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McPherson Center for Health Expands Occupational Medicine Services with Advanced Physical Capacity Testing Equipment

McPherson Center for Health is proud to announce the addition of a second-generation Physical Capacity Testing Machine to its Occupational Medicine Department, expanding services for local employers and the regional workforce through objective, data driven functional assessments. The new equipment is slimmer, wireless, and designed to evaluate both upper and lower extremities individually, allowing the […]

McPherson Center for Health Welcomes First Baby of the New Year

McPherson, KS, January 2, 2026– McPherson Center for Health proudly welcomed its first baby of the new year with the birth of Stetson Brian, born on January 2, 2026, to proud parents Austin and Maci, both local to the McPherson community. Stetson’s arrival was especially meaningful for McPherson Center for Health, as his mother, Maci, […]

McPherson Center for Health Named 5 Star Hospital by Forbes Following CMS Recognition

McPherson Center for Health has been recognized by Forbes as a 5 Star Hospital, highlighting its ongoing commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. This recognition follows the hospital’s recent 5-star designation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reinforcing its position as one of the top-performing hospitals in Kansas. Only eight hospitals in Kansas […]

McPherson Center for Health’s High School Internship Program: Preparing the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals

https://youtu.be/GFScdpGE13Y The High School Internship Program at McPherson Center for Health provides local students with hands-on healthcare experience while addressing staffing needs in critical entry-level roles. Since expanding in 2023, more than 30 seniors from McPherson High School have participated, and several have gone on to join the hospital team as CNAs, phlebotomists, or in […]

Evaline Hess Healthcare Careers Education Scholarship Awards 19 Scholarships to Local Students

The Evaline Hess Healthcare Careers Education Scholarship Committee is proud to announce that 19 scholarships have been awarded to students pursuing careers in healthcare. This year’s recipients include: Kaitlyn Bergstrom Kendall Boughfman Alyssa Carris Maise Clark Mallorie Cooper Kenna Dale Aspyn Holm McKayla Long Jordan Martens Jadeyn McWilliams Lexi Patterson Caitlyn Pearson Stacey Pedersen Savannah […]

Record-Breaking Sports Physical Night Raises Thousands for Local Athletics

McPherson, KS – The McPherson Hospital’s Rural Health Clinic, McPherson Medical & Surgical Associates, hosted its annual Sports Physical Night on August 7, bringing the community together in a record-breaking show of support for local athletes. This year’s event served 133 athletes and students from McPherson Youth Football, McPherson Middle School, and McPherson High School, […]