Wamego Health Center

What Wamego Health Center does

Wamego Health Center is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Wamego, Kansas, providing comprehensive emergency, inpatient, outpatient, primary care, and specialty healthcare services to residents of Pottawatomie, Riley, and Wabaunsee counties. Founded in its current form in 1969 with roots dating to 1915, the facility operates under a non-profit governance structure with administrative partnership from Ascension Via Christi (part of the Ascension national health system). Its service portfolio spans a 24/7 Emergency Department with Level III Geriatric Accreditation, the Wamego Family Clinic and Walk-in Clinic (open seven days weekly), full Imaging Services including 3D digital mammography (FDA-certified, ACR-credentialed), CT, MRI (mobile), ultrasound, X-ray, and DEXA bone density scanning, an ASPC-certified Laboratory, Surgical Services, Swing Bed post-acute care, Cardiac and Physical Rehabilitation, Hand Therapy, Pain Management, Heritage Senior Behavioral Health (intensive outpatient senior mental health with telehealth), Home Sleep Studies, and a recently launched outpatient Wound Care service.

The business model is healthcare services reimbursement: revenue is generated through patient services billed to insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients, supplemented by philanthropic fundraising through the Wamego Hospital Foundation (501(c)(3)) and the Wamego Community Health Foundation, which together raised over $310,000 in 2024-2026 across the Diamonds and Denim event, Wamego Match Day, and the $200,000+ Healthcare Education Endowment. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer via the physical campus at 711 Genn Drive, supported by a digital footprint that includes athenahealth and Ascension Via Christi patient portals, myEasyMatch billing, and telemedicine partnerships (Wamego Telecom for virtual visits, telehealth for behavioral health). Marketing is community-driven through local partnerships (Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce Classroom-to-Career), events, and a website that has accumulated multiple Press Ganey, PRC Five-Star, and Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work awards between 2010 and 2018, plus recent recognition as a top rural hospital in the nation by the National Rural Hospital Association.

Name

Wamego Health Center

Legal name

Wamego Health Center

Website

https://wamegohealthcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wamego Health Center is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in Wamego, Kansas, providing 24/7 emergency, inpatient, outpatient, primary care, and specialty services to rural residents across Pottawatomie, Riley, and Wabaunsee counties under a non-profit governance partnership with Ascension Via Christi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Critical Access Hospital

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital-Based EMS & Mobile Integrated Health (HLAFANAC)

Keywords

• Critical access hospital
• Rural healthcare services
• Emergency medical services
• Primary care clinic
• Rehabilitation therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Wamego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Reimbursement: The hospital generates revenue through patient services billed to insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients. Services include emergency care, inpatient care, outpatient services, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, and specialty clinic visits.
2. Foundation Philanthropy: Wamego Hospital Foundation raises funds through events like Diamonds and Denim, Wamego Match Day, and direct donations to support facility expansions, equipment upgrades, and healthcare education endowments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wamego Health Center is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in Wamego, Kansas, founded in 1969, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient healthcare services to rural Pottawatomie County residents and surrounding communities. The hospital operates emergency care, primary care clinics, imaging, laboratory, surgical, rehabilitation, and specialty clinic services as part of the Ascension Via Christi health system.

Product overview

Wamego Health Center is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital operating as a single, unified healthcare facility offering a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient, and primary care services. The organization operates as an integrated delivery system centered on the main hospital campus, which houses emergency services, laboratory, imaging (including 3D mammography and mobile MRI), surgical services, and swing bed post-acute care. Primary care is delivered through the on-site Wamego Family Clinic, which also contains a Walk-in Clinic for urgent (non-emergency) needs. The center has expanded its specialty service portfolio through the Heritage Senior Behavioral Health program (senior outpatient mental health with telehealth options), cardiac rehabilitation, wound care, pain management, and hand therapy. Imaging capabilities include X-ray, ultrasound, CT scanning, 3D mammography, DEXA bone density, and mobile MRI. The facility coordinates specialty care through an on-site Specialty Clinic hosting visiting specialists in cardiology, dermatology, surgery, nephrology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and ENT. The hospital was recently recognized by the National Rural Hospital Association as a top rural hospital in the nation and completed an $11 million facility expansion in 2018.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wamego Family Clinic Primary care clinic offering family medicine services to community residents in Wamego and surrounding rural areas, providing routine check-ups, preventive care, and chronic disease management.
• Walk-in Clinic Walk-in clinic providing urgent care services for non-life-threatening conditions without the need for an appointment, serving patients in the Wamego area.
• Emergency Services 24/7 emergency department providing acute and emergency medical care to patients in Wamego, Pottawatomie County, and surrounding rural communities.
• Imaging Services Diagnostic imaging services including X-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI, and other radiological examinations for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients.
• Laboratory Services Clinical laboratory providing blood draws, diagnostic testing, and pathology services to support patient diagnosis and treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Physical therapy and rehabilitation services providing restorative care for patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Hand Therapy Specialized hand therapy services for patients recovering from hand injuries, surgeries, or dealing with chronic hand conditions, providing targeted rehabilitation exercises and treatment.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Cardiac rehabilitation program providing monitored exercise, education, and support for patients recovering from cardiac events or managing chronic heart conditions.
• Cardiac Stress Testing Cardiac stress testing service to evaluate heart function under physical stress, used for diagnosing coronary artery disease and assessing cardiac fitness.
• Heritage Senior Behavioral Health Senior behavioral health unit providing inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health care specifically designed for elderly patients.
• Home Sleep Studies Home sleep study services allowing patients to undergo sleep disorder diagnostics in the comfort of their own homes for conditions such as sleep apnea.
• Pain Management Pain management services offering evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic pain conditions for patients in the local community.
• Surgical Services Surgical services providing outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures to patients in the Wamego area, supported by anesthesia, recovery, and nursing staff.
• Swing Bed Program

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wamego Community Health Foundation (WCHF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Supports Wamego Health Center through fundraising, facility upgrades, and equipment purchases. Created the Healthcare Education Endowment with over $200,000 for staff professional development. Runs Wamego Match Day and other fundraising campaigns.
• Wamego Hospital FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization supporting Wamego Health Center excellence in medical services. Raises funds through Diamonds and Denim events, direct donations, and planned gifts for facility expansions and wellness programs.
• The Columbian TheatreminorOthers · 1 January 2024Local venue hosting the annual Diamonds and Denim fundraising event for Wamego Health Center.
• Teresa Jeanneret, RNminorOthers · 1 January 2024Wound care nurse providing outpatient services for advanced wounds including diabetic wounds, burns, ulcers, trauma wounds, and surgical wounds.
• Kathryn Bruning, FNP-CminorOthers · 1 January 2024Family Nurse Practitioner providing wound care and outpatient services, treating various wound types including those from diabetes, burns, and surgical procedures.
• Ascension Via ChristicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Wamego Health Center is part of Ascension Via Christi health system. Ascension Via Christi provides administrative support, governance, and strategic direction. Brian Howells serves as administrator with oversight from Ascension Via Christi leadership. The partnership enables access to specialty care networks and shared resources.
• Wamego Area Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Coordinates Classroom-to-Career partnership pairing local businesses with students. Wamego Health Center participates by having physicians visit classrooms and hosting student facility tours.
• WTC (Telecom)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Wamego Telecom partnered with hospital to enable virtual visits and FaceTime connections for patients during COVID-19 pandemic, allowing families to connect with hospitalized loved ones.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Salina Regional Health Center: Salina Regional Health Center is a regional referral hospital serving north-central Kansas with broader specialty capabilities than a CAH, providing a useful benchmark for the next-tier services Wamego may eventually expand into.
• Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan: Sister Ascension Via Christi facility in Manhattan, KS — shares governance, IT, and capital infrastructure with Wamego and serves as the referral hub for higher-acuity care from the Wamego catchment.
• University of Kansas Health System: University of Kansas Health System is Kansas' premier academic medical center and tertiary referral destination, representing the upper end of the continuum into which Wamego's higher-acuity cases flow.
• Stormont Vail HealthCare: Stormont Vail HealthCare is a regional Kansas health system in Topeka with a broader service portfolio; it was Wamego's prior management partner before 1998 and remains a competing referral destination for patients in the Wamego catchment.

Direct peers

• Newman Regional Health: Newman Regional Health is a Critical Access Hospital in Emporia, Kansas offering a comparable mix of ED, primary care, imaging, surgical, rehabilitation, and specialty services to a similar rural Kansas catchment — the closest direct comp to Wamego's service portfolio and scale.
• Community HealthCare System: Community HealthCare System operates rural Kansas facilities (including Onaga) and is directly referenced in Wamego's history as the destination for departing administrator Steve Land; it is a CAH-style rural Kansas provider with overlapping service lines.
• Hiawatha Community Hospital: Hiawatha Community Hospital is a small rural Kansas hospital serving a comparable community size and demographic in northeast Kansas, with a similar primary-care-plus-specialty service model targeting local access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wamegohealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wamego-hospital-association

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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