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Hospitals Celebrate 10 Years with Prime Healthcare
More than $60 million invested in the hospitals to benefit patients and the community Providence Medical Center and Saint John Hospital are marking a significant 10-year milestone as members of Prime Healthcare, an award-winning national health...
Providence receives CMS Five-Star Rating
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...