October Membership Lunch

Please join us for the LAST Membership Lunch of 2026!

Sponsor: Nex-Tech
Speaker: Eddie Herrman - HaysMed President/CEO, and Dr. Peterson - General Surgeon
Program: HaysMed Updates & Meet Dr. Peterson

Eddie Herrman, HaysMed President/CEO will provide updates regarding HaysMed and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas negotiations and additional hospital and community updates. Then meet Dr. Ragnar Peterson, HaysMed General Surgeon.

Dr. Peterson will speak about being one of the nation's leading experts in hernia and abdominal wall surgery and one of HaysMed's newest surgeons. Dr. Peterson brings more than 20 years of experience and has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures throughout his career. In addition to his clinical expertise, he is recognized for building innovative programs, including establishing Kansas' only Comprehensive Hernia and Abdominal Wall Center, which became a regional referral destination for patients from across Kansas and neighboring states. During the luncheon, Dr. Peterson will share his journey to HaysMed, his vision for surgical care in western Kansas, and how his experience and expertise will help expand access to advanced care close to home.

*Please note this lunch is NOT the last Friday of the month so as to not interfere with Halloween.

Open to all members and the public. RSVP's are due the Tuesday before so we can give our headcount to the venue.

Members: The cost is $15.00 per person (includes tax & gratuity), and you can pay with cash or check at the door or by credit card. You may also be invoiced for an additional $1 fee.

Non-Members: The cost is $18.00 per person (includes tax & gratuity), and you can pay with cash or check at the door or by credit card.

*Please note that cancellations made within 48 hours of the event will unfortunately be subject to charge as we are obligated to cover the costs associated with the number of RSVPs we submit.

You can register by clicking the "Find Tickets" button, or by using this link: https://members.hayschamber.com/events/59455#event-registration