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Emergency Department Handles Retired Sergeant With Care

A retired Chillicothe Police Department sergeant, John Valbracht enjoys restoring old vehicles. But when John, 70, was alone working on an old trailer, a routine task turned dangerous.  

"It was a nice day, and my goal was to put a new tongue and fuel tank on this trailer, but when the tongue broke off in my hand, it changed my plans," John says.  

John was unloading an old trailer he’d hauled home on another trailer when the weight shifted unexpectedly at the top of the ramp.  

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Media Coverage: Physician Shares Tips For Firework Safety Ahead of Holiday Weekend

Last year, the U.S. saw a 52% jump in fireworks-related injuries compared to 2023. Dr. Greg Tanquary, a Saint Luke's Emergency Department Physician, has tips on staying safe this Independence Day.

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FOX 4: Heat Exposure Concerns Begin As First Heat Wave of Summer Approaches KC

Dr. Staci Reintjes, an emergency room physician at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, shares tips on recognizing heat illness, staying cool, and when to seek medical attention.

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Patterson Family Foundation Awards Grant for New Ambulance in Anderson County

Anderson County Hospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has added a new ambulance to its fleet thanks to a Rural EMS Program grant for $194,450, awarded by the Patterson Family Foundation.

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Anderson County EMS Crews Return Home After Hurricane Deployment

After a vital 20-day deployment in regions impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton, Anderson County Hospital welcomed home its EMS crews this week.

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Wife Saves Husband's Life with CPR, Now Advocates for Community Education

Mariah has made it her mission to spread the important message that everyone should know CPR as it could save a loved one's life.

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Iola Register: Slithering Surprises

Emergency rooms at Allen County Regional Hospital and Anderson County Hospital have seen an increase in snake bites this summer.

Anderson County Hospital Auxiliary Makes a Big Impact

A gift of $1,000 to Anderson County EMS allowed the department to not only replace but upgrade several emergency response bags.

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Anderson County EMS Awarded Two Grants Toward Purchase of SUV

Garnett, Kansas – Anderson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), a department of Anderson County Hospital, was recently awarded two grants totaling $6,500 to go toward replacement of the department’s sports utility vehicle (SUV).

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Anderson County EMS Receives Grant from MFA Oil Foundation

Anderson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), a department of Anderson County Hospital, was recently awarded a grant from the MFA Oil Foundation to purchase mobile radio communications equipment.