Andrea Jackson

BCMH is teaming up with Community Blood Center on November 6 for a health fair and blood drive.

We want to invite you to join us in recognizing Patriot Day with a brief ceremony on Wednesday, September 11 at 7:46 am. Together with our EMS Team, local first responders and employees, we will gather at the flagpole for a remembrance ceremony in honor of the individuals who lost...

Operation Sock-It-To-Me

Auxiliary volunteers have kicked off their 2024 Operation Sock-It-To-Me campaign, an annual project that helps area school children receive new, warm socks in time for the cold winter weather. Learn more about how you can help with this project.

Blood Drive, September 11

On September 11, 2024, Bates County Memorial Hospital will host a fall Blood Drive with Community Blood Center (CBC). All who present to donate will be entered to win a pair of tickets to a Chiefs game.

Meet Bhinde Ballagan, Oncology Physician Assistant

We are pleased to announce Bhinde Ballagan, PA-C, is now seeing patients in Outpatient Specialty Clinics. Bhinde is a board-certified physician assistant practicing with MidAmerica Cancer Care. She sees patients at Bates County Memorial Hospital in the Long-Nissen Infusion Center.

Labor Day Weekend Hours

Check here for a list of clinic and service closings for Labor Day weekend.

Introducing Jon Blake DO Orthopedic Surgeon

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is delighted to introduce Dr. Jon E. Blake, DO, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, to the community. Dr. Blake will offer orthopedic clinic visits and surgical procedures through Outpatient Specialty Clinics and Surgical Suites at BCMH. He joins the esteemed group of visiting specialists who provide...

Welcoming New Audiologists

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is pleased to introduce Minnie Baldridge, AuD CCC-A and Kathryn Grote, MS, now providing audiology services to patients through Bates County Memorial Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services.

Infusion Center Open House Recap

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is pleased to announce the Curtis W. Long, MD and Gay L. Nissen, RN Infusion Center is open and seeing patients. On July 21, BCMH welcomed visitors to an Open House for the Long-Nissen Center.

Introducing Alex Wilson DO

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is pleased to announce the addition of Alex Wilson, D.O., to its medical staff. As a trained Hospitalist and Family Practice physician, Dr. Wilson will see patients admitted to the hospital, as well as patients at Nursery Street Family Care Clinic on a limited clinic...

Infusion Center Open House July 21, 2024

Bates County Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the now completed infusion center will be named Dr. Curtis W. Long, MD and Gay L. Nissen, RN Infusion Center in recognition of generous contributions by Dr. Long through the Bates County Community Health Foundation to improve cancer care and other infusion...

Debbie Powell

Debbie Powell, Court Administrator for the 27th Judicial Circuit, is a confident and courageous woman. Her faith is strong and for most of her 60 years, she has enjoyed excellent health. That changed when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2023. Now that she has completed chemotherapy through local...