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.

J.B. Ketner, M.D.
Listens to concerns. Always on top of latest recommendations.
Trisha Sams, M.D.
So patient and always willing to listen.
James Plasek, M.D.
Always helpful and willing to listen.
James Plasek, M.D.
Straight forward, overall great person. Seen me through some serious stuff. Professional.
Brandon Henley, D.O.
He is very easy to talk to & he answers all your questions!
Connie Novak, M.D.
Excellent. Doesn't give you BS. Makes you feel heard.
Eldridge Burns, M.D.
He makes me feel comfortable. And is very good at explaining things.
Jacqueline Hobbs, M.D.
She is great! Love how she listens and is interested in what you have to say. Doesn't rush you through like you are just a number
Corinn Cook, PA-C
Corinn was excellent as always. Very thorough and understanding.
Joel Gabriel, M.D.
Very attentive to my needs, great doctor.