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Clay County Medical Center Clay County Medical Center is ranked as one of the top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the US.

25/02/2026

A healthy heart is a leading factor in wound healing. Don’t delay! It’s important to get the care you need and deserve. Make an appointment at the Comprehensive Wound Center at CCMC by calling (785) 630-5315 today! ❤💙

The Outpouring Coffee trailer is parked in front of CCMC until 3 PM today! ☕️They’ve been a big hit with our team member...
24/02/2026

The Outpouring Coffee trailer is parked in front of CCMC until 3 PM today! ☕️

They’ve been a big hit with our team members, patients, and visitors. Stop by, grab a drink, and say hello to Aaron and Eric while they’re here. 💙 For you non-coffee drinkers, they also serve hot chocolate and chai lattes!

24/02/2026

⛅️🛻🛣️We will see you first thing in the morning, Clay Center!! Our friendly baristas will be serving up hand crafted lattes from 7am-3pm at the Clay County Medical Center! ☺️ We’re looking forward to meeting new friends and making your day sweeter with a yummy drink! 🍫We will also have Jumbo Chocolate Chip Muffins to pair with your coffee! 😋

For Justin Ricketts, February 23, 2024 started like any other workday at Glavan Ford...until something felt off.“It felt...
23/02/2026

For Justin Ricketts, February 23, 2024 started like any other workday at Glavan Ford...until something felt off.

“It felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest,” Justin recalled. Without the classic arm or shoulder pain often associated with heart attacks, he initially thought it might be indigestion or heartburn. A coworker quickly recognized something wasn’t right and encouraged him to seek emergency care.

Moments later, Justin broke out in a cold sweat. He and his coworker headed straight to the Emergency Room at Clay County Medical Center. Justin remembers making it to the entrance before collapsing nearby.

“That’s when one of the ER nurses, Brett Canfield, came out with a wheelchair and told me to get in,” Justin said.

From that moment on, everything moved quickly. Within seconds, Justin was receiving care in the CCMC Emergency Department. By early afternoon, he was being transported by helicopter to Salina for advanced cardiac care.

Later, Justin learned just how critical those first moments had been.

“The doctor in Salina told me the work done in the CCMC ER kept me from having a full heart attack,” he said. “If I had waited any longer, I wouldn’t be here.”

Justin credits the CCMC team not only for the immediate emergency response, but also for the support he received during recovery. He speaks highly of the Cardiac Rehabilitation team and valued having access to the Mark A. Chapman Wellness Center as he worked to rebuild his strength.

“All the girls in Cardiac Rehab were amazing,” Justin shared. “I’m very grateful for them and for the ER nurses.”

Since his cardiac event, Justin has made significant lifestyle changes. He now focuses on healthier eating, staying active, and prioritizing his overall well-being. He’s returned to work and is currently channeling his energy into building a new home, though recovery hasn’t been without challenges.

“There’s still some anxiety,” he admitted. “When something doesn’t feel right, I remind myself to breathe and stay calm.”

Today, Justin’s story is a powerful reminder of how quickly heart symptoms can appear and how important it is to listen to your body and seek care right away. He’s thankful that when he needed help most, high-quality emergency care was close to home.

Please join us in congratulating Kari Tate and Drew Smith of Clay Center on the birth of their daughter, Laylah Ann Smit...
21/02/2026

Please join us in congratulating Kari Tate and Drew Smith of Clay Center on the birth of their daughter, Laylah Ann Smith!

Laylah was delivered by Dr. Lohrmeyer.

We’re proud to share that Clay County Medical Center has once again been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award as one o...
19/02/2026

We’re proud to share that Clay County Medical Center has once again been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals!👏

🏆 Top 100 Hospital (7th) in Patient Experience (among similar-sized hospitals)
🏆 Top 1% in ER Wait Time and Efficiency
🏆 Top 2% in Obstetrics nationwide
🏆 Top 5% in Emergency Care nationwide

The Women’s Choice Award® is based on objective, data-driven criteria including clinical performance from CMS, HCAHPS patient satisfaction scores, accreditation data, and information from the American Hospital Directory. 💙

Learn more about the Women’s Choice Award® here: https://womenschoiceaward.com/best-hospitals/clay-center/clay-county-medical-center

We were excited to welcome Charly Steinbrock and Annika Wernecke, juniors at Clifton-Clyde High School, to CCMC as they ...
17/02/2026

We were excited to welcome Charly Steinbrock and Annika Wernecke, juniors at Clifton-Clyde High School, to CCMC as they completed a job shadow experience with our Speech Therapist, Megan Gfellar.

As part of their advisory requirement, Charly and Annika chose to spend time observing how Megan works with patients to improve communication and overall quality of life.

Experiences like this give students a firsthand look at careers in healthcare and the meaningful impact they can have on others. Thank you, Charly and Annika, for spending the day with us! 💙

Healthy Communication for Long-Term Spouses and PartnersAfter years of sharing life together, communication can still ta...
14/02/2026

Healthy Communication for Long-Term Spouses and Partners

After years of sharing life together, communication can still take effort. Listening with patience, expressing appreciation, and finding time to reconnect are small changes that make a big difference. ❤

This Valentine’s Day is a great reminder that emotional health strengthens relationships at every age. 💚

❤️🍫 We celebrated Valentine’s Day the best way…with sweet treats for an even sweeter team!At Clay County Medical Center,...
13/02/2026

❤️🍫 We celebrated Valentine’s Day the best way…with sweet treats for an even sweeter team!

At Clay County Medical Center, the heart of everything we do is our people. From caring for patients to supporting one another behind the scenes, your compassion, dedication, and teamwork make CCMC special.

Thank you for all you do. 💙

Please join us in congratulating Bailey & Evan White of Clay Center on the birth of their daughter, Murphy Evyn White!Mu...
12/02/2026

Please join us in congratulating Bailey & Evan White of Clay Center on the birth of their daughter, Murphy Evyn White!

Murphy was delivered by Dr. Wurtz.

We loved spending time at Fort Hays State University! 💙Christi Rice and Emilee Blackwood were proud to represent Clay Co...
11/02/2026

We loved spending time at Fort Hays State University! 💙

Christi Rice and Emilee Blackwood were proud to represent Clay County Medical Center and connect with the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Opportunities like these help strengthen the future of healthcare and remind us how important mentorship and education are to our mission. 🏥

Please join us in congratulating Kylie & Nicholas Kennedy of Clifton on the birth of their daughter, Ruby Rae Kennedy!Ru...
09/02/2026

Please join us in congratulating Kylie & Nicholas Kennedy of Clifton on the birth of their daughter, Ruby Rae Kennedy!

Ruby was delivered by Dr. Haynes.

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