HaysMed’s inpatient rehabilitation unit stands out as a premier facility for comprehensive recovery. The unit, under the expert guidance of Dr. Robert L. Rosin, Medical Director, has transformed the lives of many patients facing challenging recoveries from injuries, surgeries, and illnesses.

Inpatient rehabilitation at HaysMed is designed to accelerate the recovery process, helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence swiftly and effectively. With every patient’s treatment plan meticulously crafted to meet their individual needs, supported by a team of specialized providers and nursing staff who offer continuous support and care.

This robust, patient-centered rehabilitation service continues to guide the unit, reaffirming HaysMed’s position as a leader in rehabilitation care, dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives and reclaim their independence.

HaysMed Inpatient Rehabilitation Services Team:

Dr. Robert Rosin, MD – Medical Director
Courtney Barger, MHA, OTR/L – Program Director
Jaclynn Dreher, CCC-SLP – Clinical Liaison
Sidney Meitner, COTA – Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Emma Biltoft, CCC-SLP – Speech-Language Pathologist
Erin Schmidt, CPTA – Certified Physical Therapist Assistant
Daniel Williams, LMSW – Licensed Master Social Worker
Katelyn Mosshart, RN, BSN – Inpatient Rehab Nursing Supervisor & Stroke Program Manager
Abby Gergick, RN – Registered Nurse
Kayla Urban, RN – Registered Nurse
Tina Hotchkiss, RN – Registered Nurse
Kathy McGinnis, RN – Registered Nurse
Mataya Clack, PCT – Patient Care Tech
Nkodi Ikpe, PCT – Patient Care Tech
Rebecca Adams, LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse
Joslyn Smith, PCT – Patient Care Tech

To learn more about the HaysMed Inpatient Rehabilitation Services, please visit- https://www.haysmed.com/services/inpatient-rehabilitation/

HaysMed is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished surgeons to the DeBakey Heart Institute, further enhancing our ability to offer advanced cardiac care to the residents of Western Kansas. This exciting development underscores our mission to provide top-tier medical services and reinforces our status as the leading heart care program in the region.

Roberto D. Cervera, MD and Raja R. Gopaldas, MD have joined HaysMed and each have a robust background in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Cervera and Dr. Gopaldas completed their Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery fellowships at the prestigious Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Both cardiac surgeons bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and experience to our team, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care possible.

Dr. Cervera and Dr. Gopaldas will collaborate closely with your primary care team and cardiologist to deliver seamless cardiac care. From screenings to emergency care, surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, and more.  HaysMed provides specialized expertise you can count on – so you can keep your heart close to home.

The DeBakey Heart Institute at HaysMed exemplifies our unwavering dedication to delivering advanced and comprehensive cardiac care in Western Kansas. For a full list of our services, please visit our website.

About HaysMed

Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital providing the only tertiary-level services in the region. As the premier provider in western Kansas for specialized care, HaysMed offers a wide variety of specialty programs including cardiology, orthopedics, cancer, surgery (general, minimally invasive and robotic), ENT, pulmonology, critical care and women’s services. HaysMed is a Level III Trauma Center and a certified Primary Stroke Center. In addition, HaysMed has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest pain- MI Registry Platinum performance achievement award the fifth year in a row in 2023.

Other services include rehabilitation, hospice, neonatal, intensive care and diagnostic imaging, as well as a Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center and a Sleep and Neurodiagnostic Center. HaysMed is proud to be one of only 20 U.S. hospitals recognized by Vizient in 2023 as a Top Performer in the Complex Care Medical Center cohort. In 2022, HaysMed was named as one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country by the National Rural Health Association. Learn more at haysmed.com.

Communication is the essence to human life and today we would like to recognize our HaysMed Speech Language Pathologists, Jessica Feldt, MS, CCC-SLP and Carol Young, MA, CCC-SLP.

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is a medically aligned field that requires an advanced degree such as a Master’s or Doctorate to practice. Most therapist also obtain and hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), as a nationally recognized professional credential, from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

SLP’s diagnose and treat communication, swallowing, voice and other related disorders in the following settings:

• Hospitals (acute inpatient, rehab units, etc.)
• Outpatient Rehabilitation setting
• Home Health
• Private Practices
• Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Schools

Here at HaysMed, our Speech Language Pathologists provide services to treat:

• Cognitive communication disorders – due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, brain tumors, syndromes, and other developmental delays
• Motor speech Disorders – due to neurological conditions, stroke, TBI,
• Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders -due to stroke, TBI
• Voice Disorders – due to vocal abuse/misuse, nodules, cyst, paralysis/nerve damage, laryngectomy, head/neck cancer
• Dysphagia (Swallowing Disorders)

Please contact HaysMed Speech Therapy at 785-623-5695 for more information about services or referral process.

HaysMed has been awarded a distinguished plaque and recognized by global science company 3M for achieving the highest standard of care in Sterile Processing. This accolade is in recognition of the hospital’s commitment to practicing Every Load Monitoring for steam sterilization, a critical process that ensures the safety and sterility of surgical instruments.

Every Load Monitoring is an advanced practice that involves meticulous checks on each sterilization cycle. This process guarantees that all medical instruments used in surgeries and procedures meet stringent sterility criteria, thereby providing the highest level of assurance that each cycle was successful before any surgical procedure takes place.

The recognition from 3M highlights HaysMed’s dedication to quality and safety in patient care. “We are incredibly proud to receive this plaque from 3M as it acknowledges our unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Elise Williams, Manager of Central Sterile at HaysMed. “This practice not only enhances our ability to provide safe, effective care but also reflects our continual effort to improve processes and outcomes for our patients.”

Williams, Kevin Myers, Director of Infection Prevention and Central Sterile, and the Central Sterile team at HaysMed has been instrumental in implementing and maintaining the standards that earned this esteemed recognition. Their hard work and dedication to improving patient care underscore the hospital’s reputation as a leader in health care services.

HaysMed remains committed to advancing its healthcare practices to provide the best possible outcomes for its patients and community. This recognition serves as a reminder of the hospital’s role at the forefront of medical excellence and patient safety.

About HaysMed

Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital providing the only tertiary-level services in the region. As the premier provider in western Kansas for specialized care, HaysMed offers a wide variety of specialty programs including cardiology, orthopedics, cancer, surgery (general, minimally invasive and robotic), ENT, pulmonology, critical care and women’s services. HaysMed is a Level III Trauma Center and a certified Primary Stroke Center. In addition, HaysMed has earned advanced certification in Infection Prevention.

Other services include rehabilitation, hospice, neonatal, intensive care and diagnostic imaging, as well as a Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center and a Sleep and Neurodiagnostic Center. HaysMed is proud to be one of only 20 U.S. hospitals recognized by Vizient in 2023 as a Top Performer in the Complex Care Medical Center cohort. In 2022, HaysMed was named as one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country by the National Rural Health Association. Learn more at haysmed.com.