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Upcoming Events

Chip In For Charity Open

20th Annual Chip In For CharityThe Hospital's 20th annual Chip In For Charity Open is Saturday, Sept. 15, at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville. This year's tournament will benefit Cornerstones of Care, MetroCare KC and Northland Childhood Hunger Initiative. Proceeds from the tournament will be divided equally between the three recipients. Since the tournament started in 1993, over $2 million has been given to over 20 Northland charities.


Bariatric Center

North Kansas City Hospital is excited to announce our new full-service Bariatric Center, the only surgical weight loss option in the Northland. Our program, with a full range of services in one location, is designed to help people lose weight, and change their lives, for life-long success.

Senior Lunch & Learn

Seniors are invited to hear Wendy Weimer, DDD, as she talks about how your dental hygiene affects your overall health on Friday, May 18. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and Dr. Weimer will speak from noon to 1 p.m. Blood pressure screenings are available. To register, call 816-691-1688. Cost is $3 per person.

News & Media

One of the Nation's Best

The Hospital's Emergency Department was recognized by HealthGrades® in the top 5% of emergency providers in the entire country. HealthGrades® helps consumers decide on a physician or hospital.

 

Hospital Receives Cycle III Accreditation

Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCIAfter an extensive on-site survey, the Society of Chest Pain Centers has granted North Kansas City Hospital the prestigious Cycle 3 accreditation as an approved Chest Pain Center. Of the 3000+ chest pain facilities in the U.S., only 800 are approved Chest Pain Centers. North Kansas City Hospital remains the only Northland hospital with these honors.



Recent Media Activity

Personal trainer Jill Wyman, Outreach, spoke with a reporter for the Northland zone edition of The KC Star about whether warmer weather gets people more interested in registering and participating in exercise classes. Jill says we have noticed an increase in enrollment.

Psychiatrist Todd Hill, DO, was interviewed by Kim Burns with Fox 4 about post-traumatic stress disorder.

Magnet Program Director Shannon Tucker was interviewed by a writer with Nursing News about the Hospital’s Daisy award program. Also featured was a previous Daisy award recipient.

Food Service Manager Nancy Herring spoke with a Kansas City Star reporter about the Hospital’s new Room Service program. A patient also was photographed receiving a tray. Read article.

Jerry Husman, vice president -Facilities, Stephanie Droppelmann, Emergency Department Manager and Christine Snedden, Director – Acute Rehab, were interviewed by a writer from KC Business magazine regarding the remodeling in the Emergency Department and Acute Rehab.

Health & Wellness

May Observations

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States, affecting one in five adults and nearly 300,000 children. Arthritis Awareness Month, celebrated in May, is dedicated to increasing awareness of this serious disease and what can be done to prevent and control it.

What Is Arthritis?

Arthritis is joint inflammation which causes pain, swelling, and stiffness and limits movement. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. With the right treatment for arthritis, you don’t have to give up your favorite activities. Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatments.