BCMH News

BCMH Health Fair 2026
Plan your visit to the BCMH Health Fair on October 6! Enjoy discounted labs and imaging, free health screenings, and a chance to meet your...
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2026 Photo Contest Winners
The results are in! See which Bates County photographers captured the judges' top honors in our 2026 community photo contest.
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Employee of the Month
Congratulations are due to Jessica Nieder in our Nursing Department for being recognized as BCMH’s September Employee of the Month.
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Top Doctors 2026
Three physicians who provide care at Bates County Memorial Hospital recognized as 2026 Top Doctors by Kansas City Magazine.
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Introducing Ethan Weeks, DO
Ethan Weeks, DO, returns to Bates County to practice family medicine at Family Care Clinics, bringing his journey from BCMH scribe to physician full circle.
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Meet Dr. Heiniger, Ophthalmologist
Brian Heiniger, MD will provide cataract surgery and other eye surgeries and procedures one day each month at BCMH.
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BCMH Recognized for Advancing Rural Stroke Care
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Rural Recognition Gold award recognizes efforts to address the unique health needs of rural communities.
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Show Us Bates County Photo Contest
The contest is part of BCMH's effort to celebrate the community it serves while creating a collection of locally photographed artwork for patients, visitors, and...
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Sports Physicals for the 2026-27 Season
Step up for a strong season with the primary care team you trust.
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Historical photo of a 2 story home that was rented for a community hospital in Butler, Missouri in 1926.
100 Years of Hospital Care in Bates County
June 17, 2026, marks 100 years since Bates County's first community hospital welcomed its first patient, beginning a century of care for our community.
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Phone System Upgrade on June 16
We appreciate the community’s patience as we upgrade our phone system to better support patient communication and service throughout the organization.
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Don’t Wait on Joint Replacement: Hip Surgery Recovery at BCMH
Hip pain made everyday activities difficult for Jerl Leonard. Just weeks after surgery at BCMH, he was walking with less pain and regaining his mobility.
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