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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Director of Physician Services announced
Mark Davis has been named Director of Physician Services – Prime Healthcare Kansas Market for Providence and Saint John. With more than 25 years of healthcare administrative management and operational experience, he now has Administrative oversight...
New Regional Director of Patient Experience Named
Danielle “Danie” Turpin, CPXP, is the new MOKAN Regional Patient Experience director. The region includes Providence Medical Center, Saint John Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Mary's Medical Center. Danie is leading experience...
Providence Provides Expert Care Close to Home as Primary Stroke Center
When someone is having a stroke, time is tissue. According to the Providence Stroke/Stemi Coordinator, Ann Beck, BSN, RN. Getting to the closest Stroke Center or Stroke Ready facility can make an immense difference with stroke recovery and quality...
Providence Nationally Recognized by Healthgrades
Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced that it is nationally recognized in multiple service lines, receiving 18 awards with eight Five-Star ratings, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading online...