About Patterson

Patterson Health Center is the realization of a vision that began in 2013, driven by the inspiration of Neal Patterson, a Harper County native and co-founder of Cerner Corporation, a leading healthcare software company based in Kansas City. This initiative was born out of a commitment to enhancing healthcare services and delivering accessible, high-quality care to communities.

We are dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered health and wellness services. At Patterson Health Center, we work in partnership with our local communities to ensure the well-being of our residents and their families. Our mission is to foster a healthier future through compassionate care, innovative solutions, and a collaborative approach to healthcare.

Our Vision

We will be the preferred and family centered campus for high quality, cost effective, and innovative healthcare and community wellness.

Our Mission

Patterson Health Center provides high-quality, patient and family-centered health and wellness services in partnership with our communities.

5 Key Performance Elements

  • Physician/Provider Satisfaction
  • Employee Satisfaction
  • Patient Satisfaction 
  • Quality
  • Financial Performance

As a National Health Service Corps Site, We Promise To

  • Serve All Patients
  • Offer discounted fees for patients who qualify
  • Not deny services based on a person's race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, inability to pay
  • Accept insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare, Children's Health Insurance Program.
    This facility is a member of the National Health Service Corps: NHSC.hrsa.gov.

  • Background

    Patterson Health Center represents the culmination of a vision that began in 2013, driven by Neal Patterson, co-founder of Cerner Corporation, a Kansas City-based healthcare software giant. Completed in 2019, this state-of-the-art facility emerged from the merger of two critical access hospitals in Anthony and Harper, Kansas. This new hospital,...

  • Our Facility

    Patterson Health Center is a modern 62,500 square-foot facility offering a comprehensive range of medical services to meet the needs of our community. Our facility includes a 16-bed inpatient wing and a large emergency department equipped with two trauma bays, ensuring prompt and efficient care for patients in critical conditions. Advanced...

  • Board of Directors

    The board of Hospital District #6 is composed of community volunteers with professional backgrounds in agriculture, business, finance and education. They are committed to serving the patients, families and communities of Hospital District #6.

  • Testimonials

    Read what people have to say about our services.