Coffey Health System

Coffey County Hospital in Burlington was recently named one of the nation's top 20 critical access hospitals (CAHs) for best quality practices.

Coffey County Hospital in Burlington earned national recognition as one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation.

The Coffey Health System Board of Trustees appointed Joben Rieth as chief executive officer during the January 24 monthly meeting.
Since August, Rieth has served as the interim chief nursing officer at Coffey County Hospital in Burlington. In November, he was named interim CEO and has since held both positions.

The loss of a loved one is always devastating. A new grief support group at Coffey Health System offers help for anyone who has lost family or friends. CHS Social Worker Amy Osner will lead the group. She welcomes anyone needing help in their grieving process and encourages connection with individuals who have shared feelings and experiences.

When is a walk more than just a walk? When it’s led by local doctors and clinicians and brings together participants from all walks of life. Coffey Health System’s twelve-week “Walk With a Doc” program did all this and exceeded expectations.

Kansas healthcare providers are identifying a side effect of the pandemic that has nothing to do with COVID-19: a noticeable drop in preventative care visits to healthcare providers. This includes nearly 25,000 delayed cancer screenings.

Coffey Health System patients now have the benefits of a new CT scanner at Coffey County Hospital. Not only does the new unit produce higher quality images with a much lower dose of radiation, it is also faster and more comfortable for all patients.

Coffey Health System received 80 doses of the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, December 16. The limited national distribution of Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine was earmarked specifically for healthcare workers.

“I have no intention of leaving Coffey Health System. Our patients and families continue to be my top priority. I have no ill feelings to any parties involved. Let’s all come together as a community.” John Shell, M.D.

Effective Monday, Nov. 16, visitation will be limited thoughout all CHS facilities.