News & Events
Salina Regional Health Center Among the Top 10 Percent in the Nation, Recognized as one of Healthgrades 2013 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ Recipients |
| Healthcare Scholarship Applications Available Online (April 5,2013) - Applications for 2013-2014 Salina Regional Health Foundation and Service Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarships are now available online for full or part-time students entering or continuing nursing or other healthcare career studies. Click Here For Full Story |
| Avon Breast Health Outreach Program (March 25, 2013) - The Avon Breast Health Outreach Program has awarded a $40,800 one-year grant to Tammy Walker Cancer Center to increase awareness of the life-saving benefits of early detection of breast cancer and to help the rural women of North Central Kansas obtain screenings. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Vistor Restrictions Lifted (March 5, 2013) - Due to a recent decline in influenza activity, Salina Regional Health Center announced today that it is lifting its stringent visitor policy put in place in January to protect patients, visitors and employees from the spread of influenza. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Salina Regional Health Center and Comcare Announce Affiliation (March 4, 2013) - Salina Regional Health Center and COMCARE PA announced today an affiliation that brings the 22-physician practice and its 260 employees under the Salina Regional umbrella. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Free Screening Kits Available For Colon Cancer Awareness Month In March (February 28, 2013) – In recognition of national Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March, the Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center, American Cancer Society, Avon Breast Health Outreach Program and Salina Charities League are making free colon cancer screening kits available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Tammy Walker Offers Free Program (February 20, 2013) - The Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center is offering a new monthly program through its affiliation with the Midwest Cancer Alliance for patients and family members living with serious illness. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Perez-Tamayo Earns Distinguished Subspecialty Certification (February 19, 2013) – Claudia Perez-Tamayo, M.D., radiation oncologist at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, has earned an additional board certification to add to her specialties. She is now certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the subspecialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Salina Regional Health Center's Trauma Center Earns Level III Verification (February 1, 2013) - Salina Regional Health Center learned today that its trauma program received Level III verification from the American College of Surgeons. Click Here For The Full Story |
| FREE Skin Cancer Screening Scheduled For January 26 (January 15, 2013) - Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you're not at risk from sun's damaging ultraviolent rays. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Visitor Restriction In Force At Salina Regional Health Center (January 9, 2013) - In an effort to protect its patients, visitors and employees during the 2013 flu season, Salina Regional Health Center implemented visitor restrictions effective January 8, 2013. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Presentation Jan. 10 Will Discuss How Healthy Lifestyles Can Prevent Cancer (January 4, 2013) - Not all cancers are avoidable, but research shows up to 60 percent of cancer related deaths are directly linked to lifestyle choices such as unhealthy diet and lack of exercise. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Tammy Walker Cancer Center Earns National Accreditation For Radiation Oncology (January 3, 2013) - The Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center has been awarded a full, three-year accreditation from the American College of Radiation Oncology for its clinical practice standards and care given to patients undergoing radiation treatment. Click Here For The Full Story |
| New Technology Supports Image-Guided Brain Surgery at Salina Regional (November 29, 2010) - The addition of image-guided surgical technology now available at Salina Regional Health Center makes many advanced cranial surgery inverventions available in north central Kansas. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Walk-In Flu Clinic Scheduled For Salina Pediatric Care Patients (November 12, 2012) - Salina Pediatric Care will host its second walk-in flu vaccine clinic of the season from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, at the clinic, 501 S. Santa Fe, Suite 100, in the SF Medical Plaza. The clinic is for established patients. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Free Ladies Spa Night To Promote Breast Cancer Awareness Oct. 25 (October 18, 2012) - Early detection of breast cancer in its most curable stages, coupled with new treatments, has greatly increased the odds for survival. In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Tammy Walker Cancer Center will host its annual awareness event featuring a Free Spa Night for women. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Pediatric Open House Scheduled To Showcase Local Artist's Work (October 15, 2012) - If you happen to be on Salina Regional Health Center's Pediatric Unit, you might be confused to where you really are. You may think you are on an exciting voyage across the sea, at a circus, or perhaps lying on a beach enjoying the view. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Support Group To Host Special Breast Health Program (October 4, 2012) - To educate the public about the treatment process after breast cancer diagnosis, the Tammy Walker Cancer Center's Women's Cancer Support Group is hosting a free discussion entitled "Battling the Disease At Home" on Tuesday, October 9. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Free Griefbusters Support Group For Children Begins Oct 9 (October 3, 2012) - Grief from the loss of a loved one can be especially complex for children to handle. A special support group called Griefbusters is being offered through Hospice of Salina for children age 7 to 12 to assist them through the grieving process. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Free Prostate Screening Clinic Planned for September 22 (September 7, 2012) - The National Cancer Institute estimates that 241,470 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year and 28,170 will die from the disease. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Salina Pediatric Care To Host Open House (August 15, 2012) - Salina Pediatric Care invites the public to an open house showcasing their new location on August 16 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Salina Pediatric Care's new clinic is located in the Santa Fe Medical Plaza at 501 South Santa Fe, Suite 100 (just north of the Tammy Walker Cancer Center). Click Here For The Full Story |
| Free Community Forum To Discuss End-Of-Life Care Plans (August 8, 2012) - Many people find peace knowing a plan is in place should a terminal illness arrise. Hospice of Salina will provide a free educational program on Tuesday, August 14 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in Conference Centers East & West, Salina Regional Health Center, 400 S. Santa Fe. |
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| Salina Regional Health Center and Lindsborg Community Hospital to Form Alliance (June 6, 2012) - Last fall, it was announced that Lindsborg Community Hospital and Salina Regional Health Center were working toward increasing their affiliation to enhance health care services for the residents in the Smokey Valley community. Salina Regional Health Center and Lindsborg Community Hospital are pleased to announce that an agreement on the affiliation has been formalized after more than a year of study, discussion, planning and negotation. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Free Screening Kits Available For Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March (February 29, 2012)- In recognition of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March, the Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center, American Cancer Society and Kansas Department of Health and Environment, with help from a generous grant by Salina Charities League, are making 600 colon cancer screening kits available free of charge on a first come, first serve basis. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Avon Breast Health Outreach Program Awards Grant to Tammy Walker Cancer Center (February 23, 2012)- The Avon Breast Health Outreach Program has awarded a $40,800 one-year grant to the Cancer Outreach Program at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center to increase awareness of the life-saving benefits of early detection of breast cancer. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Tom Bell named Executive Director of Governmental and Public Relations at Salina Regional Health Center (January 20, 2012)- Salina Regional Health Center announced today that Tom Bell will join the Salina Regional administrative staff as executive director of the governmental and public relations. He will start with Salina Regional April 2. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Hospice of Salina Receives Zero Deficiencies During Recertification Survey (November 15, 2011)- Hospice of Salina, an affiliation of Salina Regional Health center is pleased to announce that they have been recertified as a Medicare Certified Hospice from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Click Here For The Full Story |
| Salina Regional Health Center and Lindsborg Community Hospital to Form Alignment (November 1, 2011)- Salina Regional Health Center and Lindsborg Community Hospital are pleased to announce that the two hospitals are working toward a clinical and operational alignment in order to better serve their patients and communities. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Free Prostate Cancer Screening Clinic on September 24 (September 15, 2011)- The best defense for surviving prostate cancer remains to be early detection. The annual Tammy Walker Cancer Center FREE Prostate Screening clinic will be held on Saturday, September 24 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Salina Family Healthcare Center, 651 E. Prescott in Salina. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Free skin cancer screening scheduled for July 23rd (This screening date is full). Another screening will be scheduled in January or February 2012. Please check back for dates. (July 6, 2011)- At the height of summer now is a good time to assess your skin for signs of cancer. The Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center is hosting a free skin cancer screening clinic on Saturday, July 23, from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Informational meeting offers advice to those considering a career in medicine (July 1, 2011)- Choosing a career in medicine takes a well-thought out approach and a special meeting on Tuesday, July 19, will offer guidance to those interested in becoming a physician. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Salina Regional Health Foundation's CHIP Committee Awards Grants (March 29, 2011)- Since 1994, the Salina Regional Health Foundation through the Community Health Investment Program (CHIP) has awarded more than $7.2 million in grants to charitable organizations in Salina and throughout north central Kansas Click Here For The Full Story |
| Salina Regional Health Center's Heart Program Announces Availability of New Pacemaker Designed for Use with MRI (March 1, 2011)- Salina Regional Health Center's Heart Program now offers the Revo MRI SureScan pacing system, the first pacing system designed, tested and FDA approved for use in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) environment. Click Here For The Full Story |
| Free Screening Kits Available for Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March (February 28, 2011)- In recognition of national Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March, the Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center, American Cancer Society, Avon Foundation and Salina Charities League are making 600 colon cancer screening kits available free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Click Here For the Full Story |
| Avon Foundation Awards Grant For Breast Cancer Prevention to Tammy Walker Cancer Center (February 23, 2011)- The Avon Foundation Breast Health Outreach Program has awarded a $39,000 grant to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center to increase awareness of the lifesaving benefits of annual screenings and early detection for breast cancer. Click Here For the Full Story |
| FREE Skin Cancer Screening Clinic Scheduled for January 22 (January 11, 2011)- Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you are not at risk from sun's damaging ultaviolet rays. Snow on the ground can actually increase your exposure. Click Here For the Full Story |
| Kathy Pike Honored with Outstanding Achievement Award (November 22, 2010) Kathy Pike, MS, MSN, RN-BC was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award through the Kansas Association of Health Education Coordinators presented at the Kansas Hospital Association State Conference. |
| Salina Regional Health Center Receives ACR Accreditation (September 20, 2010)- Salina Regional Health Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in nuclear medicine as a result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR). |
| Campaign for Donna L. Vanier Children's Center reaches $6 million goal, construction to begin this month (September 17, 2010)- The Salina Regional Health Foundation's efforts to raise $6 million for the new Donna L. Vanier Children's Center have exceeded its initial goal. The Every Child Matters capital campaign has raised $6,058,719 to date, including a lead gift from Jack and Donna Vanier and an $800,000 challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Oklahoma. |
| Sign up now for Free Prostate Cancer Screening Clinic scheduled for September 18 (September 7, 2010)- The best defense for surviving prostate cancer remains to be early detection. For this reason, local health advocates are planning a FREE prostate cancer screening clinic September 18 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, 511 S. Santa Fe, Salina. |
| FREE Physician Career Path luncheon will offer advice to those considering a future in medicine:
(July 19, 2010)- Choosing a career in medicine takes a well-thought approach and a luncheon on Tuesday, August 3, sponsored by the Sunflower Health Network, Salina Regional Health Center and the University of Kansas School of Medicine's Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program will offer guidance to those interested in becoming a doctor. |
| Rebecca A. Morrison House celebrates National Hospital Hospitality Week (July 18-July 24):
(July 15, 2010)- Having a loved one nearby when you're ill can be as powerful to the healing process as any of today's advancements in medicine. |
| National Cancer Survivor's Day celebration planned for June 19- Pre-registration required by June 15
(June 11, 2010)- "You have cancer" are about the scariest words a person can hear. Due to advances in the early detection and treatment of cancer, people are living many years after a diagnosis. |
| Lemonade Stands to Benefit "Every Child Matters" Campaign
(May 27, 2010)- Never underestimate the power of children helping children. |
| Tammy Walker Cancer Center receives Award
(March 25, 2010)- The American Cancer Society has recognized the Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center for its breast cancer outreach efforts in north central Kansas with the Harold P. Freeman Service Award. |
| Contributions still being sought for Every Child Matters Campaign
(February 25, 2010)- The Salina Regional Health Foundation's $6 million Every Child Matters Campaign for the new Donna L. Vanier Children's Center has raised $4,716,340 in gifts and pledges to date. |
| Avon Foundation Awards Grant for breast cancer prevention to Tammy Walker Cancer Center
(February 17, 2010)- The Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund has awarded a $41,200 grant to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center to increase awareness of the lifesaving benefits of annual screening and early detection for breast cancer. |
| Salina Regional Health Foundation Receives $800,000 Challenge Grant
(January 18, 2010) -The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation, Tulsa, Oklahoma, has awarded an $800,000 challenge grant to the Salina Regional Health Foundation for the $6 million Every Child Matters Campaign to build the new Donna L. Vanier Children's Center. |
