Sabetha Community Hospital/Sabetha Family Practice

12/04/2025

🩸The next Community Blood Drive is quickly approaching. If you are able, schedule your appointment to donate! Walk-ins are welcome.
https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/zip

12/03/2025

Our departments are having a little contest. We invite you to vote for the best Christmas tree by liking the individual photo. Voting ends Friday at 12pm.

12/01/2025

📣Appointment Reminder!
Whether you're visiting Sabetha Family Practice or Sabetha Community Hospital, please remember to bring your most current insurance card with you to every appointment. Viewing your insurance card at each visit is a new process that ensures minimal expense to you and helps us process your claim promptly!

12/01/2025

Time is running out--the Medicare Open Enrollment period ends on Sunday, December 7th. If you haven't reviewed your Medicare options for 2026, now is the time.
Contact Melinda or Jennifer at Sabetha Community Hospital to review your options.

12/01/2025

11/30/2025

As we prepare to celebrate the upcoming holiday season, please take note of our adjusted hours:

🎄Wednesday, December 24th: Open 8am-12pm
Thursday, December 25th: Closed

🎊Thursday, January 1st: Closed

Please remember our Emergency Department is available 24/7. If you need to contact the hospital, call 785-284-2121.
We wish you and your family a healthy and joyful holiday season!

11/27/2025

Wishing all of our wonderful patients their families a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, comfort, and peace. We are grateful for your trust in us. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

Sabetha Community Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Ploeger as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Ploeger, a familiar and respected figure within the hospital and the community, steps into this leadership role with a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the hospital's mission.
Ploeger most recently served as the hospital's Communication and Community Outreach Coordinator, where she played a pivotal role in strengthening the hospital's connection with the community and enhancing its public presence.
This appointment marks a return to hospital administration for Ploeger, who has a long history of service to Sabetha Community Hospital. She first began her career at the hospital as a social worker, dedicating her skills to providing compassionate care and support to patients and their families. After a period away, during which she gained valuable experience as the Clinic Manager at Hiawatha Community Hospital, she returned to Sabetha Community Hospital. Upon her return, she served in home health and hospice, eventually rising to the position of Director, where she demonstrated her leadership abilities and dedication to patient-centered care.
"We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer into this new leadership position," said Garrett Colglazier, CEO. "Her deep understanding of our organization, her diverse experience in various departments, and her passion for serving the Sabetha community make her the ideal person to lead our operational efforts. We are confident that she will continue to be an invaluable asset to our team and our community."

You can read the entire press release in the Sabetha Herald.

11/24/2025

Don't gamble with your health! 🎲 Your Medicare plan shouldn't be a game of chance. With so many options for it's easy to feel like you're taking a risk. Medicare Advantage plans can carry hidden risks, especially for people with major health issues. Some people in Medicare Advantage may end up paying unexpectedly high costs when they become ill or find that their network lacks the providers they need. Open enrollment is October 15th through December 7th. Secure your peace of mind and get the facts before you decide!

11/21/2025

It's Give to Grow Match Day!
The Sabetha Community Health Foundation appreciates your support during this event! Help the Sabetha Community Health Foundation purchase equipment to enhance the quality of care at SCH. This year, your donation will help fund a new:

Comfort-Focused Pain Management Bed: A critical tool for patients needing specialized pain procedures.

Triamano Fortis Support Arm: An essential piece of equipment for our Surgery Department, helping our surgeons provide percise care.

Triamano Fortis Support Arm: An essential piece of equipment for our Surgery Department, helping our surgeons provide precise care.

💜 Thank you for supporting the Sabetha Community Health Foundation!

11/21/2025

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Sabetha Community Hospital has once again earned the Performance Leadership Award for Patient Perspective! 🌟

This prestigious recognition is based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, a comprehensive and objective framework used nationally to benchmark hospital performance.

Winning this award again, is a testament to the consistent excellence of our entire healthcare team and the wonderful relationship we have with our patients.

THANK YOU to our dedicated staff for their hard work and compassion, and to our patients for their trust and valuable feedback! We couldn't do it without you.

11/20/2025

🌟 A Special Thank You on National Rural Health Day 🌟

Every day, the team at Sabetha Community Hospital and Sabetha Family Practice embodies the Power of Rural.

As we celebrate , we want to take a moment to shine a light on the dedication and hard work of our staff. Their commitment to ensuring high-quality healthcare is available right here in Sabetha is truly appreciated. We are proud to stand with you and honor the resilience of rural communities!

Thank you, team!