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Cancer Program
North Kansas City Hospital's cancer program is nationally recognized and accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons (COC). Patients who receive care in a COC program are ensured access to quality care close to home; comprehensive care offering state-of-the-art services and equipment; a multi-specialty team approach to coordinate the best treatment options; information about cancer clinical trials; education and support; lifelong patient follow-up through a cancer registry; and ongoing monitoring and improvement of care.

To receive COC accreditation, facilities undergo a rigorous evaluation process and performance review with an on-site review every three years to maintain approval.

Wound Healing Center
North Kansas City Hospital's Wound Healing Center is one of only 14 facilities in the country with accreditation by the Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc., the recognized authority in the field of hyperbaric medicine.

"We are pleased to receive this recognition as it means our physician, nursing and technological skills are among the best in the country, which means the best care for our patients," says Karl Stark, MD, medical director of the Wound Healing Center.

Partnerships
Partnering to improve community health care services is the goal for North Kansas City Hospital along with Heartland Health in St. Joseph, Mo. and Excelsior Springs Medical Center in Excelsior Springs, Mo.

As an example, North Kansas City Hospital and Heartland Health team up to present a puppet show to area school children that promotes health care careers.

Nursing Schools
For students pursuing a nursing degree, clinical instruction and hands-on experience are invaluable. Our Hospital staff is dedicated to providing both at the Hospital through our nursing school affiliations.

North Kansas City Hospital is affiliated with these nursing schools: 

Colorado Technical University
Graceland University
Johnson County Community College
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley
Missouri Western State University
Northland Career Center
Park University
University of Central Missouri 
University of Kansas Medical Center School of Nursing
University of Missouri-Kansas City
William Jewell College

School of Clinical Laboratory Science
This 46-week clinical program allows students to complete their senior year of instruction at the Hospital. The program acquaints students with instruments, procedures and clinical experiences found in a hospital laboratory. Upon program completion, students are eligible to take any national registry examination to become registered CLS medical technologists.

The Hospital's School of Clinical Laboratory Science is affiliated with these colleges and universities: 
Fort Hays State University
Kansas State University
Missouri State University
Missouri Western State University
Northwest Missouri State University
Pittsburg State University
Southeast Missouri State University
University of Central Missouri 
University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)
University of St. Mary
William Jewell College