GARNETT — Anderson County Hospital officials have been honored by their peers. The Kansas Hospital Association named Bill Barnes and Dave Lybarger as their first-ever hospital trustees of the year. The group said Barnes and Lybarger were honored in part because of their role in spearheading a successful campaign to promote a $25 million bond issue to build a new hospital in Garnett. Throughout the campaign, Barnes and Lybarger committed many hours to gain community support for the bond issue, the group said. In addition, the Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators presented an Emerald Award to Karen Wood, who is director of marketing and public relations for Anderson County Hospital. She also received an Emerald Award last year for her “60 Days of Wellness” campaign, commemorating the hospital’s 60-year anniversary.
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 4 p.m
