Coffey Health System

Vernon Peters, R.N., was honored with Coffey Health System’s DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses during a ceremony on June 10. The DAISY Foundation recognizes the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Peters has been part of the CHS family for 31 years, serving as a paramedic and currently as an emergency department nurse.

Community Blood Test Coming to Six Locations!
A simple blood test can reveal a wealth of information about your health and—for a short time—Coffey Health System offers a convenient and inexpensive way to get the full story.

Community Blood Tests are back at Coffey Health System with EIGHT convenient locations! Participants can receive a comprehensive blood screen for just $40. Optional prostate screens are $20.

Emergency Medical Technician Jordan Hartpence received Coffey Health System’s 2025 BEE Award in a presentation on March 4. An acronym for “Being Excellent Everyday,” the award recognizes non-nursing staff throughout the organization who show extraordinary professionalism, skill, and compassion.

Connie Meyer, R.N., was honored with Coffey Health System’s DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses during a ceremony on December 10. The DAISY Foundation recognizes the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.

Friends of Coffey Health System volunteers spend each October collecting donations for their annual service project. In the past 15 years, Friends of Coffey Health System have mailed 1,400 boxes to American soldiers and canine units overseas. Since 2020, the effort has been coordinated in partnership with the U.S. War Dogs Association.

A new event, "Brain Health Day," offers free appointments with KU Med staff at Coffey County Medical Center in Burlington for anyone concerned about potential dementia symptoms.

Coffey Health System is joining the global “Wave of Light” event honoring infant/child loss. Along with communities worldwide, the Coffey and Woodson County residents are invited to gather at Kelley Park in Burlington on Tuesday, October 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Candles honoring these precious lives will be lit at 7 p.m.

Coffey Health System’s 29th Women’s Health Conference is on Wednesday, October 9. The event begins with a 5:30 p.m. social hour in the Burlington High School commons area. Appetizers will be served. Presentations begin in the theater at 6:30 p.m. Read more and register online.

Coffey County Hospital Laboratory Assistant Holly Peters is a shining example of dedication in the healthcare field. Her unwavering commitment to patient care was recognized on September 5, when the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) presented her with a 2024 Heart of Health Care Award.

Coffey County Hospital offers a new service for fitness enthusiasts and those who want to improve their overall health. Radiology Supervisor Scott Sutherland will discuss Body Composition Scanning at a Lunch & Learn presentation at noon on Friday, August 9, at Coffey County Hospital in Burlington. This free event begins at noon.