Your Gifts in Action

New surgical arthroscopes, funded through the generosity of Joe and Linda Glassman and Glassman Corporation, utilize advanced technology for the best images possible for our surgeons. This additional new set of scopes also allows for more procedures ultimately benefitting more patients and increasing the efficiency of our operating teams and facilities.

Stress Test Treadmills Stress tests are essential to determine how well your heart responds during times when it is working hardest. The upgraded treadmills make it easier to detect heart disease.

Through your generous support, Hospice is able to provide personalized care for patients and support services for their families. The Hospice team is made up of professional staff and trained community volunteers.

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Thanks to more than $750,000 in community support the centralized telemetry room was upgraded with 20 new central monitors, computers and transmission infrastructure. The HaysMed telemetry staff monitors every patient needing continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring at HaysMed in addition to five critical access hospitals and a surgical center.

“Being able to monitor acute changes in heart rhythms is a lifesaving measure. Telemetry monitoring can determine acute heart attacks, electrolyte imbalances, unwanted side effects of medications, and diagnose intermittent arrythmias,” shared Brian Pfannenstiel, MSN, RN, Director of Critical Care.

Thanks to $22,000 in donations from friends of HaysMed and generous $20,000 matching gifts from Joe and Linda Glassman/Glassman Corp. and the Hadley Foundation a nurse distress system was installed in the HaysMed Emergency Department. The new system will allow emergency department nurses to communicate directly with security and with the rest of the department via a device attached to their ID-badge when they need emergency assistance while providing patient care.

Thanks to the generosity of The Schmidt Foundation, Glassman Corporation (Joe and Linda Glassman), the Hadley Foundation, Gary and Mary Ann Shorman, and Women Who Lead, HaysMed Associates were honored at the third annual Thank You HaysMed Day. Associates received a meal from local food truck vendors and were entered into a drawing for amazing prizes. This special day expresses appreciation to the HaysMed Team for the care they provide.

Your gifts provided interactive education materials for parents of children in the care of our pediatric clinic to ensure a healthy start for our youngest patients.

Through a grant from the Centene Foundation and Sunflower Health Plan of Kansas, 24-7 access to psychiatry
providers is available to our inpatients, clinic, and emergency department patients through telemedicine technology.

Gifts from the Smoky Hill Ladies Golf Association and Bomgaars of Hays allowed the purchase and embroidery of new modesty gowns for our patients in the Breast Care Center.

The Hadley Foundation continues to provide care for HaysMed nurses by underwriting the nurse resident bonus program and providing matching dollars for the Nurses’ Lounge.

Through the generosity of many donors, the HaysMed Foundation provides support for Associates seeking professional enrichment. Whether Associates are pursuing an advanced academic degree, professional certification, or attending a training program or conference, we are pleased to provide a variety of scholarships and continuing education grants to enhance their professional growth. These opportunities help Associates provide the best care and patient outcomes possible.