By Jim Misunasjmisunas@gbtribune.comLARNED — Pawnee County commissioner John Haas and Arlis Atteberry, former Pawnee County commissioner, shared the honors of welcoming everyone to Sunday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for Pawnee Valley Community Hospital.Atteberry worked on the ground floor when St. Joseph Hospital closed and Pawnee Valley was launched.“We are here to celebrate the beginning of a new era of healthcare in Pawnee County and the surrounding area,” Atteberry said. “My goodness — we worked so hard to get to this point. It’s been worth it for sure.”Atteberry is credited for naming the hospital, which he said was made to include everyone from Pawnee County and the surrounding area.The distinctive Pawnee Valley Hospital logo represents the local geography and history.
Pawnee County dedicates its hospital
Pawnee County commissioners appreciate everyones support
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