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KC measles case prompts doctors to urge vaccination checks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A confirmed measles case in Kansas City, Missouri, is prompting local doctors to urge residents to check their vaccination status. The virus is highly contagious for those without the preventative shot. Dr. Stephen Lauer, a pediatrician at the University of Kansas Health System, described the...
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New VA Clinic Breaks Ground in Excelsior Springs, Bringing Expanded Health Care to Area Veterans
Excelsior Springs, Mo. (April 18, 2025) – With shovels in hand and a vision for the future, officials from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, local leaders, and development partners broke ground Friday morning on a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) that will expand health care services to thousands of veterans in the region.
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Inside The New Pediatric Wing At Sam Rodgers
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Urban rivers like this one in Kansas City are polluted. But their fan groups are cleaning up
Damon Patterson grew up exploring the creeks of Kansas City, Missouri. “Everywhere that I lived growing up, there was always some kind of creek, either in the backyard or close by,” he said. “Those were kind of my playgrounds.”. A sense of discovery drew him to these waterways...
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Saint Luke’s Names New President Of Saint Luke’s Hospital Of Kansas City
Saint Luke’s recently announced Bobby-Olm Shipman has been named president of Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City. Olm-Shipman, who currently serves as president of Saint Luke’s South and East Region—which includes Saint Luke’s East Hospital, Saint Luke’s South Hospital, and Saint Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute—will succeed Jani Johnson, RN, MSN, who announced her retirement earlier this year after nearly 40 years of service with Saint Luke’s.
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Urban rivers like this one in Kansas City are polluted. But their fan groups are cleaning up
Damon Patterson grew up exploring the creeks of Kansas City, Missouri. “Everywhere that I lived growing up, there was always some kind of creek, either in the backyard or close by,” he said. “Those were kind of my playgrounds.”. A sense of discovery drew him to these waterways...
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‘Shockingly unique’: Why St. Louis program for antepartum moms is getting national attention
ST. LOUIS — Kirsti Millar’s water broke when she was 23 weeks pregnant. Against all odds, her team of doctors at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City delayed the delivery of her son, Olson, for 11 weeks. But it required Millar to move into a hospital room until then.
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Kansas City officials monitor disease spread ahead of World Cup visitor arrival
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Jackson County Public Health officials say preparations to manage disease spread during the FIFA World Cup began years ago, with strategic communication and data collection at the center of their plan. More than 650,000 visitors are expected in the Kansas City region during the month-long event.
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New Wound Care Specialist Comes to Excelsior Springs Hospital
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — For folks who’ve been making the drive to the city for specialized wound treatment, there’s some good news closer to home. Excelsior Springs Hospital has added a new wound care specialist, Dr. Jon Mattson, bringing dedicated care for stubborn, slow-healing wounds right here in town.
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Kansas City officials monitor disease spread ahead of World Cup visitor arrival
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Jackson County Public Health officials say preparations to manage disease spread during the FIFA World Cup began years ago, with strategic communication and data collection at the center of their plan. More than 650,000 visitors are expected in the Kansas City region during the month-long event.
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Healing House KC Celebrates Expanded Services with New Facility
The celebration for Healing House KC’s new Family Enrichment Center (4600 St. John Avenue), spilled out into the street on Friday, Feb. 13 as wellwishers, staff and government officials gathered at the entrance for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. In addition to celebrating new offices and a welcoming space to expand...
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Husband-and-wife doctor duo open KC practice, choosing local care over consolidation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It’s not uncommon for people to feel rushed at a doctor’s office, or for them to feel as if they don’t have a relationship with their primary care physician. A couple of Kansas City physicians are working to change that. Dr. Nora...
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Fresenius Kidney Care Clinic in Richmond Closing in March
RICHMOND, Mo - Earlier this month patients at the Fresenius Kidney Care-Letholt Clinic in Richmond learned that the facility will be permanently closing on March 13th. In a letter to patients Fresenius indicated measures to ensure further care for patients including arrangements at other nearby dialysis centers and open communication with their Continuity of Care team.
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Healthcare Without Walls: Rachel Melson’s Mission to Restore Dignity
On a cold morning in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast neighborhood, a massive RV equipped with medical machinery sits beside the Hope Faith Homeless Assistance Campus. Inside, nurses treat patients like Keith Hardin, a 67-year-old who has been without a home since November 2023. He’s dealing with high blood pressure and chest pains that feel like a heart attack. He’s watched three unhoused people die—one from a heart attack just down the street.
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Professional Imaging is Expanding
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Centerpoint Medical Center Names Robyn Miller as Chief Nursing Officer
Centerpoint Medical Center announced it has appointed Robyn Miller as chief nursing officer. Miller brings over 20 years of healthcare experience and 13 years within the HCA Midwest Health system to his new role. She most recently served as chief nursing officer at Belton Regional Medical Center, where she helped reduce nursing turnover during her tenure.