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We Believe You and We Believe in You

The Forensic Department at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center was established in 2005 and is dedicated to serving victims of violence both in our community and across Kansas. Our trauma-informed Forensic team treats each and every patient with respect, compassion, and sincerity while protecting the patient’s safety, dignity, and victim rights.

The Forensic Department is available 24/7 to assist and provide specialty care services to victims of all ages who have experienced:

Sexual Assault
Physical Assault
Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence
Child Abuse or Neglect
Older Adult Abuse
Human Trafficking
Strangulation

Our Forensic staff works hand-in-hand with the hospital system to ensure that every patient who needs help receives it. We collaborate with our community partners to increase the number of services available to victims of violence both in Reno County and the surrounding communities.

Forensic Department services include:

Medical Examinations
Documentation and Forensic Photography
STI Testing and Medication Prophylaxis
DNA Evidence Collection
Information Provision on Law Enforcement and Court Processes
Community Resource Networking and Provision
Forensic Advocacy and Case Management
Education
Safety Planning

Since 2022, our Forensic Department has empowered over 300 survivors of violence by providing patient-focused treatment, evidence collection, connection to resources, and assistance navigating medical and court systems. Our goal is to expand our services to meet the needs of our communities. Our patients and survivors deserve only the best trauma-informed, patient-centered care available.

For more information on the Forensic Department’s services, please call (620) 665-2000.

If you or your loved one are in danger or crisis, please call 911.

Notice to Patients

The Forensic Department strives to provide the best care possible to our diverse communities and we work diligently to ensure that the care we provide is inclusive to anyone that seeks out our services. We are here to support and empower you. We believe you, we believe in you, and we will be here to assist you when you are ready.

Forensic Department

Forensic Department

We Believe You and We Believe in You

Forensic Department services include:

For more information on the Forensic Department’s services, please call (620) 665-2000.

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