Our Team

Employee of the Month
Ben Landers, MLS, named November Employee of the Month, is a medical lab scientist in the hospital's laboratory. Read more about Ben's accomplishments and why he was nominated for this recognition.
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In Loving Memory
In Memory of Mike Taranto, who served on the Board of Directors from 2016-2024 and made significant contributions to our community.
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We’re Business of the Month!
We are grateful to the Butler Chamber of Commerce for this recognition and look forward to continuing our efforts to make our community healthier and stronger.
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2024 Breast Cancer Fundraising
We invite our community to join our employees in fundraising efforts for breast cancer awareness month - here's how you can help!
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BCMH Honored for Patient Safety Efforts
We’re pleased to announce that we received an award through Health Quality Innovators’ Hospital Quality Improvement Contractors (HQIC) Recognition Program. This award recognizes our commitment to improving the quality and safety of healthcare for our patients.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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BCMH Appoints Kristina Anderson as Director of Human Resources
With more than a decade of experience in the field, Kristina is a seasoned Human Resources professional committed to maintaining a skilled, motivated, and compliant healthcare workforce.
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BCMH Welcomes Pastor Jeremy Henderson to Auxiliary Chaplain Roster
Jeremy Henderson, pastor at Church of the Nazarene in Butler, who has joined the Auxiliary of Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) to serve as a chaplain.
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Auxiliary Appreciation Banquet and Volunteer of the Year
Volunteers were celebrated and recognized at a banquet in their honor on Thursday, April 25, in which Bob Thomas was announced Volunteer of the Year 2023.
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