News & Events

New Year’s Baby Delivered Early Morning at GBRH on Jan. 2

January 2, 2012

At 2:36 a.m.Jan. 2, Alicia Bryant gave birth to the New Year’s baby of Barton County for 2012. Shayla-ann Michelle Ploutz entered the world, weighing 6 pounds and 4 ounces and measuring 19 inches in length.

“It was a very long 18 hours, that’s for sure,” said the baby’s father, Jon Ploutz. “Alicia was exhausted, but she’s better now.”

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Bikers Spread Christmas Cheer to County’s Hospital Patients

December 22, 2011

Local bikers teamed up with Santa and Mrs. Claus to bring at least a hint of holiday cheer to hospital patients in Barton County.  Members from two area motorcycle clubs – Bikers of Central Kansas and Sidewinders of Kansas – spent Sunday afternoon delivering special Christmas ornaments to the three hospitals in the county: Clara Barton Hospital, Ellinwood District Hospital, and Great Bend Regional Hospital.

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Santa’s Big Helpers
GBRH Employees Bolster Family Crisis Center Christmas Gift Program

December 16, 2011

Twenty-one years ago, Laura Patzner served as child advocate for the Family Crisis Center. A little boy’s world was in a state of upheaval during Christmastime. He asked Patzner, “How’s Santa going to know where I am now?” That question broke her heart. The idea behind “Operation Santa Cause” was born then, right there on the spot.

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Great Bend Regional Hospital Donation Enhances Recess for Park Elementary Students

November 30, 2011

Great Bend Regional Hospital is helping Park Elementary School students to stay active. The hospital provided a donation that is for the purchase of playground equipment, as well as indoor activity games. New jump ropes, balls and activity games are expected to arrive at the school in about a week.

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Great Bend Regional Hospital Salutes Military Vets with Free Breakfast on Special Day

November 14, 2011

The old adage states that “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” That adage applies to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans. Great Bend Regional Hospital honored them with a free breakfast Nov. 11, during Veterans Day.

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Great Bend Regional Hospital Donates to Sunflower Diversified Programs

October 19, 2011

Great Bend Regional Hospital provided a financial donation to Sunflower Diversified Services Inc., contributing to the Invest in Kids Programs.

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Great Bend Regional Hospital Donates to Riley School Library

September 27, 2011

Great Bend Regional Hospital provided a financial donation to Riley Elementary School that will benefit the school’s library. As a result Riley is able to purchase books to go along with its anti-bullying curriculum.

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Doctors at Great Bend Regional Hospital Offer Pain Management

September, 2011

Don’t settle for pain. Standard diagnostic tests aren’t always accurate at revealing the cause or the source of pain.  That’s where doctors at Great Bend Regional Hospital can help. Drs. David  Gillenwater, Mark Steffen, Razafindrabe Bell and Curt Thompson all offer expert pain management procedures at the GBRH.

The physicians at GBRH want to remove the barriers of acceptance regarding different levels of pain. They also want to increase access to pain management that’s appropriate to the level of pain.

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Great Bend Regional Hospital Delivers 500 Babies in Two Years

August 9, 2011

Great Bend Regional Hospital has celebrated more than 500 unique bundles of joy since opening a little more than two years ago. The hospital celebrated its 500th baby delivery on Aug. 9.

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120 Get Into ‘Human (e)Motion’ to Benefit Great Bend Family Crisis Center

June 18, 2011

A large turnout gathered to run, bike ride and/or walk during Great Bend Regional Hospital’s inaugural Human (e)Motion event on June 18. All totaled, 120 athletes and 45 volunteers participated in the event, which raised funds for the Great Bend Family Crisis Center from race proceeds.

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Dr. Rosin Joins Great Bend Regional Hospital

October 2010

Dr. Robert L. Rosin joined Great Bend Regional Hospital in October, 2010.  He specializes in Internal Medicine and is located on the 2nd floor of the hospital in the Heartland Regional Health Clinic.  Dr. Rosin is accepting patients.  For more information, please contact the clinic at 620-791-6895.