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.

Jason Summa, M.D.
What’s up doc?
Joel Gabriel, M.D.
Always so pleasant, understanding and knowledgeable - top notch doctor for me
Leah Hays, PA-C
Leah is the best! We look forward to seeing her every time!
James Plasek, M.D.
Had an annual checkup, Dr. Plasek spent time reviewing my blood work and spent time discussing several other issues.
Corinn Cook, PA-C
Corinn is a beautiful person...not only on the outside but on the inside as well. She cares about everything that is going on with her clients and making them feel better. Corrin always makes me feel better mentally, physically, and emotionally whenever I have seen her. Corinn thank you SO VERY much for making me feel that I can overcome anything that is thrown into my path and always finding solid ground, planting my feet firmly on the ground and walking away with my head held high and proud!!!
J.B. Ketner, M.D.
Always the best
Brandon Henley, D.O.
Always caring and gives complete assessments.
Brandon Henley, D.O.
Friendly, thorough, knowledgeable - always explains pertinent issues and answers questions thoroughly.
Joel Gabriel, M.D.
He always takes the time to talk through any issues you have.
Leah Hays, PA-C
Leah is always friendly and takes time to listen to my issues. She is very knowledgeable and makes me feel very confident in what her treatment and recommendations are. She is so easy to talk to as well.