The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated data on the Hospital Compare website and on data.medicare.gov to provide patients, families and all stakeholders with the information needed to compare the performance of hospitals where they seek...
KC Providence Show and Shine Car and Bike Show Oct. 7, 2023
Mark your calendars for the annual KC Providence Show and Shine Car and Bike Show Oct. 7, set for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; car show entry 9 a.m. on the Providence campus at 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. in Lot D3. The event is free for...
Providence launches on-line appointment scheduling
The Providence Emergency Department now offers technology called “GetCareNow,” which allows patients to reserve an appointment, via the Providence website, to be seen in the ER. Patients fill out a brief, secure form, and no username or password is required. The tool...
Providence names new Business Development/Marketing Manager
Bess Bonewits is the new Director of Business Development and Marketing for Providence Medical Center and Saint John Hospital. Bess will be leading strategic planning efforts, marketing plans and implementation, as well as building internal and external relationships....
Prioritizing Men’s Health: A Key to Well-being
In today's fast-paced world, where our hectic schedules often take priority, it's crucial to emphasize the significance of maintaining good health. In this article, we'll explore the importance of men's health and provide practical tips for a balanced and fulfilling...
Providence welcomes new Emergency Room leader
Providence is proud to introduce Wendy Miller, MSN, MHA, RN, as the new Emergency Services Director. Wendy has more than 28 years of nursing emergency and intensive care experience. Her most recent role has been to serve as an interim Nurse Manager/Director at several...
Minutes Matter … Providence Team Saves EMT Having a Heart Attack
Most of us in Kansas City were home watching our favorite hometown team, The Chiefs, during the playoffs back in January. But of course, at Providence, with 24/7 care occurring, our dedicated team in the Emergency Room and throughout the hospital were providing care...
Providence Names New Surgery Director
Jaimie Page, MSN, RN,CCRN-CSC, has been named Surgical Services director at Providence Medical Center. She comes to Providence from Research Medical Center, where she had been the Director of Surgical Services and previously the Perioperative and Post Anesthesia Care...
Hospitals Introduce New Risk Management Director
With more than 17 years of nursing experience with progressive leadership roles, Barbara Grotting, RN, MSN, CPHQ, CPPS, has been named Director of Risk Management and Patient Safety for Providence Medical Center and Saint John Hospital. Her past clinical focus has...
Providence Therapist Helps With Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Elizabeth McGehee, PT, DPT, OCS, has joined the Rehabilitation Staff at Providence Medical Center. She has specialized training in helping women with pelvic health and pelvic floor dysfunction. Elizabeth graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2015 with a...
Palliative Care Services Offered to Providence patients
Palliative care services are now available to patients at Providence Medical Center. Palliative care is a medical specialty in which professionals provide interdisciplinary care focused on helping patients with chronic and/or terminal illness to improve their quality...
Providence Names New Chief Nursing Officer
Providence Medical Center has named Julianna Rieschick, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, as Chief Nursing Officer for the hospital. Julianna brings 20 years of leadership experience in nursing and healthcare to her new role. Julianna comes to Providence from Via Christi Hospitals...