Morton County Health System Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name: Morton County Health System
Mission: Providing a high level of integrity and quality healthcare, easily accessible to meet the needs of the communities they serve.
Founding Details: The original hospital was built by Dr. William V. Tucker after World War I. Details about the exact founding year are not specified, but initial expansion happened with the dedication of a new hospital on September 15, 1957.
Key People:
- CEO: Lisa Swenson
- CFO: Richard Adams
- Chief Nursing Officer: Audra Gonzalez
- Board of Trustees:
- Chairman: Dr. Todd Johnson D.C. FASA
- Vice-Chairman: Troy Barnett
- Secretary: Karen Gates
- Treasurer: Ron Rich
Headquarters: Elkhart, Kansas, 67950
Number of Employees: No information is available.
Revenue: No information is available.
Known For: Providing patient-focused healthcare services in the southwest corner of Kansas, recognized for exemplary achievements in improving patient safety.
Products and Services Offered
Medical Services:
- Acute Care Hospital: 26-bed capacity including an Emergency Department.
- Clinics: Locations in Elkhart and Rolla, Kansas.
- Senior Living: Services are part of the broader healthcare offerings.
Specialized Services:
- Radiology: Equipped with a newly installed, state-of-the-art CT machine.
- Respiratory Therapy: Available technologies and practices for patient care.
- Cardiac Rehabilitation: Assistance for post-COVID recovery among other needs.
- Physical Therapy: Services to help in rehabilitation and patient mobility.
- Telemedicine Services: Facilitating patient access to healthcare remotely.
- Mental Health Services: Providing necessary psychiatric and counseling support.
Key Features:
- Patient Portal: Facilitates ease of access for patients to manage health records and appointments.
- Telemedicine: Improves access to healthcare services remotely.
- Community-Focused: Engages with community activities to meet local health needs effectively.
Recent Developments
COVID-19 Measures:
- Availability of COVID-19 testing at their clinics.
- Introduction of post-COVID treatments and diagnosis facilities for continuing care with pulmonary function testing and cardiac rehab services.
Recognition:
- Morton County Hospital was recognized for its contributions to improving patient safety by the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative through the AHA/HRET Network initiative.
Infrastructure Developments:
- Recently acquired and now utilizing a new CT machine to enhance diagnostic capabilities.
History and Milestones
- 1913: The original hospital was established with 18 beds.
- 1957: Opening of a new hospital, following increased demand post-depression era.
- 1980: Remodel and dedication of current hospital facility, demonstrating community growth and support.
Leadership and Management
CEO Message:
Lisa Swenson, with an extensive healthcare background, is committed to improving rural healthcare and is actively engaged in service line growth, market development, and enhancing physician relationships.
Administrative Directors:
- Materials: Daisy Aranda
- HIM: Gail Horner
- Respiratory Therapy: Shania Peacock
- Business Office & Human Resources: Mandy LaRue
- Pharmacy: Rita Granados
- Maintenance: Ron Lafond
- Lab: Sharmilla Hall
- Radiology: Todd Overpeck
- Clinic: Jeanne Schumacher
- IT: Marco Medina
Additional Notes
Morton County Health System continues to thrive and expand, maintaining its dedication to patient care and safety across various health services. They sustain a close-knit relationship with the community and emphasize service quality and accessibility.
No additional commentary or conclusions are drawn, as per the request for a focused and information-dense report based strictly on available data.
