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.

Connie Novak, M.D.
I absolutely love Dr. Novak. She has been my Dr for 15+ years. I trust her with my life!!
James Plasek, M.D.
He is so kind and understanding and listens to everything you have to say and he’s just a wonderful man!
Eldridge Burns, M.D.
Great bedside manner.
Trisha Sams, M.D.
Friendly and gave good advice based on the answers to her questions
Trisha Sams, M.D.
Every time I need to see Dr Samms she makes me feel comfortable, she listens, we chat about books we're reading, she fixes whatever is ailing me♡
Corinn Cook, PA-C
Very satisfied with my visit!
Corinn Cook, PA-C
She does an EXCELLENT Job and very thorough..Takes her time with you as well!!! You are treated with dignity. She is a great PA. Always happy to see her there.
Jacqueline Hobbs, M.D.
Such an amazing doctor who shows that she loves what she does and cares for her patients
James Plasek, M.D.
Very nice doctor.
Leah Hays, PA-C
Very good doctor. Good listener and patient. Very knowledgeable and provides a realistic plan of treatment.