--- title: "A full Drupal 11 overhaul that gave Kingman Regional Medical Center a platform their team can run" description: "A Drupal 11 platform Kingman Regional can run. An upgrade and redesign that put editors back in control via Canvas." url: https://www.specbee.com/work/kingman type: "Case Study" published: 2026-07-16 updated: 2026-09-17 --- # A full Drupal 11 overhaul that gave Kingman Regional Medical Center a platform their team can run The security issues were the most urgent problem. A healthcare platform running on outdated software with known vulnerabilities is an organizational risk. Specbee addressed those first, then moved to the broader rebuild. The engagement included consultation and ongoing support beyond the initial build, so KRMC has a partner for the next challenge instead of starting a vendor search again. A secure, redesigned Drupal 11 site is worth less if editors still file tickets to update a clinic's hours. Canvas made content management something the team could own. ## Editorial independence was the real deliverable. KRMC came to Specbee looking for a reliable Drupal partner. What started as a support engagement grew into a full site overhaul: a Drupal 11 upgrade, a complete redesign, and a smarter content editing setup their team could use effectively. Kingman Regional Medical Center is the only remaining non-profit hospital in Mohave County, Arizona. Their site had security gaps, a dated design, and an editing setup that made routine updates harder than they needed to be. - Security gaps left the platform exposed, a real risk for a healthcare organization with patient-facing systems - The visual design had aged and no longer reflected KRMC's standard of care or its place in the community - Content editors worked around the platform instead of with it, which slowed routine updates - The Drupal 10 site had fallen behind on updates and security - The platform needed to be fully accessible for the community KRMC serves ## A hospital site that cost its team more time than it saved ![Kingman](https://www.specbee.com/sites/default/files/2026-09/kingman-fav.svg) Kingman Regional Medical Center An upgrade and redesign that put editors back in control via Canvas. ## A Drupal 11 platform Kingman Regional can run ![kingman regional medical center teaser](https://www.specbee.com/sites/default/files/2026-09/kingman-teaser.png) [Visit Website](https://www.azkrmc.com/) ![Kingman-banner.png](https://www.specbee.com/sites/default/files/migrated/Kingman-banner.png) ## Cleared ### Security debt Known vulnerabilities remediated. Platform brought to Drupal 11. ## Live ### Canvas integration Content team builds and updates pages without developer tickets. ## Strong ### Accessibility scores Site scored well on accessibility and technical best practices. ## Ongoing ### Support in place Specbee continues as KRMC's Drupal partner post-launch. ## A hospital platform KRMC's team can control Security cleared, editorial independence achieved, ADA compliance improved. Remediated and current Self-serve via Canvas Strong accessibility and best-practices scores Full redesign delivered Drupal 10 (outdated) The team started with a full security audit and upgrade path assessment. The Drupal 10 to 11 upgrade addressed standing vulnerabilities and brought the platform current. Manual and automated QA testing validated stability throughout. - Full security audit and vulnerability remediation - Drupal 10 to Drupal 11 upgrade - Manual and automated QA testing - Ongoing consultation to prevent security debt returning ![kingman-drupal-10-to-11-upgrade.png](https://www.specbee.com/sites/default/files/migrated/kingman-drupal-10-to-11-upgrade.png) ### Drupal 10 to 11 upgrade with security remediation The redesign started with what patients actually need from a hospital website: clear navigation to services, fast access to contact information, and a visual presentation that communicates trust. The new design addresses all three. - Complete UI/UX redesign - Collaborative design sessions with client sign-off - Visual design aligned to KRMC's brand and community - Accessibility handled as a core requirement ![kingman-full-site-redesign.png](https://www.specbee.com/sites/default/files/migrated/kingman-full-site-redesign.png) ### Full site redesign aligned to KRMC's care mission Content editors can now build and update pages without developer involvement. For a healthcare team managing constant content updates, schedule changes, and service announcements, that independence changes the day-to-day completely. - Canvas integration for drag-and-drop page building - Editors update healthcare content without fighting the CMS - Reduced developer dependency for routine updates ![kingman-canvas-integrtion.png](https://www.specbee.com/sites/default/files/migrated/kingman-canvas-integrtion.png) ### Canvas integration for editorial independence Accessibility was a core requirement across the redesign, given that KRMC's platform needs to work for everyone in their community. The redesigned site scored well on accessibility and technical best practices. - Accessibility and ADA compliance improvements across the site - Accessibility handled throughout the redesign - Strong accessibility and best-practices scores at launch ![kingman-accessibility-built-redesign.png](https://www.specbee.com/sites/default/files/migrated/kingman-accessibility-built-redesign.png) ### Accessibility built into the redesign The engagement continued past launch. Specbee stays on as KRMC's Drupal partner, providing consultation and maintenance, with a new careers and recruiting section planned as the next project. - Ongoing consultation and maintenance - Feature development as needs evolve, starting with a careers and recruiting section ![kingman-ongoing-support.png](https://www.specbee.com/sites/default/files/migrated/kingman-ongoing-support.png) ### Ongoing support and partnership ### Building a secure, redesigned, and editor-ready platform Full platform upgrade Editorial independence achieved Strong Accessibility scores Site redesign delivered - [Dr. Reddy’s 72-Site Enterprise Multisite: Launches, Support & Upgrades](https://www.specbee.com/work/dr-reddys-laboratories) - [HCG’s Platform Consolidation: 2 Sites, 25+ Hospitals, 1 AI Search](https://www.specbee.com/work/hcg-hospitals) - [Flat HTML mockups, rebuilt into a reusable Drupal component system for INX International](https://www.specbee.com/work/inx-international)