The Labette Health Auxiliary began service on June 1, 1963 with approximately 45 active members. The active membership is now approximately 70, donating approximately 20,000 hours of service per year.

Some of many services provided by the Auxiliary include two reception desks, gift shop and vending machines, pharmacy, coffee cart, Cardiac/Rehab, Patient mail delivery, departmental mail delivery, knitted baby caps, clerical, etc.

In 1992, the auxiliary awarded $500 to it's first scholarship recipient. Today, over $75,000 has been given towards scholarships to area students.

Throughout the year, the auxiliary holds special events or fundraisers. Some of those include an annual jewelry sale, 3-4 book fairs per year, drawings, etc. All monies received from fundraisers, gift shop and vending machines is donated to the hospital to be used towards equipment. To date, the auxiliary has donated over $432,000.

Every year since 1991, the Auxiliary has received the Gold Award of Excellence from the Kansas Hospital Association with the exception of one Silver Award.

Labette Health cares about the quality of care that we provide. We strive to make you as comfortable as possible. We would like to offer you our assistance. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments please feel free to give these to your nurse.