About HaysMed | Hays Medical Center Foundation
Critical Care Medicine • Hays, KS • 1 hospital facility in the region locations
About
Summary: Hays Medical Center Foundation is a private, non-profit organization based in Hays, Kansas, that supports HaysMed through fundraising and programs to ensure quality healthcare for western Kansas. The foundation operates with a small team, maintains an active status, and focuses on grants and scholarship opportunities tied to the medical center. It has a modest web presence (about 4,364 monthly visits) and links to its LinkedIn page. Key contact: 785-623-2350.
Clinic Type
Critical Care Medicine
Address
Hays, Kansas
Phone
1-785-623-2350
sara.schulte@haysmed.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Level III trauma services
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Self-pay, Medicare/Medicaid (implied by hospital services)
Languages Spoken
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Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Google): 4.2 out of 5 stars (411 reviews) (411)
- Birdeye (HaysMed Walk-In Clinic): 2.4 out of 5 stars (38 reviews) (38)
- U.S. News & World Report (Patient Experience Score): 4 out of 5 stars
Patients praise
- Praise for clean facilities and well-maintained environment
- Some positive feedback regarding medical knowledge and care quality of specific staff members
- Recognition as a tertiary care center providing essential services to the region
Common complaints
- Billing issues and communication regarding payments
- Perceived staff unhelpfulness or lack of empathy in some interactions
- Reports of long waits and slow responsiveness in emergency or urgent care settings
- Concerns regarding quality of patient-staff communication
"I can’t say enough great things about all the staff we have encountered each time. The knowledge of ALL medical professionals and their genuine care is so appreciated."
— Birdeye Review"Some HaysMed customers have reported receiving old or paid bills after a recent change in the HaysMed billing system."
— HaysPost"To start off, both of the receptionists came off as rude and judgmental... I'd look elsewhere for quick healthcare."
— Birdeye ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- HaysMed, Gove County Medical Center Announce New Partnership to Strengthen Healthcare in Quinter & Beyond - HaysMed — Nov 19, 2025
- HaysMed, Gove County Medical Center Move Forward with Official Partnership - HaysMed — Apr 1, 2026
- Lifelong Vitality Initiative | Hays Medical Center Foundation — Jul 29, 2025
- Gove County Medical Center and HaysMed: About The Partnership - HaysMed — Dec 10, 2025
- Leo J. and Albina Dreiling Trust Receives Don and Chris Bickle Philanthropy Award | Hays Medical Center Foundation — Jun 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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HaysMed in Hays, KS offers Emergency & Convenient Care (Urgent Care) as part of its rural hospital services. Highlights: - Nonprofit, private tertiary care center focused on “To Help People Be Healthy” and aiming to be the best rural Mayo-style tertiary center. - Located in Hays, Kansas with multiple offices (HQ and facilities on Canterbury Dr). - Provides urgent care alongside other specialized healthcare services as a leading rural health hospital in Western Kansas. - Key contact: info@haysmed.com; main phone numbers: 785-261-7065, 855-429-7633, (785) 623-5863.
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