The Kiowa District Hospital Board voted to extend an offer to a new mid-level staffer, a family nurse practitioner (FNP), at their September meeting last Thursday night.

KDH CEO Margaret Grismer said the board's action came after an executive session. She confirmed the board offered the FNP student a conditional letter of employment. The woman will graduate in late February. Upon successful passing of certification, she will be ready for employment in April. Grismer said more details will follow if the FNP accepts the offer.

Board President Brenna May called the meeting to order with the follo...