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Jan Feb 2023

Extraordinary Care Leads to $3 Million Gift to NKCH

Extraordinary Care Leads to $3 Million Gift to NKCH

North Kansas City Hospital has received a $3 million legacy gift from the estate of Nancy Ruth Botham of Liberty, MO.

Cath Lab Renovation Boosts Access to Lifesaving Procedures

Cath Lab Renovation Boosts Access to Lifesaving Procedures

North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health completed a $12 million Cardiac Catheterization Lab renovation, giving interventional cardiologists the ability to treat more patients more efficiently and with reduced radiation exposure.

Meritas Health Launches MA Academy With Park University

Meritas Health Launches MA Academy With Park University

Meritas Health and Park University teamed up to develop a unique educational training program to attract and retain medical assistants to MH practices.

Your Vote Counts

Your Vote Counts

Share your opinion about NKCH’s and MH's expert treatment of complex medical conditions by casting your vote in the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals survey.

Honors and Awards

Honors and Awards

Several organizations and publications have honored North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health, as well as its physicians.

Welcome New Physicians

Welcome New Physicians

NKCH and MH welcomes 14 new physicians.

Physician Retirements

Physician Retirements

Announcements of North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health physician retirements are published twice a year in Physician Connections.

Physician Appreciation

Physician Appreciation

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.