HaysMed
HaysMed is proud to announce that Rodrigo Perez Gonzalez has been named the HaysMed Breath of Fresh Air: Respiratory Therapist of the Year, an honor presented during the hospital’s annual Respiratory Therapy Week Celebration.
This prestigious award recognizes Rodrigo’s outstanding contributions to patient care and his commitment to excellence in respiratory therapy. He was selected for his exemplary role in delivering high-quality care that improves patient outcomes and enhances the overall healthcare experience.
Rodrigo’s impact extends beyond clinical expertise. He is a dedicated educator, providing valuable guidance to patients, families, fellow Associates, and students. His ability to connect with others, combined with his positive attitude and compassionate bedside manner, makes him a standout member of the HaysMed team.
Respiratory therapists are essential healthcare professionals who help patients with breathing difficulties caused by conditions such as asthma, COPD, and pneumonia. They play a critical role in emergency and intensive care settings, managing ventilators, administering oxygen therapy, and supporting recovery through specialized treatments.
“Rodrigo exemplifies the heart of respiratory care,” said Edward Herrman, President and CEO of HaysMed. “On any given shift, a respiratory therapist may care for dozens of patients, making a profound impact on their health and well-being. We are proud to honor him with this well-deserved recognition.”
HaysMed congratulates Rodrigo Perez Gonzalez on this achievement and thanks him for his continued service to our patients and community.
About HaysMed
Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital providing the only tertiary-level services in the region. As the premier provider in western Kansas for specialized care, HaysMed offers a wide variety of specialty programs including cardiology, orthopedics, cancer, surgery (general,
minimally invasive and robotic), ENT, pulmonology, critical care and women’s services. HaysMed is a Level III Trauma Center and a certified Primary Stroke Center.
Other services include rehabilitation, hospice, neonatal, intensive care and diagnostic imaging, as well as a Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center and a Sleep and Neurodiagnostic Center. HaysMed is proud to be one of only 20 U.S. hospitals recognized by Vizient in 2023 as a Top Performer in the Complex Care Medical Center cohort. In 2024, HaysMed was named as one of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the country by the National Rural Health Association and earned the prestigious five-star designation in the 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Learn more at haysmed.com.