Sedgwick County Health Center

What Sedgwick County Health Center does

Sedgwick County Health Center (SCHC), legally Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital DBA Sedgwick County Health Center, is a 501(r) non-profit critical access hospital founded in 1950 and headquartered at 900 Cedar St, Julesburg, Colorado. The organization operates a 24/7 emergency, surgical, and inpatient facility, three primary care clinics (Valley Medical Clinics in Julesburg CO, Big Springs NE, and Chappell NE), a nursing home, the Jacob J. and Anne B. Walter Assisted Living Center, and specialty clinics in cardiology and pain management. Diagnostic services include CT, ultrasound, X-ray, EKG, mobile MRI, and on-site lab and STAT testing. The system serves rural residents across northeast Colorado and western Nebraska and is supported by the affiliated Gateway Medical Foundation (est. 1992) for capital fundraising.

The technology stack centers on a Cerner-powered patient portal (HealtheLife, available via web and iOS/Android apps) using Cerner OAuth authentication for records access, messaging, prescription refills, and appointment management. Operational integrations include CORHIO for health information exchange, USA ePay for online bill payment, and Clara Price for CMS Hospital Price Transparency compliance. Telemedicine capability is delivered through a Mental Wellness suite telehealth kiosk for behavioral health access. The organization offers a seven-tier sliding fee scale (40%-100% discounts) plus a 38.83% automatic discount for non-qualified applicants, complies with the Colorado Hospital Discounted Care Act, and runs community fundraising events (5K Fund Run, Annual Golf Tournament) to fund equipment upgrades such as Stryker hospital beds and HVAC modernization.

The business model is fee-for-service healthcare reimbursement combined with private pay, long-term care insurance, and Medicaid for senior living services, supplemented by charitable donations through Gateway Medical Foundation. Customer segments include rural community residents (primary), seniors and the aging population, mental health patients (identified as the #1 community need at 46% of residents), and uninsured/underinsured patients receiving discounted care. Recent strategic activity has emphasized capital renewal (new HVAC, hospital beds, website relaunch), leadership transition (new CEO Russ Miller, 2026), and active participation in Colorado's Hospital Transformation Program in partnership with Eastern Plains Health Consortium, Regional Accountable Entities Region 2, and CORHIO.

Name

Sedgwick County Health Center

Legal name

Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital DBA Sedgwick County Health Center

Website

https://schealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sedgwick County Health Center is a non-profit critical access hospital and rural health system in Julesburg, Colorado, operating a 24/7 hospital, three primary care clinics across Colorado and Nebraska, a nursing home, and assisted living services for northeast Colorado and western Nebraska residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Julesburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hospital and Clinical Services: Revenue from hospital care, emergency services, surgery, inpatient/observation care, radiology and imaging, lab services, rehabilitation therapies, and primary/specialty clinic visits. Services billed to insurance with patient responsibility for co-pays, deductibles, and non-covered services.
2. Senior Living Services: Nursing home and assisted living services generating revenue through private pay, long-term care insurance, and Medicaid.
3. Financial Assistance Programs: Sliding fee scale and discounted care programs based on federal poverty guidelines. Non-qualified applicants receive automatic 38.83% discount. Minimum fee of $15 for discounted services.
4. Colorado Hospital Discounted Care Act: State-mandated discounted hospital care for eligible Colorado residents with household income below certain percentages of Federal Poverty Level, with flexible payment plan options.
5. Foundation Donations: Gateway Medical Foundation raises funds for equipment upgrades, facility improvements, courtyard projects, and recruiting new providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sedgwick County Health Center operates a non-profit critical access hospital and an integrated network of primary care clinics, specialty clinics, senior living facilities, and behavioral health services in rural northeast Colorado and western Nebraska. The organization delivers 24/7 emergency care, inpatient/observation services, surgery, swing bed care, radiology/imaging, lab services, rehabilitative therapies, and senior care (nursing home and assisted living), supported by a Cerner-powered patient portal and telehealth capabilities.

Product overview

Sedgwick County Health Center is a rural healthcare system providing integrated medical services across northeast Colorado and western Nebraska. The system operates Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital (a critical access hospital with 24/7 emergency and surgical care), three Valley Medical Clinic locations (Julesburg, Big Springs, Chappell), and senior living facilities including a nursing home and assisted living center. Clinical services include radiology/imaging, laboratory, specialty clinics (cardiology, pain management), behavioral health, and rehabilitative therapies. The organization offers a Cerner-powered patient portal with web and mobile access for managing appointments, viewing records, and communicating with providers. Recent investments include new Stryker hospital beds and a major HVAC infrastructure upgrade.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospital & Surgical Care Critical access hospital delivering 24/7 emergency care, surgery, inpatient and observation services, and swing bed care for rural patients.
• Valley Medical Clinics (Primary Care) Provider-based rural health clinics offering primary care, preventive health, chronic disease management, vaccinations, same-day appointments, lab testing, and occupational health across three locations in two states.
• Radiology & Imaging Services Comprehensive diagnostic imaging services including CT, ultrasound, X-ray, EKG, mobile MRI, and advanced imaging to support clinical diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Lab Services Clinical laboratory services providing blood draws, testing panels, microbiology, and STAT labs for rapid diagnostic results.
• Specialty Clinics Specialty care services including cardiology and pain management specialists available to patients on a referral basis.
• Senior Living Nursing home and assisted living services at the Jacob J. and Anne B. Walter Assisted Living Center, providing compassionate long-term and assisted care for seniors.
• Rehabilitative Therapies Physical and occupational therapy services to support patient recovery, mobility improvement, and rehabilitation following injury or illness.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health counseling and substance use support services, including access via telehealth kiosk for remote consultations.
• Patient Portal (HealtheLife) Online patient portal powered by Cerner Health enabling patients to view test results, access clinical notes, message their care team, request prescription refills, manage appointments, and complete visit preparation forms. Available via web and mobile app.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46% of community residents identified mental health services as top need
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lucy's PlaceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 May 2026Local business that donated breakfast burritos for the 5K Fund Run event participants.
• Culligan WaterminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 May 2026Water company that donated bottled water for the 5K Fund Run event.
• Fort Sedgwick Historical SocietyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 May 2026Local organization that provided door prizes for the inaugural 5K Fund Run.
• Communities That Care (CTC)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 May 2026Community organization that staffed the water station at Thompson Park during the 5K Fund Run.
• Sedgwick County Sheriff's OfficeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 May 2026County law enforcement providing traffic control and safety support for the 5K Fund Run event.
• Eastern Plains Health ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner supporting SCHC's Hospital Transformation Program work, helping strengthen care for Medicaid patients and improve community health outcomes.
• Regional Accountable Entities Region 2coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAE partner collaborating with SCHC on Hospital Transformation Program initiatives including care transitions and behavioral health.
• CORHIOcoreTechnology or IntegrationHealth information exchange partner supporting SCHC's Hospital Transformation Program through data sharing and care coordination.
• Sedgwick County Golf AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal golf association hosting the Annual Gateway Four Person Scramble event venue at State Highway 11, Julesburg, CO.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Melissa Memorial Hospital: Critical access hospital in Holyoke, Colorado (~50 miles from Julesburg) providing hospital, clinic, and emergency services to a similar rural northeast Colorado catchment. Most directly comparable peer in scale, service mix, and geography.
• East Phillips County Hospital District: Critical access hospital in Holyoke/Atwood area of northeast Colorado providing hospital and clinic services to a small rural population similar to SCHC's catchment. Closest peer in scale and operational model.

Broad incumbents

• Centura Health: Large Colorado-based health system operating multiple rural and critical access hospitals across the state, including facilities in similar rural markets. Comparable in service mix but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Banner Health: Major non-profit health system operating hospitals and clinics across the rural Southwest, including Sterling Regional MedCenter in northeast Colorado near SCHC's catchment. Comparable in rural critical access operations but at enterprise scale.
• UCHealth: Colorado academic health system with rural outreach and critical access partnerships across northern and eastern Colorado. Provides tertiary referral destination for SCHC's specialty cases and competes indirectly for clinical staff.
• CommonSpirit Health: Large national non-profit Catholic health system operating rural and critical access hospitals across multiple states, including Colorado and Nebraska. Comparable in mission and rural footprint, but at vastly greater scale.

Regional players

• Regional West Health Services: Health system based in Scottsbluff, Nebraska serving western Nebraska including rural communities adjacent to SCHC's western Nebraska catchment. Comparable as a rural referral center with similar multi-state rural reach.
• Great Plains Health: Non-profit health system in North Platte, Nebraska serving rural central and western Nebraska. Comparable as a rural referral system with similar service breadth and small-city/rural catchment profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sedgwickcountyhealthcenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/sedgwickcountyhealth/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sedgwick-county-memorial-hosp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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