Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Is Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus award for commitment to prioritizing quality care for stroke patients. Hutchinson Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according […]
Dr. Jonna Jenkins to join Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System as Chief Nursing Officer
Jonna Jenkins, Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.), will join Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) as Chief Nursing Officer effective July 6. In this position, Jonna will coordinate with internal and external team members to continue delivery of high quality and professional services at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Jonna has a Master’s Degree in Science and […]
Dr. Nick Baldetti Named Chief Quality Officer for Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System
Dr. Nick Baldetti has been named Chief Quality Officer for Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS). In this role, Dr. Baldetti will coordinate with executive team members to set and monitor system-wide goals for all quality initiatives while promoting HRHS’s High Reliability Journey. Dr. Baldetti received a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University in Wayne State […]
Dr. Mohammed Al-Halawani Named Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians
Dr. Mohammed Al-Halawani, MD with Hutchinson Pulmonology Associates located within Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, has been named a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP). Fellowships are an honorary designation given to recognize a physician’s service and contribution to their field, community and the practice of medicine. The Fellowship of the American College […]
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inpatient Rehab Unit Receives National Designation
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center’s Inpatient Rehab Unit is listed among the top 10 percent of rehabilitation facilities in the nation, earning the prestigious Top Performer Award for the fourth consecutive year. The Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR), a non-profit organization headquartered in Buffalo, New York, annually selects the nation’s top rehab facilities. The […]
Reno County Health Department Discontinuing COVID Dashboard
From: Laurie MoodyReno County Communications Specialist620-694-2568 | laurie.moody@renogov.org In response to the declining COVID-19 numbers in Reno County, the Health department will discontinue their COVID dashboard, effective Monday, March 7. Active cases are currently at 18 with 54.57% of residents having received at least one dose of the vaccine. County numbers can still be viewed […]
Labor and Delivery Unit at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Receives High 5 for Mom and Baby Designation
The Labor and Delivery Unit at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center (HRMC) received its sixth consecutive “High 5 for Mom and Baby” designation, recognizing the unit’s commitment to infant and maternal health by assisting new mothers to successfully initiate and maintain breastfeeding. The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, a statewide organization headquartered in Hutchinson, founded High […]
Input Requested for Community Health Assessment
In conjunction with the Healthcare Access Taskforce, Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is conducting a Community Health Assessment (CHA). The CHA guides community organizations to what are the greatest needs facing Reno County residents and areas of focus regarding the health and well-being of our community. For the first part of the CHA, we are asking […]
Stoss Named as Director of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Learning Academy
Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System today announces an important milestone in development of our Learning Academy. First announced last Fall, the HRHS Learning Academy is designed to provide HRHS employees with an additional childcare option. After an extensive search, we are excited to welcome Penny Stoss as the Director of the HRHS Learning Academy, which is […]
Orthopedic Unit at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Dedicated in Memory of Long-term Employee
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center honored Stanley (Stan) Kjellberg today, dedicating in his memory the Outpatient Occupational Therapy Unit. Stan, a long-time employee of the hospital, died of COVID one year ago this week. A permanent plaque now hangs at the entrance of the unit, which is on the third floor. The inscription tells the story […]
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Quality Care For Severe Heart Attack Patients
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Center has received the American Heart Association (AHA)’s Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center-Gold Plus Achievement Award for treatment of severe heart attack patients. According to the AHA, more than 250,000 Americans experience a STEMI, the deadliest type of heart attack. A STEMI is caused by a blockage of […]
Heart and Vascular Center Utilized the Impella 5.5 Heart Pump For the First Time
The Heart and Vascular Center at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center achieved a significant milestone on October 1 when, for the first time, utilized the Impella 5.5 heart pump to successfully treat a patient during a procedure performed by Dr. Robert Fleming. The Impella devices are reputed to be the world’s smallest heart pumps which is […]