Patient Stories

Don’t Wait on Joint Replacement: Hip Surgery Recovery at BCMH

Hip pain made everyday activities difficult for Jerl Leonard. Just weeks after surgery at BCMH, he was walking with less pain and regaining his mobility.

Bill Kern’s Stroke Story Shows Why Fast Emergency Care Matters

When Bill Kern suffered a stroke, his family acted quickly.

Cardiac Rehabilitation at BCMH: A Patient Story of Strength and Support

After a cardiac event, recovery is about more than physical healing. Bill Perkins shares how Cardiac Rehabilitation at Bates County Memorial Hospital helped him rebuild strength, confidence, and long-term heart health in a supportive, close-to-home setting.

A Lost License and a Moment of Gratitude

When a lost license turned up at our Information Desk, no one expected it would make such a difference in one family’s life.

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...