News
Read about the latest news and happenings in our Philanthropy department.
Junior League of Kansas City, MO Funds Safe Sleep Books
(April 3, 2024) Maternal Child Health received a grant from the Junior League of Kansas City, MO that helped start a safe sleep book program, which provides a copy of Sleep Baby Safe and Snug to all babies born in our hospital. Watch Now >
The Patterson Family Foundation Grant Funds Rural Medicine
(July 27, 2023) NKCH and HCCH received a $769,000 grant from The Patterson Family Foundation. The gift will fund a two-year telehealth pilot program for NKCH to provide critical healthcare resources in rural northwest Missouri. Read More >
Extraordinary Care Leads to $3 Million Gift to NKCH
(Nov. 2, 2022) NKCH received a $3 million legacy gift from the estate of Nancy Ruth Botham of Liberty, MO. She made the gift in honor of the physicians, nurses and staff who cared for her through the years. Read More >
Building a Culture of Giving
(Sept. 9, 2022) Sixty-four years ago, the idea for a community hospital began with a grassroots effort and a two-day chili event that raised $1,000. As we look to the future, we are excited to spark that community spirit once again. Read More >
NKCH Welcomes New Chief Development Officer
(May 3, 2022) North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health welcomes Courtney Johanning to the newly created position of chief development officer. Johanning brings 12 years of hospital fund development experience. Read More >