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County to look at feasibility of hospital in Fort Scott

WebBourbon County Commissioners have engaged in a cooperative agreement with a Kansas City, Mo.-based health care company to look at the feasibility of bringing a hospital back …

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Behavioral healthcare services coming to Fort Scott

WebBourbon County officials on Monday announced new behavioral healthcare services which will be offered inside the former Mercy Hospital building. Several community members …

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Timeline, next steps for new hospital

WebTuesday, February 1, 2022. Tammy Helm. During a ceremony to announce plans to proceed with a new hospital in Fort Scott, Noble Health Corp. CEO Drew Solomon said the return …

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Community showing low interest in H1N1 vaccine

WebThe H1N1 flu vaccine has been available to the general public in Bourbon County for a couple of weeks, but community response has not been as high as anticipated, local …

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Memorandum of understanding for ER services presented

WebAlthough nothing was approved, the Bourbon County Commission on Monday reviewed a proposed memorandum of understanding between the county and Amberwell Health …

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Citizens react to county's $500,000 support for ER

WebBourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday heard concerns from citizens on the county’s plan to help subsidize emergency room services in the county. During a special meeting, …

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Local News: Mental Health Center expansion prompts move …

WebThe announcement that a deal has been signed that will allow Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center to move into the Legacy Health building was welcome to SEKMHC …

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Local News: County to transfer former hospital building, COVID-19 …

WebBourbon County officials are making the next steps toward the future of health care in the county. On Tuesday, Bourbon County Commissioners approved a series of motions …

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Firstsource seeks 30 new employees for Fort Scott center

WebThe acquisition of a local health insurance claims company by an India-based corporation earlier this year has led to growth and a need for more employees at the company's Fort …

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Medical Plaza of Arma to stay open

WebARMA -- Mercy Health System's medical clinic in Arma is staying open thanks to a lot of community support. In response to overwhelming feedback and comments received from …

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County commission approves measures supporting ER, health care

WebBourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday night took action to support continued health care services -- including a potential emergency room -- in the county. Commissioners …

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VA clinic in Fort Scott to close; new clinic opening in Iola

WebLocal veterans on Friday learned details of the planned opening of a new VA clinic in Iola and the pending closure of three VA clinics, including the Fort Scott facility. The VA …

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Bourbon County has confirmed COVID-19 case

WebBourbon County Health Department officials announced Sunday Bourbon County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19. According to one county official, the individual who …

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Commissioners address rumors about company performing …

WebBourbon County Commissioners conducted a special meeting Friday afternoon to address news and alleged rumors surrounding the health care company that is working on a …

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Local News: New urgent care facility opens in Fort Scott (9/15/07

WebFort Scott, Kan. -- Since opening for business on Sept 4, Mercy Health Center's new urgent care facility has aided approximately 135 patients, Lynieta Leisure, a nurse practitioner …

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New Mercy CEO brings 30 years' experience to job

WebThe 47-year old Omaha, Neb. native assumed the responsibilities of president and chief executive officer of Mercy Health System of Kansas on Nov. 13, bringing with him more …

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Local News: Mercy awards scholarships (6/16/09) Fort Scott Tribune

WebThe Charles E. Thoele Scholarship Program was established by Mercy in 1993 to honor Thoele, a retired Mercy executive and board member. The program awards 18 $1,000 …

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Obituary: WILLIAM HOWARD "BILL" INMAN (11/16/11) Fort Scott …

WebWilliam Howard "Bill" Inman, 85, a resident of rural Walnut, Kan., died Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott, Kan. He was born May 3, 1926, on the family …

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Local News: Mercy exploring Joplin acquisition (5/13/09) Fort …

WebJOPLIN, Mo. -- The Sisters of Mercy Health System and Catholic Health Initiatives announced May 1 that the two health systems have signed a letter of intent to formally …

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