Clinic will be relocating to 1600 E 1st St, Pratt, KS 67124.

To better serve patients in the region, our Pratt providers will be traveling regularly and seeing patients multiple times per week — ensuring timely, high-quality care close to home.

We look forward to continuing to provide exceptional urologic care to Pratt and the surrounding communities!

10/28/2025

🚨 Clinic Update: Wichita Urology Specialists Are Moving! 🚨

We’re excited to share that Wichita Urology Specialists’ Pratt clinic will soon have a new home! Beginning November 3rd, the clinic will move from the PRMC Bone & Joint office to the former Urgent Care building at 1600 E 1st Street in Pratt.

This move is great news for patients. The new location offers more space and capacity, allowing our visiting specialists to care for even more people right here close to home.

📅 Here’s when you can see your Wichita Urology providers in Pratt:
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Fadi Joudi – 1st & 3rd Friday
👩‍⚕️ Shandi Husen, APRN – 2nd & 4th Friday
👩‍⚕️ Adyson Ingold, PA-C – 2nd Tuesday
👩‍⚕️ Jenny Cline, PA-C – 2nd Tuesday
👨‍⚕️ Jordan Stiverson, MD – 3rd Tuesday
👨‍⚕️ Kenneth Schmanke, MD – 2nd Wednesday (starting December)
👨‍⚕️ Kahlil Saad, MD (Pediatric Urology Only) – 3rd Wednesday

📍 New Location: 1600 E 1st Street, Pratt (former Urgent Care building)
📆 Effective Date: November 3rd

We appreciate your patience as we make this transition — and we’re excited to continue offering expert urology care right here at home!

10/23/2025

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10/22/2025

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10/14/2025

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Safe sleep saves lives.

Each year, thousands of infants die suddenly and unexpectedly during sleep — often due to unsafe sleep environments. The safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back, in their own clutter-free crib or bassinet, on a firm, flat surface — with no blankets, pillows, or toys.

Small changes can make a big difference.

Learn more: https://www.kidsks.org/safe-sleep.html