January 2022

There’s a chill in the air, leaves are changing colors and falling from trees and there are more porches decorated for the seasons ahead than the eyes can see. The changing weather also means shorter days and longer nights where visibility becomes critical from sunset to sunrise. Now is the ideal time to ensure your vehicle is ready for the transition of seasons by checking key safety and visibility items.

The Hays Red Cross is usually closed on Mondays, but will open its doors for a blood donation tomorrow morning. The drive will begin at 11 and end at 6.

Dear Readers, I was raised to accept Kansas weather changes unconditionally. “If you don’t like it, wait five minutes” was the response to any whimper of being hot or cold.

HaysMed recognized two associates for their outstanding efforts with the Spirit Award. This award is given to an individual who strives to improve the experience of patients, visitors or associates by going above and beyond their daily duties.

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HaysMed’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit recently received another 3-year accreditation in breast imaging, granted by the American College of Radiology. The unit is scored by the ACR based on images submitted for evaluation. The images are then reviewed and scored based on how well criteria are met.