By Dewey Terrill
JC Post
Geary Community Hospital has entered into a letter of intent with B K & Medical to provide quality medical equipment and supplies, sales and services to local residents and patients.
The deal with announced by the interim administrator of Geary Community, Margaret Grismer. "B & K Medical will operate with an emphasis on long-term oxygen therapy in the patient home and sleep therapy with a focus on management of patients with obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders."
They also plan to provide medical equipment for patients ranging from hospital beds and wheel chairs to lift chairs, scooters and walkers. B & K will also provide medical supplies for home use such as wound care supplies and bathroom aides of all types.
The company plans to establish a retail location on Ash Street in the former Home Medical Equipment building. Their intent is to retain all employees.
B & K Medical has a long history of patient centered care in central Kansas including Salina, Hutchinson, Ellsworth and Abilene. They are a branch office of B & K Prescription Shop Inc.