Jenny Ramsey had always known that the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH) Foundation is important to central Kansans’ health and well-being.
But after her first year as a trustee “I have a much deeper appreciation for its impact. The Foundation plays a vital role in supporting healthcare services, equipment and programs that directly benefit patients, families and healthcare professionals in our community.”
As a lifelong resident of Pawnee County, Ramsey wants to give back to the community “that has given so much to me and my family. I am passionate about supporting access to quality healthcare in rural areas, while being part of the decisions that strengthen and sustain the services our hospital provides.
“It is important to me to help ensure that Pawnee County continues to have a strong, reliable healthcare presence for future generations.”
The Foundation’s goals focus on continuing to grow support for PVCH through fundraising, community engagement and strategic investment in healthcare resources, Ramsey outlined.
“Long-term, we want to ensure the sustainability and advancement of healthcare services in our region so that future generations also receive high-quality care close to home,” she commented. “I am very fortunate to serve alongside dedicated and community-minded individuals on the board.
“Each trustee brings valuable experience and perspective. And it is clear that everyone shares a common goal of doing what is best for Pawnee County residents.”
Ramsey earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Washburn University and began her career in financial planning as a suitability specialist.
She currently serves as a compliance associate with CreativeOne, a financial marketing organization based in Overland Park.
“My professional background in financial services and compliance provides me with a strong foundation in accountability, risk management and strategic decision-making,” Ramsey noted. “Combined with my lifelong connection to Pawnee County, it allows me to bring a professional perspective and personal commitment to supporting healthcare needs in our community.”
Ramsey and her husband, Ben, have two sons – Eli and Ryan.
“We value being close to our extended family and maintaining strong roots here,” she said. “Much of our family lives in the area, which makes Pawnee County an especially meaningful place for us to call home.
“We are blessed to be close to my parents, Bert and Karla, as well as two of my sisters, Tricia and Kristin, and their families.”
Allisa Spain, Foundation executive director, said “the PVCH Foundation is grateful to have Jenny Ramsey serving as a trustee. She is someone you can always count on. Whether Jenny is supporting her kids, local schools, our hospital or other causes she believes in, she rolls up her sleeves and gets to work.
“She brings care and dedication to everything she does, and we are thankful for her leadership on the Foundation board.”
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, 923 Carroll in Larned, is a 25-bed facility, offering many services not typically available in a smaller facility. Included are 24/7 emergency care; acute, skilled and specialized nursing; surgery; high-tech imaging and laboratory tests; wound care; rehabilitation; and sleep and diagnostic center. PVCH Family Medicine provides the full range of family-medicine services; physician-assisted weight loss; and women’s health services. The hospital’s number is 620-285-3161; the clinic’s number is 620-804-6007.
