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Thoughts from the CEO September
Happy September to our Leavenworth and Lansing community. What a wonderful time of year. We are officially in the fall season and that means school is back in session, football is in swing, hunting season is right around the corner and there are radical changes in...
Saint John Emergency physician offers fireworks alert and safety tips
Most families love the Fourth of July and the fireworks that accompany the celebration. What is not loved are the preventable trips to the emergency room for fireworks-related injuries. The best way to enjoy fireworks is to leave it to the professionals and visit a...
Saint John welcomes new Respiratory Therapy Director
Saint John Hospital and Providence Medical Center recently welcomed Melissa Garmon, RRT, RRT-NPS, as the director of Respiratory Therapy. With more than 26 years of experience, Melissa comes to the hospitals after having worked at Overland Park Regional Medical Center...
Strategic Leader Named Regional Director of Business Development and Marketing
Andrew Patterson, MHA, has been named Regional Director of Business Development and Marketing for the MOKAN Prime Healthcare hospitals, including Saint John Hospital, Providence Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Mary’s Medical Center.Andrew joins Prime...
Saint John Names New CEO with Local Ties and International Leadership
Saint John Hospital has hired Richard W. (Wes) Hoyt, MHA, FACHE, as Chief Executive Officer for Saint John Hospital effective June 1, 2022. He comes to Saint John after serving as Chief Operating Officer for Hutchinson Regional Health System, Hutchinson,...
Saint John Names New Strong Nursing Leader to Emergency Services Manager Position
Brandi Inslee, RN, has been named the manager of Emergency Services at Saint John. She will manage the staffing and care provided in the Emergency department located in the Saint John Pavilion. With more than 14 years of nursing experience, she previously served as a...
New EMS Liaison named for Saint John
Courtney Simanowitz, NRP has been named the new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Liaison for Saint John Hospital and Providence Medical Center.Saint John EMS Liaison In her new role Courtney will serve as a liaison between the hospitals and area Emergency Medical...
Saint John Names New Material Management Manager
Brandi Doss has been named the new Materials Management manager for Saint John Hospital and Providence Medical Center. With more than 16 years of supply experience, Doss stepped right in and got busy with her new role in mid-December.Brandi Doss Saint John Materials...
Saint John Plant Operations supervisor named
David Fields is the new Plant Operations Supervisor at Saint John Hospital. David has worked at Saint John the past three years as a technician. David was previously the Director of Plant Operations at Select Medical Hospital in Kansas City, Kan. He also previously...
Saint John CEO speaks at national roundtable
Paula Ellis, DNP, CARN, NEA-BC, Saint John Chief Executive Officer, was invited to speak at the Becker’s Hospital Review 9th Annual CEO and CFO Roundtable Conference held Nov. 15-17, 2021, in Chicago, Ill. Ellis’ topic was “How Small and Midsize Hospitals Can Thrive...
Saint John Plant Operations supervisor named
David Fields is the new Plant Operations Supervisor at Saint John Hospital. David has worked at Saint John the past three years as a technician. David was previously the Director of Plant Operations at Select Medical Hospital in Kansas City, Kan. He also previously...
Saint John Hospital Is Five Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis
Saint John Hospital is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2021) according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.Saint John is a member of Prime Healthcare, one of the nation’s...