LARNED — The new x-ray room at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH) is home to equipment with built-in safety features, as well as the capability of taking images while the patient is standing.
The Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation helped finance this project.
“Pawnee Valley Community Hospital is fortunate to have such strong local backing, which helps provide the means to improve our equipment and services,” said Julie Robben, director of imaging. “Since technology is forever changing, equipment upgrades are so important for our patients and staff.
“With our digital radiography technology, we can provide exceptional imaging quality to support an accurate diagnosis by a radiologist,” Robben said. “Also, images are displayed immediately so the technologist can review them prior to sending them to the radiologist.
“In addition, this spacious room allows us to accommodate patients brought to us on a stretcher.”
The updated x-ray room has its own bathroom for the convenience and comfort of patients.
“All our staff members appreciate the hard work by the PVCH Foundation in raising funds for this project,” Robben commented. “We also are grateful to each business and community member that made donations.
Cody Thacker, PVCH Foundation director, said the purchase of the new x-ray room was important “because it provides access to advanced diagnostic imaging right here in our community. It also supports the hospital’s reputation as a center for high-quality healthcare.”
The Foundation donated $100,000 toward the purchase of the new facility. Then, a local private donor contributed an additional $50,000, bringing the total Foundation contribution to $150,000.
“In partnership with donors, the Foundation has been raising and investing funds to advance quality healthcare in Pawnee County, making a number of hospital projects possible,” Thacker commented. “The Foundation is guided by a group of local trustees who are valued for their leadership and vision for the Foundation’s success.”
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, 923 Carroll in Larned, is a 25-bed facility, offering many services not typically available in a smaller facility. Included are 24/7 emergency care; acute, skilled and specialized nursing; surgery; high-tech imaging and laboratory tests; wound care; rehabilitation; and sleep and diagnostic center. PVCH Family Medicine provides the full range of family-medicine services; physician-assisted weight loss; and women’s health services. The hospital’s number is 620-285-3161; the clinic’s number is 620-804-6007.
