Girard Medical Center Foundation

10/21/2026

📅💙 SAVE THE DATE: November 9–13, 2026!

The Girard Medical Center Foundation is excited to once again participate in Match Week, hosted by the Girard Area Community Foundation (GACF)!

During this special week, your generosity can go even further by helping us earn a share of $25,000 in matching funds, plus opportunities for $5,000 in timed challenges that can boost eligible donations!

✨ The more we raise, the larger our share of the match!

Your gift supports the Foundation’s work to strengthen local healthcare and help Girard Medical Center serve our community for years to come. Every contribution makes a difference!

Mark your calendar and plan to give November 9–13. Watch for more details on how to donate and help us make the most of Match Week! 💙

10/20/2026

💙 This Sonographer Technologist Month, we’re celebrating Jill Buck, our sonographer at Girard Medical Center!

Sonographers use ultrasound technology—high-frequency sound waves—to create detailed images inside the body. These images help providers evaluate organs, examine blood flow, identify concerns, and guide treatment decisions—all without ionizing radiation.

In a hospital, those images provide valuable information that helps care teams make timely, informed decisions. Behind every exam is a skilled professional who combines technical expertise with compassionate patient care.

Thank you, Jill, for helping our providers see more clearly and helping our patients feel comfortable and cared for! 💛

10/20/2026

💙 Growing Up with GMC 💙

Looking for a healthcare provider for your child? Your family has options close to home.

ALL SIX Girard Medical Center Rural Health Clinics treat pediatric patients! Our family healthcare teams care for children and teenagers, helping families navigate routine visits, illnesses, and changing healthcare needs as children grow.

📍 Crawford County: Girard, Arma, Cherokee, and Frontenac
📍 Bourbon County: Uniontown and Fort Scott

If your family is looking for a new healthcare home, contact your preferred GMC clinic to ask about establishing care, appointment availability, and transferring medical records.

Visit ➡️ www.girardmedicalcenter.com to explore our locations.

Rooted in Rural. Here for Your Family.

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

🎉 A fresh look. Easier navigation. Your care, connected!

The Girard Medical Center Foundation is excited to announce the launch of GMC’s newly updated website—and we’re proud to have funded this project!

Designed with patients and families in mind, the updated site offers a more user-friendly experience, making it easier to explore GMC’s services and learn how our hospital and clinics care for our community. 💙

This investment reflects our commitment to supporting GMC and helping our neighbors connect with care close to home.

🌐 Take a look around: www.girardmedicalcenter.com

09/28/2026

The Girard Medical Center Foundation is excited to announce that we received a $149,796 Healthcare Innovation Grant from the Patterson Family Foundation!

This incredible investment will help modernize operating rooms at Girard Medical Center by purchasing new, critical surgical equipment. Every dollar of the grant will go directly toward new equipment that will help:

🏥 Improve patient and staff safety
🩺 Strengthen infection prevention
⚕️ Support efficient, high-quality surgical care
💙 Invest in the future of healthcare in our community

We are incredibly grateful to the Patterson Family Foundation for recognizing the importance of strong rural healthcare and investing in the patients, families, and communities we serve.

This is exactly what the Girard Medical Center Foundation is all about—building partnerships and securing resources that help Girard Medical Center continue providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

👏 Please join us in saying THANK YOU to the Patterson Family Foundation for this generous $149,796 investment in the future of Girard Medical Center!

🔗 Learn more about the Girard Medical Center Foundation and the work we do: https://girardmedicalcenter.com/girard-medical-center-foundation-awarded-149796-innovation-in-healthcare-grant-from-patterson-family-foundation/

09/23/2026

🎀 It’s time to SMASH & DASH! 🎀

This Pink October, Girard Medical Center is celebrating women’s health by SMASHING breast cancer! 💗
Join us for our Smash & Dash Breast Cancer Screening Event and check your annual mammogram off your list!

📅 October 22
⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Girard Medical Center

Schedule your mammogram, stop by for your screening, and enjoy door prizes and more as we come together to support women’s health and breast cancer awareness.

📞 Appointments are required—call today to schedule your mammogram!

A doctor’s order is required.

Can’t join us on October 22? That’s okay! We schedule mammograms year-round, so call us and find a time that works for you.

💗 Don’t put off your annual screening. Schedule today and help us SMASH breast cancer!

06/23/2026

The Girard Medical Center Foundation is grateful to receive a $26,000 grant through the 2026 Mount Carmel Foundation Legacy Grant program, administered by the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas.

This funding supported the purchase of new EKG machines for Girard Medical Center and its rural health clinics, helping enhance cardiac diagnostic services for the patients we serve.

Thank you to the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas and the Mount Carmel Legacy Grant Program for investing in healthcare throughout our region!

Read more about the grant awards here: https://www.girardmedicalcenter.com/vnews/display.v/ART/6a398730e8425

05/13/2026

The Girard Medical Center Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas for awarding us a Basic Human Needs Grant to support our project, "Pressure Check: Expanding Access to Home Blood Pressure Monitoring."

Because of this generous support, we were able to provide free blood pressure cuffs to patients in need through the Girard Medical Center Rural Health Clinics. These monitors helped patients take a more active role in managing their health and monitoring their blood pressure at home.

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas hosts individual charitable funds established by donors with a passion for giving back to their community. Grants from these funds assist people throughout Southeast Kansas and beyond. Questions about the Community Foundation may be directed to 620-231-8897.

We are grateful for community partnerships that help improve the health and well-being of families across Southeast Kansas. 💙

05/07/2026

A Huge THANK YOU to all who attend the 2026 GMCF Kentucky Derby Gala! We hope everyone had a great time and we can't wait to continue the Gala with you next year. Be on the lookout later this year for updates!