As many rural communities see healthcare struggles, Colby hospital thrives

As many rural communities struggle to recruit and retain healthcare professionals, Colby sees an increase in services provided for patients.

Citizens Health in Colby recently made renovations to accommodate its increasing numbers.

Located on Interstate 70 between Hays and Denver, Citizen’s Health serves as the healthcare hub for rural communities in northwest Kansas.

“We definitely serve the 12 counties surrounding Colby in northwest Kansas, but we also reach well beyond that,” says Citizens Foundation Executive Director Megan Carmichael. “We do have patients that come to us from Colorado and beyond out 12-county circle.”