We strive to be the health care organization of choice, offering convenient care close to home with multiple locations and services, chosen for the quality of our service and respected for the integrity and competency of our staff. We enhance the quality of life for individuals in our communities by providing excellence in health care services in the most appropriate settings.
We strive to be the health care organization of choice, offering convenient care close to home with multiple locations and services, chosen for the quality of our service and respected for the integrity and competency of our staff. We enhance the quality of life for individuals in our communities by providing excellence in health care services in the most appropriate settings.
Mission for Memorial Health Care Systems
We enhance the quality of life for individuals in our communities by providing excellence in health care services in the most appropriate settings.
Statement of Values
We believe in...
- the importance of preserving the dignity and independence of the individual.
- promoting wellness and health education.
- timely access to medical care.
- the growth and development of Memorial Health Care Systems.
- the responsible use of fiscal resources.
- effective communication among staff and with those we serve.
- providing access to the most advanced medical technology.
- providing quality health care to those we serve.
- employing quality staff and providing staff development opportunities.
Brief History
Concerned citizens met July 17, 1947, to discuss ways of providing modern health care to Seward County and the surrounding area. Through fundraising efforts and the Hill Burton plan, construction for a new hospital began July 4, 1949, and opened on September 1, 1950, in memory of World War I & II servicemen.
These first fundraising efforts created the original membership from which the Board of Directors had been selected until 1993. At that time, the corporate name was changed to Memorial Health Care Systems and the membership reopened.
Now, with many health care services to offer, and in collaboration with three physician clinic sites, family physicians and physician assistants, Memorial Health Care Systems is well prepared to carry on the dreams of the original concerned citizens by providing modern, technically-advanced health care services close to home.

James Plasek, M.D.
Think Dr Pasek is very kind and knowledgeable.
Jason Summa, M.D.
We have been coming to Dr summa since our oldest was born in 2017. We love this office and will come to Dr summa until he retires
Brandon Henley, D.O.
Wonderful Dr.
J.B. Ketner, M.D.
Always interested in helping solve our health concerns.
James Plasek, M.D.
Dr. Places is always professional, helpful and pleasant. I respect his mannerisms, a very good Dr. in my opinion.
James Plasek, M.D.
Always a pleasure to see DR Plasek. He was very through and had alot of good insights into my care.
Corinn Cook, PA-C
She did it great with my 4 years old girl.
Brandon Henley, D.O.
Very knowledgeable and helpful
Eldridge Burns, M.D.
I appreciated not feeling rushed; he took the time to answer all my questions; a rare find in most medical practices today. Thank You Dr. Burns!
J.B. Ketner, M.D.
Excellent Dr. Ketner is the best in Seward