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Employee Thankful for Care Her Husband Received at Providence
When something doesn’t feel quite right, you go with your gut feeling. And that is exactly what Marshun Spears did when her husband, Videll, recently woke up at 1 a.m. telling her he didn’t feel good and had chest pain. Living four minutes from...
Providence Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a patient safety ratings organization. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country...
Providence no longer to offer Labor and Delivery Services
Providence Medical Center Board of Directors, we are deeply saddened to announce that due to the steady decline in Labor and Delivery patients over the last ten years, Providence Medical Center will no longer be able to offer Labor and Delivery...
Healthgrades Names Providence a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient
Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced that it has been recognized as a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This achievement...
Patient Praises KCKFD/EMS and Providence for Saving His Life
You never know what life has in store for you. For 49-year-old Trent Katzenberger, suffering a cardiac arrest while he was at work in western Wyandotte County was unexpected. Trent started feeling dizzy and then passed out at his work, Camping...
Providence Ranks Among Top 3 in Kansas for Orthopedic Surgery
Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, recently announced that it ranks #3 in Kansas for Orthopedic Surgery, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor....
Providence Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Providence Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Providence was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in December based on rigorous...
Streamlining Your Emergency Room Experience: Introducing GetCareNow
At Providence Medical Center, we offer GetCareNow, a simple online tool that lets you reserve your spot in the ER for non-life-threatening issues ahead of time. Here’s how it works and how it can help you. Please remember, in a life-threatening...
Providence Nationally Recognized by Healthgrades for Specialty Care
Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor....
New Regional Patient Access director named
Shellie Thalacker has been named as our new Regional Patient Access & Hospital Communications/PBX Director for Providence Medical Center and Saint John Hospital. She comes to Prime MOKAN from the Genesis Health System where she served as an...
Understanding Medicare Annual Wellness Visits: Your Guide to Cognitive Screening and Alzheimer’s Assessment
As we approach Alzheimer's Awareness Month in November, it's an opportunity to shine a light on the importance of early detection and awareness of Alzheimer's disease. Medicare annual wellness visits are a vital component of preventive healthcare,...
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...