Cass Regional welcomes Dr. Amanda Healy, Board-Certified OB-GYN

Cass Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Amanda Healy, MD, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, to its growing medical staff. Dr. Healy will begin seeing patients in January 2026 and will provide women’s health services at both Rock Haven Specialty Clinic and Pleasant Hill Medical Clinic.

Dr. Healy has more than 14 years of clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology, along with a strong background in surgical care, physician leadership, and patient-centered practice. She received her medical degree from the University of Kansas and completed her residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is experienced in managing complex gynecologic conditions and is known for delivering high-quality, compassionate care with excellent patient satisfaction.

Dr. Healy’s schedule will include:

• Mondays at Rock Haven Specialty Clinic

• 2820 Rock Haven Road, Suite 150, Harrisonville, MO

• Tuesdays at Pleasant Hill Medical Clinic

• 1601 N. Highway 7, Pleasant Hill, MO

Dr. Healy will provide consultations and perform a variety of gynecologic surgeries, including hysterectomy and tubal ligation. Imaging services are conveniently located next to both clinic locations, allowing for timely diagnostic scans. 

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Healy has held executive and leadership roles within healthcare organizations, including serving as Chief Medical Officer and practicing as an OB-GYN at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare. Her background includes advancing quality initiatives, improving access to care, and supporting the growth of specialty services in rural communities.

“Dr. Healy’s experience, leadership, and commitment to women’s health make her a tremendous addition to our medical staff,” said CEO Chris Lang. “Her presence strengthens our ability to provide comprehensive OB-GYN care close to home for the families we serve.”

Patients interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Healy may contact Rock Haven Specialty Clinic or Pleasant Hill Medical Clinic directly, depending on their preferred location. 

To make an appointment at Rock Haven Specialty Clinic, call 816.887.0312. 

To make an appointment at Pleasant Hill Medical Clinic, call 816.540.2111. 

About Cass Regional Medical Center

Cass Regional Medical Center is a critical access hospital that maintains a 21-bed medical/surgical unit, a four-bed intensive care unit, and a 10-bed behavioral health unit. Services provided by Cass Regional include emergency care; general and specialty surgery; and rehabilitation services which include nationally-recognized cardiac rehabilitation and diabetes education programs. The hospital offers advanced diagnostic capabilities such as MRI, CT and PET-CT scanning, digital and 3-D mammography, nuclear medicine and a nationally-accredited sleep study lab.

Windy later, but not like yesteray

 

Winds will be a factor again this afternoon, but nothing like yesterday.

Afternoon wind gusts around 30mph in central / east central KS, 20mph in WCMO.

Greg @660 Weather

Rich Hill issues burn ban

Burn ban is in effect. Once again please no burning until further notice. If seen, the fire department will be called out and enforcement may be utilized. Please reference ordinance number 1646 section 5 & 6 regarding burn ban and enforcement.

Weekly report from the Henry County Sheriff's Office

𝑯𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒇’𝒔 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆

𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒍𝒚 𝑨𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕

𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔: December 12, 2025 – December 18, 2025

Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:

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• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Sergeant Richardson conducted a traffic stop in the rural Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Nicholas Russell, age 41, of Iowa, on a Jackson County warrant for traffic offenses.

• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭, 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:

Sergeant Logan and Deputy McQueen conducted a follow-up domestic assault investigation in the Urich area that resulted in the arrest of Alfred Ried for domestic assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Ried was placed on a 24-hour investigative hold. Within the 24-hour period, the Henry County Prosecutor’s Office filed formal charges, and a warrant was issued for domestic assault, 2nd degree, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Ried allegedly choked and slapped the victim while children were present.

• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Sergeant Richardson arrested Michael Trogdon, age 50, of Overland Park, Kansas, at the courthouse on a Henry County felony warrant for stealing, burglary in the 2nd degree, and possession of a controlled substance.

• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Deputy England conducted a traffic stop in the rural Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Dale Trussell, age 63, of Kansas City, on a Henry County warrant for traffic offenses.

• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Deputy Murphy and Deputy Saulters conducted a warrant service in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Tristan Dawson, age 34, of Windsor, on a Henry County failure-to-appear warrant and a Benton County failure-to-appear warrant.

• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐱 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫:

Captain Bilbruck, Captain Hills, Lieutenant Kubilus, and Detective Murphy conducted a sex offender compliance check in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of James Harris, age 47, of Windsor, for failing to register as a sex offender. Harris allegedly failed to register his vehicle, phone, and social media applications.

• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐱 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫:

Captain Bilbruck and Detective Stutzman conducted a sex offender compliance check in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Zakarey Harrelson, age 31, of Windsor, for failing to register as a sex offender. Harrelson allegedly failed to register several social media applications.

• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Detective Baker and Detective Swartz conducted a warrant service in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Harold Rhodes, age 55, of Windsor, on a Henry County warrant for an ordinance violation.

• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Detective Baker and Detective Swartz conducted a warrant service in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Stella Talburt, age 55, of Windsor, on a Henry County warrant for an ordinance violation.

• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭, 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:

Corporal Douglas and Deputy Stevens conducted a follow-up domestic assault investigation in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Brionna Thrasher, age 31, of Windsor, for domestic assault in the 3rd degree and harassment in the 1st degree. Thrasher was placed on a 24-hour investigative hold. At the time of this report, the case had been submitted to the Henry County Prosecutor’s Office requesting formal charges. The investigation indicated the suspect made physical contact with the victim and issued a verbal threat during the incident.

All individuals arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The above arrests are allegations at this time.

For additional information or to provide tips, contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (660) 885-5587.

Thursday basketball scores

Boys

Plaza Heights 47
Archie 50

Lamar 64
Frontenac 52

Kingsville 53
Green Ridge 42

Warsaw 25 
Knob Noster 62

Cole Camp 37
Sweet Springs 34

Montrose 22
Weaubleau 72

Girls 

Butler 33
Appleton City 51

Plaza Heights 39
Archie 70

Lamar 23
Frontenac 60

Kingsville 22
Green Ridge 50

Raytown 36
Harrisonville 71

Carl Junction 33
Nevada 48

Windsor 30
North County 65

Knob Noster 47
Odessa 56

Cole Camp 44
Sweet Springs 45

Montrose 38
Weaubleau 31

University Academy n/a
Adrian n/a

Butler student soon to be published author

 

Another successful fundraiser

 

Community generosity makes moments like this possible

A big thank-you to Shirley Goss for donating a beautiful handmade blanket and to our generous anonymous donor for the Coach bag featured in our Volunteers Auxiliary Christmas raffle.

Community support like this helps make our Auxiliary fundraisers possible, and we are grateful for everyone who contributed and participated.

Pictured: Shirley Goss with one of our BCMH volunteers.

Courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital

Congratulations to Ann Dnnohue

 

Please help us congratulate Ann Donnohue, RN, Outpatient Clinic Manager, our 2025 Leader of the Year!

Ann is known for her thoughtful, relationship-focused leadership style and her commitment to creating a supportive, collaborative environment. She works closely with multiple departments to improve processes, enhance patient flow, and develop solutions that benefit both staff and patients. Ann’s ability to listen, problem-solve, and advocate for her team has made a measurable impact across the outpatient clinic service line and the organization as a whole.

We recognized Ann for this award at our employee recognition party on December 5. BCMH leaders presenting are (from left) Kristina Anderson, HR Director; Jerry Jones, Board President, and Greg Weaver, CEO.

Courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital