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Cheyenne County Health Department
Contact:
 County Health Administrator Susan Roelfs, RN
Address:
 Basement of the Cheyenne County Clinic, 221 W. 1st
Phone:
 785-332-2381
Fax:
 785-332-8983
Email:
 chealth@nwkansas.com
Hours:
 St. Francis - Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Bird City - Monday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Vision:
 Healthy People in Health Communities
Mission:
 Promote Health and Prevent Disease and Injury
Services:
 Kan-Be-Healthy: Physical Exam, Vision & Hearing Screen, Lead Testing, Hemoglobin Test, Urine Dip Stick Screen, Denver II Assessment
Healthy Start Home Visits: Prenatal Visits, Postnatal Visits, Referral Services.
Immunization Action Plan (for Children & Adults): Vaccines available are Td, DTP, HIB, Polio, Hepatitis A & B, MMR, Varivax, Pneumococcal, Limited Travel Vaccines, Vitamin B 12 Injections.
Day Care Licensing & Registration Program: Monitors Day Care, Head Start & Preschool Program.
Car Seat Program: Infant & Toddler sizes available.
Screen Testing: Pregnancy, Urine Dip Screen, Cholesterol & Glucose Screen, Blood Pressure & Weight Checks
Kansas Breast & Cervical Cancer Initiative: Breast & pelvic exams for qualifying women.
Kansas Farmworker Health Program: Provides financial assistance to qualified farm workers & families without medical insurance.
Bioterrorism Preparedness
History: The Cheyenne County Health Department was organized in 1974 with Jean Miller serving as the first county health nurse. Jean served the county for 20 years. The definition of public health nursing is, according to the APHA, “the practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing, social and public health sciences.” The Cheyenne County Health Department is managed by the Cheyenne County Hospital Board.
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Cheyenne County Clinic
Contact: Dr. Mary Beth Miller, M.D.
Address: 221 W. 1st
Phone: 785-332-2682
Fax: 785-332-2106
Website:
 Cheyenne County Clinic
Hours:
 Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call for an appointment.
Vision:
 Offer modern health care to rural residents.
Mission:
 To serve the citizens of Northwest Kansas
Services:
 A full-time doctor and 2 PA's help with health care needs.
History: The Cheyenne County Clinic held an Open House on May 1, 1983 with an estimated 200 people touring the new brick building.
Cheyenne County Hospital
Contact:
 Les Lacy
Address:
 210 W. 1st
Phone:
 785-332-3104
Fax:
 785-332-2106
Email:
 sblanka@cheyenne
countyhospital.com
Website: Cheyenne County Hospital
Hours:
 24 hours a day
Meetings:
 Board meeting: third Thursday of each month, clinic basement room.
Annual Events: The hospital sponsors an annual golf tournament.
Mission:
 Cheyenne County Hospital's mission is to strive for excellence in everything it does. The hospital provides quality care to all citizens of all ages, and is forward-looking to meet the changing health care needs of Northwest Kansas. At the same time, it is a stable organization that is financially sound. The hospital involves all of its medical staff through good communication and supports them by trying to meet their professional needs in training, equipment and services. Cheyenne County Hospital emphasizes good communication with all county citizens who support it financially and through the use of its services. The hospital cares about and support its employees through training and education who in turn are caring and committed to its patients and organization.
Services:
 Acute and swing beds, ER, OR, lab, x-ray, CT, EKG, cardiology, pulmonology, oncology, ophthalmology, podiatry, urology and physical therapy.
History: The first hospital in St. Francis was a home built during early 1900 by Farmer Shields. Additions were added in 1944 and 1945 by Dr. J.H.A. Peck. The home served as the hospital until the present building was built. Cheyenne County Hospital has been operated by the Great Plains Health Alliance since 1952. They also operate rural health clinics in St. Francis and Bird City. (See above) Currently, the hospital is undergoing a major renovation.
Chiropractic Health
Contact: Patrick R. Stuart, DC
Address: 115 S. Quincy  
Phone: 785-332-3047  
 
Contact: Poling Chiropractic and Family Health Center,
Brett Poling, DC
Address: 709 S. Benton
Phone: 785-332-3105
 
Contact: Unger Chiropractic Clinic, Ryan Unger, DC
Address: 120 N. Scott
Phone: 785-332-2186
Dental Care
Contact: Dr. Melvin Dunn, DDS
Address: 300 N. College
Phone: 785-332-2062
   
Contact: Dr. Tim Poling
Address: 200 W. Washington
Phone: 785-332-3103
   
Drug & Alcohol Services
Contact:
 Valley Hope Alchohol and Drug Treatment Center
Phone: Admissions:
1-800-544-5101

General Information:
785-877-5101
Address: West Highway 36 or 709 W. Holme
PO Box 511
Norton, Kansas 67654
Website: Valley Hope
 
Contact:
 Fred Waters
Address:
 502 Decatur, McDonald Kansas 67745
Phone:
 785-538-2356  
 
Contact:
NWKS Regional Prevention Center
Address: 109 W. 11th, Goodland, Kansas 67735
Phone: 785-460-8177
Colby, KS 67701
Email:
nwksrpc@st-tel.net
Website:
Regional Prevention Center
EMT Services
Contact:
 Jannelle Bowers
Emergencies: Dial 911
Phone:
 785-332-8888
Fax:
 785-332-8889
Email:
 ccems1@hotmail.com
Website:
 EMS
Vision:
 To provide the highest quality pre-hospital care at an affordable cost to the residents of Cheyenne County, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Meetings: The EMT's meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., alternating between St. Francis and Bird City.
Services:
 Cheyenne County EMS consists of approximately 30 certified volunteers. There are two ambulances located in St. Francis and two in Bird City.
History:

The ambulance service is funded by the Cheyenne County's general fund. Ambulances and other equipment are updated periodically by the County Commissioners. A service director, billing clerk and an instructor coordinator are hired by the commissioners.

The EMTs average 280 calls per year. These dedicated men and women respond to medical emergencies, accidents, transfers to the airport, inter hospital transfers. EMS personnel are in attendance at local football games and the demolition derby.

Good Samaritan Village
Contact:
 Rick Reeser
Address:
 820 South Dennison
Phone:
 785-332-2531
Website:
 Good Samaritan Village
Mission:
 Our mission is to provide a range of services to those in need, ranging from homemaker services to independent apartment living.
Services:
 In addition to long term, 24-hour a day care, the Village also has available:
  • Eight independent living apartments
  • Adult Day Care
  • Respite Care
  • Homemaker Service
  • Medical Home Attendant Care
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Transportation for the handicapped
  • Out-Patient Therapies
History:

In July 1952, "Bonnyville," a surplus government property that was used to house workers while Bonny Dam was under construction, was put up for sale. The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society purchased the property and converted it into a Christian Home for the aged. In October 1952, two cottages were ready for occupancy and more cottages were opened as the need developed. Applications were taken for aides, maids and cooks. In November 1952 an open house and dedicatory service was held.

A Nurse Aide who started working at the Good Samaritan Village in 1967 recalled that "if it had not been for a resident who had her faculties that directed her where to go and what to do, she would have walked off the job immediately." At that time there were 100 residents and most of them had come from the State mental hospital. "Hardly a night passed that there were not dishes flying across the room or a fight to settle." "The pay was good (62 cents per hour) doing nursing, cooking, cleaning and laundry."

Today, the Good Samaritan Village is a 53-bed, skilled nursing facility. It is Medicare certified. A 24-hour professional staff is provided with physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Hospice Services
Contact:
 Hospice Services, Inc.
Address:
 P.O. Box 116, Phillipsburg, KS 67661
Phone:
 1-800-315-5122
Local contact:
June Henderson
785-332-2201
Email:
 hospice@ruraltel.net
Hours:
 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Vision:
 To help people die with dignity.
Meetings:
Meets at the St. Francis Equity meeting room (123 N. River) every other month at 11:30 a.m. Watch the St. Francis Herald for dates.
FAQ: Who can have hospice care? Anyone that is at an end of a life stage.

Books, tapes and informational resources are available by calling 1-800-315-5122. To be a volunteer, an 18-hour course is recommended at no charge.

History: Provides end of life care, advance care planning, counseling for grief and other related topics.
Massage Therapist
Contact: Bruce Roelfs
Address: 315 S Scott
Phone: 785-332-2823
   
Contact: Raedell Winston
Address: 709 S Benton
Phone: 785-332-3105
   
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Mental Health
Contact:
 High Plains Mental Health Center (Colby Branch)
Address:
 750 S. Range, Colby, KS
Phone:
 785-462-6774
Emergency:
1-800-432-0333
Website:
High Plains Mental Health
Hours:
 Crisis calls are handled immediately. Non-crisis appointments will be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.
Vision:
 To provide mental health services to residents in need in the Northwest Kansas service area.
Mission:
 To respond to the individual's unique problems and intensity of mental health service needs.
Services:
 Services are confidential. Services are available to anyone regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex or national origin. All services have access to a psychiatrist and/or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner for medication evaluation and management. Specialized services, in collaboration with the court system, include group intervention services for domestic violence and non-violent sex offenders in Colby and Hays.
History: High Plains was created in 1964 when Kansas Law gave local government the authority to create county mental health centers. Four counties created a Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center. Today 20 counties comprise the regional service area. It is the largest rural center in the state. In addition to the home-base services in Hays, there are five full-time Branch Offices located in Colby, Goodland, Norton, Osborne and Phillipsburg. There are six weekly office sites located in Atwood, Hoxie, Oberlin, Quinter, Russell and Smith Center.
Pharmacy
Contact: Krien Pharmacy
Owner: Kody Krien, R. Ph.
Address: 105 W Washington
Phone: 785-332-2177
 
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Support Groups
Group:
 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon
Contact:
 Regional Prevention Center of NW KS for information
Phone:
 785-332-3590
Website:
AA (www.aa.org)
Meetings:
7:30 p.m. every Thursday at the United Methodist Educational Building (104 W. Webster).
Purpose:
 To stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Services:
 The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
History: Founded in 1955, Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
 
Group:
 Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group
Contact:
 Sherry Schultz
Phone:
 785-332-2860
Fax:
 785-332-2574
Meetings:
Second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Francis Public Library (121 N. Scott).
Mission:
 To provide a casual, caring and confidential atmosphere for those dealing with dementia. We listen to their concerns, share our experiences and provide information.
Comments:
 People dealing with dementia, as well as Alzheimer's, attend our meetings. Anyone who has a friend, neighbor or relative with dementia, as well as those with dementia themselves are welcome at our meetings.
History: This group has been meeting for more than a decade. It was started by loved ones of Alzheimer's patients. Lois Johnson Morelock of McDonald Kansas is the facilitator of the group. Lois has been instrumental in training and educating professional and family caregivers and recently won a state award for her work.
 
Group:
 Compassionate Friends
Contact:
 Barb Van Allen or Sandy Barnhart
Phone:

Barb: 785-332-2519 or 3965

Sandy: 785-332-2880 or 3162

Meetings:
Third Wednesday of each month at the Methodist Educational Building (104 W. Webster) at 7:30 p.m.
Annual events:
 We have a Compassionate Friends Candlelight Memorial Service every year just before Christmas to remember our children.
Mission:
 As seasoned grievers reach out to the newly bereaved, energy that has been directed inward begins to flow outward and both are helped to heal.
Comments:
 We are here and available to help anyone who has lost a child.
History: We are a mutual assistance, self-help organization offering understanding to families who have experienced the loss of a child. The primary purpose is to offer friendship and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. There is no religious affiliation. There are no membership fees or dues, and all bereaved family members are welcome.