State Long Term Care Ombudsman Barbara Hickert recently let us know that the Office has hired two Regional Ombudsmen in the past few months.
Keri Duree is in Central Kansas, officing in the South Hutchinson office. Keri started on August 1. She is a native Kansan and currently lives in McPherson. Keri has a Bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University. She can be reached at 620-728-0190 or by email.
John Herr is in South West Kansas, officing in the Dodge City office. John started on October 1. He is from Pennsylvania and currently lives in Dodge City. John has a Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University. He can be reached at 620-225-2439 or by email.
Barbara also wanted us to remind members that transfer and discharge notices should be sent to State Long Term Care Ombudsman Topeka office by fax (785-296-3916) or email.