Seward County and Southwest Medical Center got some great news at the County Commission meeting on Monday, March 15th. County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of a $4,650,000 bond issue to refund the remaining outstanding general obligation bonds issued in 2010 for improvements to the hospital in Liberal. …
Southwest Medical Center lanza el Consejo Asesor de Pacientes y Familias
Southwest Medical Center lanzará su primer Consejo Asesor de Pacientes y Familias (PFAC) a finale de Marzo de 2021. El consejo estará formado por pacientes y familiares de pacientes que han recibido servicios en el hospital, ya sea de forma ambulatoria o como paciente interno. La misión del SWMC PFAC…
Southwest Medical Center launches Patient Family Advisory Council
Southwest Medical Center will launch its first Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) by the end of March 2021. The council will consist of patients and family members of patients who have received services at the hospital, either on an inpatient or outpatient basis. The mission of the SWMC PFAC…
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Vaccines offer protection How can vaccines help protect me and my loved ones? Immunization helps save millions of lives every year. Whereas most medicines treat or cure diseases, vaccines can help prevent them by working with your body’s natural defenses to build protection. When you receive a vaccine, your immune…
COVID-19 vaccine FAQs
Is there a vaccine for COVID-19? Two manufacturers (Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna) are anticipated to be granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for their recently developed COVID-19 vaccines. An EUA is issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if and when clinical studies demonstrate safety and effectiveness. The EUA process…
Southwest Medical Center receives 1st COVID-19 vaccine shipment
After caring for hundreds of patients battling COVID-19, Southwest Medical Center has received the coronavirus vaccine and has begun vaccinating physicians and hospital workers at the highest risk of exposure. ER Nurse, Dora Rios Calzadillas has been treating COVID-19 patients throughout the pandemic. Today, Calzadillas was our first frontline staff member…
SWMC le da la bienvenida al Pediatra Benjamin Yabut, M.D.
Southwest Medical Center se enorgullece en anunciar la incorporación del pediatra, Benjamin Yabut, M.D. a la comunidad de Liberal, uniéndose a sus compañeros pediatras Mariana Lucero, M.D. y Nargis Husainy, M.D. El Dr. Yabut se unió al equipo de proveedores de Southwest Medical Center en diciembre como parte de el…
Southwest Medical Center welcomes Benjamin Yabut, M.D., Pediatrician
LIBERAL, KS – Southwest Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of pediatrician, Benjamin Yabut, M.D. to the Liberal community, joining fellow pediatricians Mariana Lucero, M.D. and Nargis Husainy, M.D. Dr. Yabut joined Southwest Medical Center’s provider team this December as part of the Pediatric Care Center. Dr. Yabut…
Southwest Medical Center Announces VP Retirement
LIBERAL, KS – Southwest Medical Center announces the retirement of Vice-President of Patient Care Services, Robin Allaman, RN, BSN, effective October 23, 2020, and the retirement of Utilization Management Director, Mike Allaman, RN, effective October 16, 2020. The pair retires after more than 60 combined years of service & dedication…
Visitor Restrictions
Southwest Medical Center is reinstating visitor restrictions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, including SARS-Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). We are taking this additional measure to protect the health of our patients, their loved ones, and our medical staff. Effective immediately, anyone under the age of 18 is restricted from visiting,…