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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.
Free Abdominal Aortic Aneurism Screening planned
for June 23:
(June 15, 2010)- Salina Regional Health Center's Chief Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon, John Kelemen, M.D., and United Radiology Group are teaming up to offer a FREE abdominal aortic aneurism screening on June 23 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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.
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Lemonade Stands to Benefit "Every Child Matters" Campaign
(May 27, 2010)- Never underestimate the power of children helping children.
Tammy Walker Cancer Center Hosts Screening
(May 13, 2010)- The Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center will host its annual FREE skin cancer screening clinic on Saturday, May 22.
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 Harol P. Freeman Service Award.
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Free Screening Kits Available
(February 26, 2010)- 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 are making 500 colon cancer screening kits available free of charge on a first come, first serve basis.
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.
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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 recepient 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
Tammy Walker Cancer Center hosts "Sisterhood for Healthy Breasts October 29
(October 21, 2009) -Statistics tell us one in every eight women will have to face breast cancer at some point in their life.
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.
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SRHC Implements State of the
Art daVinci Robotic Surgical System
(October 5, 2009) -SRHC is now one of the few hospitals in Kansas to implement the next generation of minimally invasive surgery with the daVinci® Surgical System.
Foundation Announces Plans for
Donna L. Vanier Children's Center
(September 23, 2009) -The Salina Regional Health Foundation is pleased to announce plans to build a state-of-the art children's center that will become the new home to three area children's programs.
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Free Prostate Cancer Screening Clinic
(August 24, 2009) -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 on September 12 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center...
Free Physician Career Path Luncheon
(July 28, 2009) -Choosing a career in medicine takes a well-thought approach and a luncheon on Tuesday, August 4, 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.
Charlie Grimwood Apointed Examiner for 2009 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
(May 27, 2009) -Charles Grimwood, Ph.D., Vice President-Regional Development of Salina Regional Health Center located in Salina, KS, has been appointed by Dr. Patrick Gallagher, Deputy Director of the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to the 2009 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
New Options Behavioral Health Opens New Clinic
(May 5, 2009) - New Options Behavioral Health, an intensive day treatment program offered by Salina Regional Health Center, opened it's new clinic today at 132 N. Eisenhower Drive, Junction City, to better serve Fort Riley Soldiers
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Free Skin Cancer Clinic
(April 22, 2009) - Make your appointment today for the FREE cancer screening clinic to be held on Saturday, May 9 at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center.
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Hospice of Salina to Host Living With Grief Teleconference
(April 7, 2009) - Each year the Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) presents a nationally recognized distance learning program, live via satellite and webcast, to more than 125,000 people in 2,000 communities.
Hospice of Salina Memorial Service Set for April 19, 2009
(April 7, 2009) - Thirty years ago on February 14, 1979, the auxiliaries of St. John's Hospital and Asbury Hospital (now Salina Regional Health Center) became partners in a new concept of care (hospice).
Free Screening Kits available for Colon Cancer Awareness Month
(February 25, 2009) - 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 are making 500 colon cancer screening kits available free of charge on a first come, first serve basis.
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Avon Foundation awards grant for breast cancer prevention to Tammy Walker Cancer Center
(January 28, 2009) - The Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund has awarded a $44,000 grant to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center to increase awareness of the lifesaving benefits of annual screening and early detention for breast cancer.
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Morrison House site for "Pennies from the Heart for the Home with a Heart" campaign in February
(January 26, 2009)- Becky Morrison will kick off the "Pennies from the Heart for the Home with a Heart" public awareness campaign at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, by ceremoniously tossing the first penny into the campaign pot at the Rebecca A. Morrison House.