Administrator Bi-Weekly Review For Two Weeks Ending August 2nd, 2025

The ebb and flow tide of bed utilization has once again proved consistent in our truly rural little hospital. Bed demand was virtually nil the first couple weeks of July, but quite the opposite for the last couple weeks of the month. It just reminds us that we are privileged to serve when needed, and we should be content when our residents are comfortably at home during other times. For 2025, only two other pay periods in the middle of winter had more patient days than were experienced this last pay period.

As schools reopen next week, we will see a shift into more routine behaviors, more traffic, and a bit more buzz around town. The dog days of summer are indeed winding down, with the temps hopefully dropping in the nearer horizon. Glad Morris County had a successful Fair Week, and we hope that it will transition into productive yields for our farmers and ranchers this fall. A shout out to Council Grove’s bicentennial celebration this Sunday, and I hope all you music lovers enjoy the local concerts on Friday and/or Saturday at the Amphitheater.

Thanks for staying local for your goods and services and have a great two weeks. And again, thanks to all our team for consistently caring for our patients in a great manner!

-Kevin Leeper, CEO