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We appreciate the community’s patience as we upgrade our phone system to better support patient communication and service throughout the organization.

Remembering Dr. Haynie

Bates County Memorial Hospital joins the community in remembering William “Bill” Haynie, M.D., who passed away on May 12, 2026.

hospital volunteer receives award from employee

Auxiliary Recognition Banquet 2026

BCMH recognized Auxiliary members for their service and dedication at the annual Auxiliary Recognition Banquet, honored members who retired from service in 2025, and announced the Volunteer of the Year.

The Wall That Heals in Bates County

As a proud sponsor of this event, Bates County Memorial Hospital is honored to support its presence in our community.

Employee of the Month

Congratulations are due to Geneva Blurton, RN, of our Emegency Department, for being recognized as BCMH’s April Employee of the Month.

Mock Accident at Butler High School 2026

Mock Accident Simulation at Butler High School Reinforces Safe Driving Choices BCMH EMS and BHS members gathered after the event. Pictured, front row from left: Jalyn Watson, BHS counselor and Student Co. Sponsor; Jessica Thornley, EMT; Jake Chandler, Taylor Hudson, Windsday Grissom, Bethany Swarnes, Dara Ramage, and Bethany Bouphanouvong. Back...

Celebrating Retirement with Kim Keating

BCMH is grateful for Kim’s dedication and the lasting impact she has made on patients, employees, and the community.

Representatives from Bates County Memorial Hospital and Hedge Hollow Raceway stand together as the hospital presents a shadowbox recognizing a donation from the Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust that funded repairs to an ambulance.

Community Investment for Ambulance Services

A generous gift from the Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust, supported by community partners, helped Bates County Memorial Hospital maintain a strong and ready ambulance fleet in 2025.

Russ Whisenand Retires from BCMH Ambulance Service

BCMH thanks Russ for his years of dedication to emergency medical services and for his commitment to the patients and communities served by the BCMH Ambulance Service.

Honoring Shannon Bjerke’s 28 Years of Service

BCMH extends heartfelt thanks to Shannon for her dedication and service and wishes her all the best in retirement.

SAFE Instructor Training

The S.A.F.E. Approach (Safety, Attitude, Focus and Empathy) is a program designed to help healthcare teams prevent and safely respond to workplace violence.

When PRP Therapy May or May Not Be Right for Joint Pain

What you should know about platelet-rich plasma therapy before scheduling a consultation.

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