Our Team

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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Employee of the Month
Congratulations to Kelly Otter, RN for being recognized as BCMH’s March Employee of the Month.
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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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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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Honoring Mike Keiser’s 27 Years of Service
BCMH celebrates longtime employee Mike Keiser as he retires after 27 years of dedicated service.
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BCMH Celebrates Career of Nan Newkirk
Celebrating the remarkable career of Nanette “Nan” Newkirk, CMA, who retired after more than 39 years of dedicated service to our hospital and community.
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Food Drive
Support the Food Pantry and Carpenter’s Cup by donating non-perishable items or funds.
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What We Wish Our Neighbors Knew About Rural Healthcare
Dr. Miller, Dr. Joyce, along with a few of our healthcare leaders, share what makes rural health care unique, and why it matters for patients like you.
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New Cardiopulmonary Rehab Team
There’s a new chapter underway in the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department at Bates County Memorial Hospital — and it’s led by a team of familiar, trusted faces.
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