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Family Guidance Center to host Missouri DHSS
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Family Guidance Center for Behavioral Healthcare will host the Missouri Department of Social Services' Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) Care Roadshow. The stop will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, at the Family Guidance Center's Community Room, located at...
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‘I got a lot of heroes’: Stroke patient reunites with EMS crew at KC hospital
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Matthew White said he has a lot of heroes, and they saved his life on March 15, 2026, when a normal morning to get coffee turned into a stroke emergency. Research Medical Center hosted its “Great Save” event Thursday during EMS Week, reuniting four patients...
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St. Luke's trauma patients reunite with care teams who saved their lives
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Children’s Mercy expands cell and gene therapy program with help of AI
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Children’s Mercy is expanding its cell and gene therapy program with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). Children’s Mercy said it will be collaborating with Basepath Health, an AI-native operating platform for advanced therapies. Children’s Mercy said the expansion will increase its capacity and accelerate the pace at which patients can receive these highly specialized treatments — with a goal of outpacing many providers across the Midwest and the nation.
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KC Spotlight | Award-Winning Senior Star Wexford Place Shines
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Choosing senior living is not just about floor plans or services. It’s about finding a place that feels right. With ore than 30,000 communities nationwide, Senior Star at Wexford Place stands out with its recent awards. Senior Star at Wexford Place received national recognitions...
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Centerpoint Medical Center Hires John Tyler as COO
Independence-based hospital Centerpoint Medical Center announced it has hired John Tyler as chief operating officer. Tyler began his new role at Centerpoint effective March 30, according to a release shared with Ingram’s. Additionally, this new appointment marks a return to the Kansas City region for the Lee’s Summit native.
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Mosaic Life Care in Maryville opens new Women's Health Clinic
Mosaic Life Care in Maryville hit a major milestone celebrating the opening of the new women's health clinic, enhancing access to comprehensive care for women in the region. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Monday, marking the completion of the new clinic, reaffirming Mosaic’s commitment to strengthening local health care. Community leaders, caregivers, partners and guests gathered to celebrate the new space, but also a significant investment in women’s health services across the region. The clinic will provide a full spectrum of care, including preventive services, obstetrics, gynecology and wellness programs tailored to support women throughout their lives.
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Women’s health clinic at Mosaic Medical Center celebrates opening
MARYVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) -- Mosaic Medical Center celebrated the opening of its newly completed women’s health clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday. The ceremony kicked off at 11:30 a.m. in Maryville, Missouri. The new space is designed to expand and enhance access to comprehensive care for women throughout the...
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Mosaic Life Care celebrates health professionals at annual Provider Gala
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Mosaic Life Care gathered to celebrate physicians and advanced practice providers at its annual Mosaic Life Care Provider Gala on Saturday, May 2. Mosaic awarded six providers whose compassion, integrity, leadership and commitment to excellence made a lasting impact on patients, caregivers and the community.
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Amy Patel: Radiologists Can Make an Immense Difference for Patients at the State and Federal Level
Amy Patel, Medical Director of The Breast Care Center at Liberty Hospital and Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, shared a post on X:. “It was a pleasure moderating the advocacy session at The American College of Radiology Annual Meeting on ‘Advocacy in Action: Navigating Legislative and Policy Changes in Radiology’.
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KU Medical Center faculty say closing pediatric ICU creates ‘serious and preventable risks’
The University of Kansas Health System quietly said last month that it will close its pediatric intensive care unit sometime in the future. That plan came as a surprise to many KU Medical Center faculty, who say they have deep concerns about closing the unit, or PICU. KU said it...
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Fairfax first graders visit hospital
Community Hospital-Fairfax in Fairfax, Missouri, welcomed its first group of first graders Wednesday, April 29, 2026, for the hospital’s annual Mary Combs Memorial Pediatric Orientation. This small but mighty group from Fairfax Elementary was excited to learn about the hospital, healthcare careers, and what it’s like being a patient at CH-F. Pictured touring one of the hospital’s patient rooms are, from left to right, Memo Chavez, Harper Smith, Wesley Long, and Aubree Simmons. (Community Hospital-Fairfax and Family Medicine Clinics Facebook photo)
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Children's Mercy plans to build a $1 billion tower for its downtown Kansas City campus
More kids in the Kansas City region will be able to access services at Children's Mercy under a plan announced Wednesday to build a new tower for acute patient care. The tower will allow the hospital to expand the emergency department, as well as relocate the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. It will also hold a surgical center with what leadership dubbed "future-ready technology" like robotics, ready to offer state-of-the-art care.
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How to Become a Paid Family Caregiver in Kansas City
In Kansas City, family members can become paid caregivers through Medicaid waivers like the Frail Elderly (FE) program under KanCare. This process involves meeting Medicaid eligibility, applying for HCBS waivers, passing background checks, and partnering with a Fiscal Management Services (FMS) agency. For assistance, contact the Kansas City office at 406 W 34th St, Suite 711, Kansas City, MO 64111 or call 816-777-2922.
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Children’s Mercy plans to build a $1 billion tower for its downtown Kansas City campus
More kids in the Kansas City region will be able to access services at Children’s Mercy under a plan announced Wednesday to build a new tower for acute patient care. The tower will allow the hospital to expand the emergency department, as well as relocate the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. It will also hold a surgical center with what leadership dubbed “future-ready technology” like robotics, ready to offer state-of-the-art care.