News & Events
| 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. |
| New Procedure Offers Precancerous Treatment to Prevent Esophageal Cancer
(December 3, 2009) -Those with Barrett's esophagus, a condition related to gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), have long been known to be at an increased risk for esophageal cancer. |
| Holthaus begins tenure as hospital's Food & Nutrition Services Director
(November 18, 2009) -Salina Regional Health Center welcomes Max Holthaus today as the new Director of Food and Nutrition Services. |
| Roger Pearson to Receive Billings Award From the KHA
(November 11, 2009) -The Kansas Hospital Association has announced that Roger Pearson is the recipient of the 2009 Charles S. Billings Award given to recognize individuals who demonstrate distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the field of health care in Kansas. |
| Groundbreaking ceremony for Donna L. Vanier Children's Center planned for Tuesday, October 13
(October 9, 2009) -The Salina Regional Health Foundation will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Donna L. Vanier Children's Center on Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the future site, 155 N. Oakdale Ave., immediately west of the Penn Campus. |
