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View Full DocumentSATANTA DISTRICT HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED WITH THE 2025 PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP AWARD BY THE CHARTIS CENTER FOR RURAL HEALTH
November 20, 2025
SATANTA, KS -- As part of National Rural Health Day, Satanta District Hospital announced today that it has earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards program recognizes top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes, and/or Patient Perspective.
The Performance Leadership Awards program is based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, a comprehensive and objective framework for assessing how rural hospitals are performing. INDEX benchmarks are relied upon by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health to measure performance across multiple areas impacting hospital operations and finance.
“The areas of quality, outcomes, and patient perspective are cornerstones of healthcare delivery across rural America, and this year’s Performance Leadership Award recipients are establishing a standard of excellence for their rural peers to follow,” said Michael Topchik, Executive Director, Chartis Center for Rural Health. “We are delighted to shine a spotlight on such strong performance and honor the achievement of these hospitals on National Rural
Health Day.”
For more details about the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, contact Billy Balfour at wbalfour@chartis.com.
Avel eCare Emergency Services
View Full DocumentSATANTA DISTRICT HOSPITAL OFFERS AVEL ECARE EMERGENCY SERVICES
New telemedicine services will support SDH staff, improve patient outcomes, and expand access to care
November 10, 2025
SATANTA, KS – Open 24/7, the Satanta District Hospital ER is equipped to handle any patient that comes through the
door. However, access to a second set of eyes and ears can be beneficial in critical cases. This is why Satanta District
Hospital (SDH) has entered a partnership with Avel eCare--a telemedicine provider that supports hospitals around the
country--to receive virtual emergency services.
Our emergency room staff now have the option to virtually access Avel’s team of board-licensed physicians and expert nurses who specialize in emergency medicine. This will positively impact patient care in various ways, including:
• Consistent Coverage: SDH Providers will have access to board-certified emergency physicians around the clock to collaborate on complex or critical patients.
• Access: Connects rural communities to highly trained specialists ensuring our SDH team is prepared to handle anything that may come through our ER.
• Timeliness: While our SDH ER team concentrates on patient care, Avel can help expedite emergency transport for critical patients.
• Second Set of Hands: As the SDH team performs life-saving interventions at the bedside, Avel can assist with documentation and provide additional support during multiple emergencies.
• Keep Care Local: Lead to fewer transfers so patients can stay close to home.
• Partner in Care: This new collaborative approach allows local caregivers to focus exclusively on patient care
and fulfill our mission.
Since it was first founded in 1993 to provide expanded specialty care access to rural areas, Avel eCare has developed one of the most robust telemedicine networks in the United States. Its team of doctors, nurses, clinicians, and other medical professionals are all deeply committed to their mission of delivering high quality care to patients when and where it is needed and currently serves more than 1,000 facilities across 45 states. In all, Avel has helped local care teams treat millions of patients.
To learn more about health care services at Satanta District Hospital, visit www.satantahospital.net or call (620) 682-8414. To learn more about Avel eCare, visit www.avelecare.com.
Surgeons Join Satanta District Hospital
View Full DocumentSURGEONS COME TO SATANTA DISTRICT HOSPITAL
October 31, 2025
SATANTA, KS -- The Satanta District Hospital is pleased to announce that we have added two visiting surgeons, Timothy Barron, M.D., and Peter Phan, M.D., out of Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS, to our roster of amazing providers. Dr. Barron and Dr. Phan alternate visiting Satanta District Hospital on the fourth Tuesday of the month to perform outpatient surgeries for our surrounding community. At the Satanta District Hospital, they offer minimally invasive upper endoscopies (EGD), which are used to diagnose ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and celiac disease, as well as colonoscopies, which are used to screen for and remove colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps, and minor same-day surgeries.
Starting his career as an operating room technician in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Barron earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, located in Memphis, Tennessee, and a residency in general surgery at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, Georgia. Since then, he has practiced medicine for more than 20 years, working as a general surgeon in public and private practices. Dr. Barron moved his practice to Liberal, KS, in February 2022 to Southwest Kansas Medical Center in their General Surgery Care Center.
Dr. Phan received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and studied medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, CA. He then completed a surgical residency at Synergy Medical Education Alliance in Saginaw, MI. After completing his residency, he joined the United States Air Force as a general surgeon, where he was deployed to Afghanistan three times as an elite Special Operations Surgical Team member. Since then, he has served on medical mission trips to several countries, including Niger and Gabon. Most recently, he moved his practice to Liberal, KS, in June 2024.
Satanta District Hospital is pleased to have both Dr. Barron and Dr. Phan join our team through a partnership with Southwest Medical Center. We hope that their presence will make healthcare more accessible for our community and encourage everyone to put their health first. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about having one of these services at Satanta District Hospital, please call (620) 682-8414.
Marceil Cloud Nominated for Trustee of the Year
View Full DocumentMARCEIL CLOUD NOMINATED FOR TRUSTEE OF THE YEAR
September 11, 2025
SATANTA, KS -- Satanta District Hospital’s (SDH) Board of Trustees Treasurer, Marceil Cloud, was recently nominated for the Kansas Hospital Association’s (KHA) annual Trustee of the Year Award. She was nominated for being a compassionate and engaging leader in over seven years of service, and because her hands-on involvement and advocacy have made a lasting difference in health care and community services within Haskell County.
The KHA Trustee of the Year Award recognizes and honors hospital board members who are leaders, give back to the community, and routinely go beyond the call of duty. Nominee must be an active member of a hospital board that holds current membership in the Kansas Hospital Association and demonstrate leadership, commitment, advocacy, and impact as core characteristics.
Marceil Cloud is an active member of the community who was sworn in as the SDH’s Board in January 2018 and has served as the treasurer ever since. In addition to serving on the board, she actively supports Satanta’s Legacy Suites independent living residents by cooking meals, offering prayer, and building meaningful connections through weekly engagement. As head of the ESL program, she ensures staff understand essential communication, improving the overall quality of care. Cloud was also a driving force behind the creation of a shared daycare facility for hospital and school staff, demonstrating her ability to unite stakeholders around critical needs. Her deep commitment to rural health care, active presence across departments, and constant support of staff, residents, and patients reflect a leadership style rooted in service, empathy, and lasting impact.
Nurse Melanie Brewer’s Arrival
View Full DocumentFROM THE SKY TO SOUTHWEST KANSAS:
Flight Nurse Melanie Brewer Joins Satanta District Hospital
April 10, 2025
Satanta, KS — Satanta District Hospital is excited to welcome Melanie Brewer, MSN, APRN to its growing team of healthcare providers. A seasoned Flight Nurse and emergency care expert, Melanie brings over 14 years of experience in rural healthcare, including ICU, ER, and trauma response.
Melanie has deep roots in Southwest Kansas and has spent her entire nursing career serving rural communities. “Rural healthcare is a different beast,” she says. “But it’s where I belong.” Her credentials include an MSN from South University in Savannah, a BSN from Oklahoma Panhandle State University, and an ADN from Dodge City Community College. She has worked as a Flight RN for 8 years, ICU/ER RN for 6 years, and as a nursing instructor at Seward County Community College. Melanie’s clinical strengths include critical care, cardiac and respiratory health, and trauma procedures like intubations and chest tubes. Now, she’s eager to grow in diabetic management and long-term care. “Improving quality of life—not just treating emergencies—is my goal,” she says.
She credits her decision to join Satanta District Hospital to the mentorship and collaboration among the providers, especially longtime nurse practitioner Peggy Parker. “Peggy trained me as a brand-new nurse. Now, working alongside her again feels like a full-circle moment,” Melanie shared.
Melanie and her husband, Justin, have four children. Outside of work, she teaches Strong Nation by Zumba classes and crafts cheer bows, mums, and garters for local schools.
She is now accepting patients and is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that supports both physical and mental health. “Healthcare is a team effort between provider and patient—and I’m here to walk that journey with you."
Satanta District Hospital Response Quickly to a Small Fire
View Full DocumentSATANTA DISTRICT HOSPITAL RESPONSE QUICKLY TO A SMALL FIRE
January 9, 2025
SATANTA, KS — On January 9, 2025, a small fire occurred in the Activities Department of Satanta District Hospital. The small fire was quickly extinguished by our staff, thanks to their prompt response and training.
The fire alarm system functioned as designed, notifying emergency services immediately. We are pleased to report that no injuries occurred, and the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors was maintained throughout the incident.
We are also proud to share that no hospital services were disrupted as a result of the small fire. Operations across all departments remain fully functional, and we continue to serve our community without interruption.
We extend our gratitude of our dedicated staff for their swift actions in ensuring the safety of everyone at the facility. Their professionalism reflects our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all.
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