HaysMed is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital, and the only tertiary care center in our region. Across our expansive network of care, we share a common mission, vision and set of values that guide everything we do, both for our patients and the communities we serve. Our Mission: To help people be healthy Our Vision: To be the best tertiary care center in rural America Our Values: Respect, Compassion, Spirituality, Trustworthiness, Excellence and Professionalism Our unwavering commitment to quality care, outcomes, and experiences has consistently earned HaysMed national recognition. In 2022, we were honored as the only Kansas hospital to be named a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association, alongside receiving Healthgrades’ Outstanding Patient Experience Award. In 2023, Vizient recognized us as a Top Performer in the Complex Care Medical Center cohort. Most recently, HaysMed earned the prestigious five-star designation in the 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, a reflection of the hard work and commitment to excellence demonstrated by all HaysMed Associates. With our longstanding legacy of healthcare excellence, HaysMed offers advanced specialization and excellence in primary care across a complete range of healthcare services. We are NIAHO® accredited by DNV Healthcare and ISO-certified, both of which are testaments to our dedication to the highest standards of excellence in care and operations. We are also a Level III Trauma Center and a certified Primary Stroke Center. Additionally, HaysMed serves as the supporting regional hospital for the Northwest Kansas Alliance, collaborating with critical access hospitals across the region on outreach services in more than 30 locations. From our mission-driven care teams in Hays and our surrounding communities – to the collaborative care and support we provide for and with our alliance members – we are creating a model of rural healthcare that will be sustainable for generations to come. Your health is very important to us, and we’re giving you every reason to choose HaysMed.