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NKCH Again Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals

August 1, 2023

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NKCH Again Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals

U.S. News & World Report has named North Kansas City Hospital one of its 2023-24 Best Hospitals. The publication ranked NKCH third among hospitals in the Kansas City area for a fifth consecutive year.

“The continued recognition of our organization is a reflection of the dedicated work of our doctors, nurses and staff,” said Stephen Reintjes Sr., MD, president and CEO of NKCH and Meritas Health. “That we also earned the highest ratings in nine different specialties shows their unwavering commitment to provide exceptional care and a superb patient experience. With these achievements, our patients know they can rely on us for effective therapies and treatments for a range of common, rare and serious conditions.”

NKCH was rated High Performing in these adult procedures and conditions:

  1. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  2. Colon cancer surgery
  3. Diabetes
  4. Heart attack
  5. Heart failure
  6. Knee replacement
  7. Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma
  8. Stroke
  9. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement

U.S. News has recognized NKCH numerous times in its Best Hospitals rankings. The health system’s heart failure program has been rated High Performing for seven consecutive years. Knee replacement and colon cancer surgery have received top honors for six and five years in a row, respectively.

Only 12% of more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated earned a Best Hospitals ranking. Honorees must demonstrate excellence in several areas, including clinical outcomes, nursing care and patient experience.

About North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health

For more than 65 years, North Kansas City Hospital has been the Northland's preferred healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch.

NKCH is an acute care facility with 451 licensed beds and 550 physicians representing 49 medical specialties. From our award-winning cardiovascular and orthopedic programs to our cancer, emergency, neuroscience, spine, women’s and other services, we provide a lifetime of care.

Through our Meritas Health subsidiary, NKCH offers the largest network of physician practices in the Northland, with more than 280 primary and specialty care doctors and advanced practice providers in 35 convenient locations, including an express care clinic in the 64th Street Hy-Vee store.

Our accreditations demonstrate our commitment to providing quality healthcare, including:

Our oncology partnership with The University of Kansas Cancer Center provides patients with access to clinical trials and state-of-the-art radiation therapy.

Our mission, vision and values reflect a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our employees, the Northland community and beyond. U.S. News & World Report ranked NKCH High Performing in nine procedures and conditions and named NKCH a Best Regional Hospital. Forbes honored NKCH as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, ranking NKCH the top midsize hospital and health system in the Kansas City area and No. 148 midsize company in the nation.

Each year NKCH serves more than 24,000 people through its dynamic Community Health & Wellness programs.