Chillicothe’s local hospital, Hedrick Medical Center, has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Referring Center recognition. Director of Nursing Jennifer Dixon says STEMI is a specific type of […]
Police Handle Threat At Hedrick Medical Center
Hedrick Medical Center was on lock-down Wednesday after receiving a threat against a doctor who works at the hospital. Police investigated the threat and a warrant was issued for a […]
Driver Crashes Into Hedrick Clinic
The Chillicothe Police and Fire Departments responded to a vehicle crashing into Hedrick Medical Center Monday morning. The incident happened at about 9:24 am on the Medical Clinic side, when […]
Hedrick Medical Center Recognized As Missouri AIM Star
Hedrick Medical Center has been recognized as a Missouri AIM Star by the Missouri Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. Hedrick CEO Steve Schieber says this signifies the hospital’s completion […]
Hedrick Medical Center COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing
COVID-19 drive-thru testing for Hedrick Medical Center will move to a new location.  The current site, the American Legion building will close on February 4th, at 9:00 am. The new […]
Chicago Woman Injured In Accident
An accident on US 36 east of Chillicothe left a Chicago woman with minor injuries Tuesday evening. State Troopers report 30-year-old Passion L Lane of Chicago was taken to Hedrick […]
HMC Nurses Receive Daisy Award
Two nurses from Hedrick Medical Center were recognized this week with an international nursing award. Jennifer Dixon, Director of Nursing, says two members of her staff received the DAISY Award […]
Council Approved Hospital Board Appointments
Three appointments to the St Luke’s Hospital Board of Directors were approved by the Chillicothe City Council. At the recommendation of Mayor Teresa Kelly, the council approved the re-appointment of […]
St. Luke’s Health System Requires All Employees To Be Vaccinated
St Luke’s Health Systems, including Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital, announced the requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated by October 30th. The announcement comes as Kansas […]
St. Luke’s – Visitor Restrictions Eased
St. Lukes Health Systems have relaxed the visitation restrictions at both Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital. Officials announced both facilities are now at Level 3 – Limited Visitation. […]