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Salina Journal
Lindsborg hospital adds service of GI doctor
Residents of Lindsborg and surrounding communities will soon have easier access to specialized digestive health care. Gastroenterologist Jesica Brown will begin offering services at Lindsborg Community Hospital starting in September. Brown will be available on the first Tuesday of each month to provide consultations and perform endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopies and upper endoscopies (EGDs). Brown, who practices with Salina Regional Gastroenterology, said she is looking forward to serving the community where she is raising her children. “It is especially meaningful to serve the same community where I am raising my children, and I am committed to making a positive impact on the health and well-being of the patients I care for,” Brown said. Mark Rooker, administrator at Lindsborg Community Hospital, said Brown's expertise will allow patients to receive high-quality, personalized care locally. "Providing greater access to specialty care close to home is central to our commitment to the health and well-being of the communities we serve," Rooker said. To schedule an appointment, contact Brown's office in Salina at 785-452-6440 or LCH Outpatient Services at 785-450-5160. This story was created by reporter Charles Rankin, crankin@salina.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information
adastraradio.com
LCH Expands Specialty Care with Addition of Gastroenterology Services
LINDSBORG, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital is pleased to welcome gastroenterologist Jesica Brown, MD, to its growing lineup of specialty care providers. Beginning in September, Dr. Brown will provide gastroenterology services at Lindsborg Community Hospital on the first Tuesday of each month, making specialized digestive health care more convenient for patients in Lindsborg and the surrounding communities.
Salina Journal
Ben Murrell joins Mowery Clinic as surgeon
Ben Murrell is joining Mowery Clinic as a general surgeon. Murrell, who graduated from Ellsworth High School, is set to join the clinic in August 2026. His journey into medicine began with a family acquaintance who introduced him to general surgery. A sports-related injury in high school led to an opportunity to work underneath an orthopedic surgeon from his hometown, which reinforced his desire to pursue a career in surgery. Murrell completed his undergraduate education at Kansas State University and earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He then completed five years of general surgery training through the St. Mary's/KCU Consortium in Blue Springs, Missouri. "What I love about surgery is being able to help people when they need it most," Murrell said. "You can often solve a problem, relieve pain and help someone get back to doing the things they enjoy. That's incredibly rewarding." Murrell will bring advanced surgical training and a thoughtful approach to patient care and is committed to serving patients with compassion and excellence. He, his wife and their two daughters will be making Salina their new home. "I want my patients to know that they have my full attention," he
Salina Post
Salina clinic welcomes Kansas native as new surgeon
Sometimes, a career in medicine isn't inspired by a single defining moment but is shaped by the people and communities that influence us along the way. For Dr. Ben Murrell, that journey began with a family acquaintance who introduced him to the world of general surgery and offered an early glimpse of what a career in medicine could be. Years later, a sports related injury in high school eventually led to an opportunity to work underneath an orthopedic surgeon from his hometown. Seeing firsthand the impact a surgeon could have on patients, and experiencing that care himself, reinforced his desire to pursue a career in surgery. Those experiences not only confirmed his calling to medicine but also instilled a passion for serving others with skill, compassion, and humility.
KSN.com
Rural hospitals in Kansas team up to fight rising costs
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – HaysMed, NMC Health in Newton, Clara Barton in Hoisington and the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned have teamed up with three other rural Kansas hospitals to form what’s known as a clinically integrated network in an effort to increase care and lower costs.
ksal.com
Mowery Clinic Welcomes General Surgeon
Sometimes, a career in medicine isn’t inspired by a single defining moment but is shaped by the people and. communities that influence us along the way. For Dr. Ben Murrell, that journey began with a family acquaintance who introduced him to the world of general. surgery and offered an...
Salina Post
Abilene hospital to host community event encouraging holistic health
ABILENE - Memorial Health System in Abilene is set to host a community event designed to bring individuals and families together through movement, connection, education, and experiences that encourage wellness for your mind and body. On Saturday, September 12 at Memorial Health System (511 NE. 10th Street, Abilene, KS), "Impact...
KSN News
Rural hospitals in Kansas team up to fight rising costs