About Us
Community Hospital is a private, not-for-profit,
acute care hospital.
It is the mission of Community Hospital-Fairfax to be the healthcare provider of choice for the communities
we serve. Our vision is to be valued and respected for the quality healthcare provided
by professional and caring individuals.
Message from our CEO:
For 60 years, we have been serving our community
by providing professional, compassionate healthcare services. We are proud to
offer a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services, as well
as public education in
the community to which we are proud to belong.
Community Hospital-Fairfax's mission, "To be the
healthcare provider of choice for the communities we serve" explains what our hospital is about. We strive to work
with the resources available to identify and provide services that our community desires. We continually look for ways to better serve our communities
by improving our current services or offering new services.
Download a printable brochure about our services here:
We are proud to be your hospital and welcome your suggestions on the services we provide. Feel free to submit your comments in our
online form,or talk with me by calling (660)
686-2211 ext. 276.
Community Hospital appreciates your continued support and use of the
services we provide.
Sincerely,
Myra Evans, CEO
Community Hospital-Fairfax Facts
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The doors
of "Fairfax Community Hospital" opened for the first time November 7, 1949.
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In 1975,
the hospital was renamed Community
Hospital Association.
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In 2000,
Community Hospital-Fairfax became a critical access hospital, allowing for a better payment from Medicare.
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The hospital's
name changed again in 2007, representing a return to its roots. Community Hospital-Fairfax
was given a new logo, also.
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Community
Hospital-Fairfax is a not-for-profit hospital. It receives no funding from taxes
and is supported thought community gifting and paid medical services.
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It is the
largest employer in both Atchison and Holt counties, with 120 staff members.
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The hospital
is the primary healthcare provider for Atchison and Holt counties and parts of Nodaway
County.
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Community
Hospital-Fairfax operates Holt County Outpatient Services, offering physical, occupational
and speech therapies and diabetes education. It also provides home health visits
to those who are unable to make hospital or clinic visits.
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On July
18 2008, the hospital's board members broke ground for a new facility at a special
ceremony. Over 200 people celebrated this new
era of CH-F history as Leo A. Daly
and Kiewit Building Group unveiled pictures and renderings of the new hospital.
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On June
30, 2009, Community Hospital-Fairfax's capital campaign, Investing In Our Healthy
Future, surpassed its fundraising goal of $1.5 million for the new hospital.
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Community
Hospital-Fairfax plans to open its doors to the new facility in September, 2010.
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In 2008,
Community Hospital-Fairfax handled 2,972 emergency room visits, delivered 55 babies,
performed 202 surgeries, made 1,414 Home Health visits and conducted over 4,500
physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions.
Hospital Values
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Integrity - of the individual and the institution
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Service - to the communities healthcare needs
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Innovation - ability to recognize new opportunities and challenges; and a willingness
to alter course
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Respect -for all and from all
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Commitment - dedicated to do our best
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Teamwork - to truly commit to excellence
we must help each other be accountable to our mission & values