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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. 
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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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Supporting The Wall That Heals in Bates County
BCMH is proud to support The Wall That Heals, a traveling memorial honoring Vietnam veterans, coming to Bates County this spring.
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PRP Therapy for Joint Pain
Learn about PRP therapy, a non-surgical orthopedic treatment option now available through BCMH’s orthopedic clinics.
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Holiday Giving with Carpenter’s Cup
A Community Effort That Brings Joy This Season Carpenter’s Cup owner Becky Clift, Dalton Smith and Rachel Goodlow with BCMH's Gayle Warden and Candi Dahmer at the holiday gift delivery. The holiday season offers many ways to give, and one of the most meaningful is helping make a child’s wish...
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Employee Years of Service Awards 2025
Honoring 519 Years of Dedication and Service at BCMH Together, these employees represent 519 years of service to our patients, coworkers, and community. At our annual Employee Recognition Party on December 5, Bates County Memorial Hospital came together to celebrate the people who make our mission possible every day. As...
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Employee Recognition Awards 2025
BCMH presented service awards to three exceptional employees at our annual Employee Recognition Party on December 5.
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BCMH Food Drive is a Wrap
A hospital-wide food drive led by Dr. Miller and Dr. Joyce brought in generous donations for community partners.
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