Building on a Culture of Giving
The establishment of the Philanthropy Department will transform patient care, allowing us to expand programs, purchase state-of-the art technologies and equipment, and save more lives.
Sep Oct 2022
Features
Building on a Culture of Giving
NKCH Names 2022-2023 Medical Staff President
North Kansas City Hospital has named Alexis Meredith, MD, medical staff president.
PT and Sports Medicine in Three Locations
Northland residents can receive physical, occupational and speech therapy services at our new Creekwood location.
Physician Relations Adds Liaison
North Kansas City Hospital welcomes Valinda Vandervelden to Physician Relations. She joins Colleen Bardone as a physician liaison.
Honors and Awards
North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health received recognitions from U.S. News & World Report, the American Heart Association and the Commission on Cancer.
Welcome New Physicians
NKCH welcomes 21 new physicians.
Physician Appreciation
In May, June, July and August, four North Kansas City Hospital physicians presented virtual Lunch & Learns for the community.
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Honors and Awards
Several organizations and publications have honored NKCH and MH.
Provider Appreciation
Thank you to John Eggers, MD, PhD, who participated in a recent Lunch and Learn.
Welcome New Providers
NKCH and MH welcome 26 new providers.
Law Allows Outpatient PT Services Without Referral
PTs must have five years of experience or be a doctor of physical therapy. PTs at NKCH and MH’s three PT and Sports Medicine locations meet this requirement.
Infusion Clinic Opens at MH Gashland
The clinic provides specialized therapy for asthma, dehydration, hyperlipidemia, migraines and osteoporosis.
Neurosurgeon Joins Meritas Health
Rohit Kesarwani, MD, provides all aspects of neurosurgical care, including for brain, spinal and peripheral nerve diseases, injuries and tumors.
New Provider Connections Name Reflects Scope of Care
Just as our providers span several specialties and roles, it’s important our publication not only reflects our audience in reporting, but also in name.