(KMZA)--After practicing family medicine in the Onaga community for 46 years, Dr. Tom Walsh retired at the end of 2021.  

Dr. Walsh and his wife, Marcia, moved to Onaga in 1975 to join his father’s practice. He would later become affiliated with what is now the Community HealthCare System of northeast Kansas. Marcia would rise to become the system’s chief operating officer.  

Dr. Walsh announced his plans to retire last March.  

Community HealthCare System will hold a retirement celebration for Dr. Walsh on Thursday afternoon, January 6, from 4 to 6 at Onaga Community Hospital and the public is invited to attend.  

Hors d’oeuvres and cake will be served and remarks made.

To protect the health of all, Dr. Walsh and his family request that only those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 attend. The usual COVID-19 screening procedures will be in place for all who attend.