Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Hays and Countryside Estates Mobile Home Park, Ellis County

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Hays public water supply system located in Ellis County. This advisory also includes customers of Countryside Estates Mobile Home Park.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
• Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.

The advisory took effect on January 21 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 785-628-7380, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service

Moments that Matter: Terry Matt Patient Testimonial

Welcome to “Moments that Matter,” a special feature where we share heartfelt testimonials from our patients and their loved ones. These stories are more than just thank you notes—they are profound expressions of gratitude towards our dedicated team of providers, nurses, therapists, volunteers, and staff who go above and beyond every day.

Today, we are excited to share Terry Matt’s inspiring story. Terry’s experience at HaysMed highlights the exceptional care and compassion that our healthcare team strives to provide to every patient. We hope his testimonial will touch your heart and illustrate the profound impact that thoughtful, quality care can have on our community.

If Terry’s story moves you and you have your own experiences to share, we encourage you to contribute to our “Moments that Matter” series. Your stories not only honor our team members but also inspire the entire HaysMed community. To submit your testimonial, click here.

Meet HaysMed’s General Surgery Alaina Dresslar, PA– from personalized wound care consultations and services to advanced surgical services, Alaina and the HaysMed team have you covered. To watch her video, click here.

Alaina Dresslar, PA, brings a wealth of expertise to HaysMed’s medical team, particularly in the areas of General Surgery, Wound Center, and the Hyperbaric Center. With a background as a certified Radiologic Technologist, she seamlessly integrates her skills to support wound healing processes. Her extensive experience and proficiency make her an invaluable asset to the HaysMed Southwind Surgical medical team in providing comprehensive care to patients, ensuring optimal outcomes in complex medical scenarios.

At the HaysMed Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center, we offer expanded wound treatment for difficult, complicated or atypical wounds. Likely candidates for treatment are those suffering from diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections, compromised skin grafts, flaps and wounds that haven’t healed within 30 days.

The Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center is staffed with a unique team of specialists all dedicated to healing chronic wounds. The combined expertise of our team members creates a multidisciplinary approach to wound management. We are dedicated to healing wounds that have not responded to traditional treatment.

At HaysMed, we bring top-notch general surgery services right to your community in western Kansas! Strong, steady, and always here for you.

HaysMed, where advanced rural healthcare meets excellence.

HaysMed General Surgery – Meet Alaina Dresslar, PA