Merl Page, Chair, Board of Trustees, Wamego Health Center, Wamego
Merl Page is a steadfast advocate and visionary leader whose work has profoundly shaped health care in Wamego and beyond. As Chair of the Wamego Hospital Association Board and a former City Manager, Page has been instrumental in strengthening the joint venture between Ascension Via Christi and the City of Wamego. His leadership has driven key improvements, including new service lines, a major increase in patient satisfaction, and a significant drop in staff turnover. A strong voice for rural health care, Page brings insight from his active participation in state-level hospital associations and now serves as a Pottawatomie County Commissioner. Widely respected across the community, Page fosters partnerships with business leaders, educators, and policymakers to ensure accessible, high-quality, and future-ready health care. His advocacy, strategic guidance, and relentless commitment have made a lasting impact on the health and vitality of the region.