Salina Family Healthcare Center
Salina Family Healthcare Center (SFHC) is proud to announce a $1 million leadership gift from Salina Regional Health Center and the Salina Regional Health Foundation’s, Community Health Investment Program (CHIP) to the Healthy Salina, Healthy Kansas campaign.
The contribution supports the construction of a new, state-of-the-art facility that will expand access to care for underserved populations in Salina and strengthen health services across rural Kansas.
CHIP provides grants to organizations that, like the hospital, are working to improve the health of people in north central Kansas. The Foundation established the program in 1995 and has since awarded more than $16 million in grants to area community organizations.
This major investment reflects a shared vision between two anchor healthcare institutions dedicated to improving the health and well-being of North Central Kansas communities.
“Salina Family and Salina Regional are vital partners within the health ecosystem of north central Kansas. When one grows stronger, the entire region benefits,” said Joel Phelps, President and CEO of Salina Regional Health Center. “This investment represents our commitment to a more resilient, collaborative healthcare network.”
The new facility will dramatically increase SFHC’s capacity to deliver integrated services—including medical, dental, behavioral health, vision care, and pharmacy—and further deepen its collaboration with Salina Regional through the Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program.
This nationally recognized program provides physician training at SFHC, with clinical rotations at Salina Regional and other local sites. Many Smoky Hill graduates go on to serve in central and western Kansas, helping to address critical rural healthcare workforce shortages.
“The residency program is a win-win,” said Dr. Robert Kraft, CEO of SFHC. “It provides aspiring physicians with exceptional hands-on training and delivers immediate value to Salina Regional and other area healthcare providers. It’s one of the most sustainable solutions we have for growing our rural workforce.”
The Healthy Salina, Healthy Kansas campaign is part of a $55 million plan to build a modern, integrated healthcare center at 1001 Edison Place. Once completed, the facility will serve thousands more patients annually and enhance the region’s healthcare infrastructure for generations to come.
With nearly 40% of the campaign’s $10 million local fundraising goal already committed, early gifts and enthusiastic community support have built strong momentum.
Salina Family Healthcare Center welcomes individuals, businesses and foundations to join Salina Regional in making this transformative investment in community health a reality.
To learn more, schedule a tour, or get involved, please contact Maddie Chandler at [email protected].
About Salina Family Healthcare Center
Salina Family Healthcare Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing high-quality, affordable healthcare services to residents of Salina and rural Kansas. With integrated services and a commitment to health equity, SFHC also trains future providers through the Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program. https://salinahealth.org/
About Salina Regional Health Center
Salina Regional Health Center is a full-service acute care hospital dedicated to delivering outstanding health care quality and patient outcomes across north central Kansas and beyond. Affiliated with three Critical Access Hospitals located in Abilene, Concordia, and Lindsborg, Salina Regional forms the cornerstone of an integrated health system that includes more than 20 primary care and specialty clinics that provide outreach services in communities across the area. With a team of more than 2,550 skilled professionals – equipped with the latest medical technology – the system stands at the forefront of healthcare in the region providing a continuum of medical care and advanced, lifesaving services. https://www.srhc.com/