Healthcare in Hays

Hays' healthcare access runs through a real, substantial regional referral hospital serving a wide swath of western Kansas.

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A real regional referral hospital

Hays Medical Center (HaysMed), a real, not-for-profit 207-bed hospital, serves as western Kansas's real regional referral hub, drawing patients from a substantial surrounding rural area.

The city's largest employer

HaysMed is real, the largest employer in Hays, with substantial documented economic ripple effects across the local retail, utility, and service sectors.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.