Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital has served El Dorado for 95 years
We are an independent nonprofit providing excellent care in a hometown hospital with a hometown feel.
Our goal is to ensure that residents of El Dorado and the surrounding area have local access to the best possible healthcare, and our staff works hard to provide that care 24/7. We play a vital role in maintaining quality of life in our area.
We’re asking for a one-cent ($0.01, or 1%) sales tax to support Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. Please vote YES on August 4 to support our continued service in El Dorado.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the hospital asking for a one-cent ($0.01, or 1%) sales tax?
Like many Kansas hospitals, Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital faces a number of financial challenges, and the sales tax revenue will help us stabilize operations and ensure we are able to continue providing care in the long term.
How much will this raise my taxes?
This special sales tax will add 1% to the cost of items purchased in the City of El Dorado.
Safeguarding Services in El Dorado
You are due for a cancer screening. Your sister is about to have a baby. Your 9-year-old has a high fever and a rash that came on suddenly. Your elderly mother is recovering from hip replacement surgery after a nasty fall. Your uncle needs cardiac rehab after a bypass surgery. Where do you go?
If you’re in El Dorado, you probably turn to Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital (SBAMH), a locally run facility with a full suite of services staffed by caring, dedicated experts.
Hear From Our Community
On several occasions, I have been treated in the SBA Emergency Room. My children have also been treated there on occasion. We have never had to wait more than 30 or 45 minutes. The staff is caring and thorough.
Dee Marshall, Patient