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1. RCHC recognized by Kansas Healthcare Collaborative

   Date Published:

   June 23rd, 2020

   Rawlins County Health Center was recently recognized for patient safety achievements by the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative (KHC). To view the press release click here.…Read More

2. Kinsa Thermometer Project

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   May 12th, 2020

     Thanks to funding from the ACE Foundation and the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, Rawlins County Health Center and Rawlins County Public Health Department are excited to provide Kinsa Thermometers to the Rawlins County Community. Once you download the Kinsa app, these smart thermometers can provide ag…Read More

3. COVID-19 Information

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   March 13th, 2020

   Rawlins County Health Center wants our community to rest assured that our team has a plan in place to provide care in regards to COVID-19.  Our hospital leaders have been working closely with our staff, the Rawlins County Public Health Department, Rawlins County EMS, and Atwood Good Sam to provide …Read More

4. Rawlins County Health Center Adds Telebehavioral Health in January

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   January 21st, 2020

   Atwood, KS – January 14, 2020 – Rawlins County Health Center is excited to announce the addition of telebehavioral health in its specialty clinic. It started January 9, 2020. Rawlins County Health Center is one of 10 sites in The University of Kansas Health System’s Care Collaborative that is …Read More

5. April 2019 Town Hall Notes

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   April 26th, 2019

   On April 17, 2019, Rawlins County Health Center hosted a town hall meeting consisting of thirty-three people to discuss physician recruitment and retention. There was a lot of great discussion from community members. The next quarterly town hall meeting will discuss Business Development. April 2017 …Read More

6. Hospital PAs Kyle, Barb Herspring to move in June

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   February 27th, 2019

   Kyle and Barb Herspring, physician assistants at Rawlins County Health Center will be leaving the Atwood Community and relocating to Wichita sometime in June 2019. "We thank both Kyle and Barb for helping to build a great system of care for the community, and we understand the value and appreciate t…Read More

7. Rawlins County Health Center Announces new CEO

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   November 14th, 2018

   Rawlins County Health Center and Centura Health, the largest health ecosystem in Colorado and western Kansas, along with Goodland Regional Medical Center announced that Ronald Robinson, MD, MPH, MBA has accepted a new combined position as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer for both Ra…Read More

8. Rawlins Clinic seeks Local Photographers Photos

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   August 24th, 2018

   PRESS RELEASE:   Rawlins Clinic seeks Local Photographers Photos   Rawlins Clinic – Atwood would like to feature local Rawlins County artists with pictures displayed throughout the clinic and front lobby areas. “There have been some recent studies showing the benefits of lower stress a…Read More

9. Area Hospitals Collaborate

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   August 20th, 2018

   Area Hospitals Collaborate as Members of Centura Rural Health Network To meet the needs of the people of Western Kansas, Goodland Regional Medical Center (GRMC), Logan County Health Services (LCHS), and Rawlins County Health Center (RCHC) are engaging in a formal, deliberate process for creating a …Read More

10. Rawlins County Health Center Named a 2018 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

    Date Published:

    February 20th, 2018

    Rawlins County Health Center in Atwood, Kansas was recently named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.   “This recognition represents our team commitment to serving our community while changing to meet the dynamic demands of…Read More

11. RCHC Smokin on the Beaver 5K Flyer and Registration

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    August 24th, 2017

    Rawlins County Health Center’s Annual 5K to benefit DSNWK-Prairie Development Center. This year’s race will start and stop at the Columbian Hall by the stage area. Runners and walkers, as well as strollers, are all welcome to join in the fun. Flyer information To register for the race: Online: …Read More

12. Rawlins County Dental Clinic and Rawlins County Health Center receive Kansas Community-Based Primary Care Clinic Program

    Date Published:

    August 1st, 2017

    Rawlins County Dental Clinic and Rawlins County Health Center have both been awarded a matching grant of $50,000 from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This grant assists clinics with operating costs throughout the year. While Rawlins County Dental Clinic has received this award in ye…Read More

13. Rawlins County Hospital Foundation Awarded $100,000 from Dane G. Hansen Foundation

    Date Published:

    August 1st, 2017

    The Rawlins County Health Center is in the process of creating a new Central Sterile area in the facility and the Rawlins County Hospital Foundation saw a way they may be able to help.  Along with funding from the 2012 Capital Campaign, there was the talk of a possibility of finding some funding th…Read More

14. Myofascial Release Therapy to Treat Trigger Points

    Date Published:

    July 6th, 2017

    If you experience pain throughout your body that seems to stem from one area, you may be experiencing what are known as trigger points. A trigger point is a specific area within your myofascial tissue, often located in the back or the neck, that causes pain or discomfort which carries to different a…Read More

15. Four Easy Stretches to Increase Your Range of Motion

    Date Published:

    July 5th, 2017

    The importance of stretching to maintain flexibility and overall health is often understated. While many individuals attribute muscle soreness or tightness to old age or pre-existing injuries, the truth is, muscle tightness can easily be avoided with a few simple stretches during your morning routin…Read More

16. The Many Benefits of Massage Therapy

    Date Published:

    July 5th, 2017

    Tension, stress, and chronic pain are all unavoidable aspects of life. While pain may come and go, the underlying effects that pain creates can branch out into different aspects of your day-to-day activities, decreasing your overall quality of life. However, through the use of massage therapy, patie…Read More

17. Welcome to the Rawlins County Health Center News Feed

    Date Published:

    September 10th, 2016

    Welcome to the Rawlins County Health Center news feed! This is where you will find news and updates as well as helpful tips and insight from your local Atwood health center. We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit more about who we are and the services we offer. About Us Rawlin…Read More

18. RCHC’s Kyle Herspring, PA-C Signs New 3-Year Contract

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    September 9th, 2016

    RAWLINS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER, KYLE HERSPRING, PA-C SIGNS NEW 3-YEAR CONTRACT ATWOOD, KANSAS (August 24) –Rawlins County Health Center in Atwood, Kansas, has signed a new three-year contract with Kyle Herspring, Certified Physician Assistant. Kyle joined the Rawlins County Health Center staff in N…Read More

19. 5k Race on September 24, 2016

    Date Published:

    September 7th, 2016

    RCHC Employee EDGE Committee is sponsoring a 5K walk/run on Saturday, September 24, 2016. The Smokin on the Beaver 5K will start with registration at 7 am and the run/walk around the Atwood Country Club to begin at 7:30 am. To register online or print the registration form (PDF) and mail in/drop…Read More

20. 5K Race on Sept 26th, 2015

    Date Published:

    September 14th, 2015

    RCHC Employee EDGE Committee is sponsoring a 5K on Saturday, September 26, 2015. The Smokin on the Beaver 5K will start with registration at 7am and the run/walk around the Atwood Country Club to begin at 7:30am. To register online or print the registration form (PDF) and mail in/drop off form and p…Read More