Welcome to Bates County Memorial Hospital
BCMH is here to care for you at every stage of life. From our 24-hour physician-staffed Emergency Department to surgery, inpatient care, and outpatient services, we provide high-quality care close to home. With hospital services and rural health clinics across Bates County, our focus is simple: making it easier for you and your family to get the care you need, when you need it.
CARE CLOSE TO HOME
Our Locations
Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is located in Butler, Missouri, approximately 60 miles south of Kansas City near I-49.
615 West Nursery Street
Butler, MO 64730
CARE YOU TRUST
Meet Our Newest Providers
Brian Heiniger, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Brian Heiniger is a visiting ophthalmologist who provides surgical eye care at Bates County Memorial Hospital one day each month, bringing specialized ophthalmology services closer to home for patients in our community. Learn more about ophthalmology services at BCMH
Ethan Weeks, DO
Family Medicine
Bates County native Ethan Weeks, DO, is coming home to practice family medicine at Family Care Clinics. Dr. Weeks brings a passion for helping patients understand their health, set meaningful goals and receive personalized care close to home. Learn more
Caring for Our Community
CARE FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY
Services and Specialties
CARE FOR OUR PATIENTS
Our Mission is to Continuously Improve the Health of the People of Our Community.
“It's a big deal, being here close to home, being around people that care about you and you form a relationship with, it's a big deal.”
Debbie Powell
Ovarian Cancer Patient
“I owe my life to him. He saved me… I look back on it now and I don’t know what would have happened if that guy… Everybody in the ER did their part, they did what they were trained to do, but this guy went above and beyond.”
Gene Schroeder
Cardiac Patient
“I am very, very grateful they were able to get to me quickly and arrange for my transport… It was because of the local EMS I was able to get to where I needed to be quickly.”
Noah Weaver
EMS Patient
BCMH News
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