HCA Midwest Health System

HCA Midwest Health System Names Vice Presidents at Three Hospitals

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:18:49 EDT

Healthcare marketing and business executives join leadership teams at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center and Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Kansas City’s Prestigious 2012 Super Doctors®

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:08:08 EST

Midwest Physicians, part of HCA Midwest Health System, today announced that 48 physicians from its practices were selected by colleagues for inclusion in KC Magazine’s Super Doctor® list.

Cardiologist Warns Women of Deadly Heart Disease

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:34:48 EST

In honor of Heart Month, Dr. Elizabeth Dang, Cardiologist with Midwest Cardiology Associates (part of the HCA Midwest Health System) discusses heart disease in women with Fox4 News.

HCA Midwest Health System Announces Nurses of the Year

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:19:23 EST

April Waibel, RN, and Amy Haun, RN, receive top honors for excellence in patient care.

Midwest Breast Care Announces Online Registration for Mammograms

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:11:34 EST

Kansas City area women can now streamline their yearly screening mammogram appointment by scheduling it online with HCA Midwest hospitals.

The Importance of Getting Screened for Breast Cancer

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:08:34 EST

In Utah, KUTV Reporter’s On-Camera Mammogram Results in Cancer Diagnosis. Watch video.

HCA Physician Advises Flu Shots

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:56 EST

Medical experts, including Darryl K. Nelson, M.D. and chief medical officer of HCA Midwest Health System, say that while the flu can be dangerous, it usually can be prevented with a simple flu shot. (Reprinted courtesy of KC Nursing News)

Dr. Darryl Nelson, CMO, Discusses Benefits of Flu Shots

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:39:24 EST

The chief medical officer for HCA Midwest Health System recently discussed flu shots with NBC Action News. See video.

Gearing Up for Flu Season in Kansas City

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:16:29 EST

Chief Medical Officer of HCA Midwest Health System recommends simple flu shot to help prevent this contagious virus.

Two Veteran HCA Leaders Get New Responsibilities

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:23:55 EDT

Division Merger Creates Greater Efficiency, Multi-Market Operating Unit

Missouri Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:39:41 EDT

Julie K. Wood, MD, FAAFP, a family physician in Kansas City, Mo., has been elected to the board of directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Four HCA Midwest Health System Hospitals Earn National Quality Recognition

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:47:34 EDT

Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Research Belton Hospital, and Lafayette Regional Health Center are the only Kansas or Missouri hospitals in the Kansas City area to earn this recognition from The Joint Commission.

Midwest Breast Care Encourages Women to Schedule Their Mammogram Today

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:57:18 EDT

Midwest Breast Care, a service of HCA Midwest Health System—the largest healthcare network in Kansas City—is marking the 26th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by emphasizing the importance of early detection through its “No Excuses. Get Screened.” campaign.

Four HCA Midwest Health System Hospital Breast Centers Approved by the NAPBC

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:36:13 EDT

Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Research Medical Center recognized for their commitment to comprehensive, quality breast care.

Missouri’s Time Critical Diagnosis System

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:56:40 EDT

The State of Missouri is proud to be the first state in the nation to enact legislation intended to improve the delivery of health care.

Midwest Neonatal Transport Team Marks 500th Transfer

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:47:10 EDT

As seconds tick by, a specialized team for HCA Midwest Health System transports precious cargo around the clock to receive the best care possible.

Hospital Employee Relief Operation

Thu, 26 May 2011 10:50:50 EDT

Help Missouri hospital employees recover from disaster.

Just for Her Expo Coming June 3-4, 2011

Thu, 12 May 2011 15:52:39 EDT

This annual event will include over 250 booths of shopping, beauty & wellness, health, fitness, services, and more. The 2011 event will also expand to include the largest Kansas City women’s health and wellness expo, sponsored by Midwest Women’s Care.

HCA Named To Ethisphere’S 2011 “World’S Most Ethical Companies”

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:56:50 EDT

Hospital Corporation of America (NYSE:HCA), which has 164 hospitals and 106 ambulatory surgery centers in 20 states and London, England, has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2011 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Loren Meyer, MD, Joins Midwest Physicians Medical Group

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:29:33 EST

Dr. Meyer named as Physician Executive for Kansas City’s largest physicians group.

Darryl Nelson, MD, Named as HCA Midwest Health System Chief Medical Officer

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:32:02 EST

A homegrown physician, Nelson will focus on the continued delivery of quality and service at Kansas City’s largest healthcare network and private-sector employer.

KC’s Prestigious 2011 Super Doctors® Listing Includes 38 Doctors from HCA Midwest Health System

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:37:37 EST

Midwest Physicians, part of HCA Midwest Health System, today announced that 38 physicians from its practices were selected by colleagues for inclusion in KC Magazine’s 2011 Super Doctor® list.

HCA Midwest Health System reaffirms commitment to Southeast Kansas

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:27:00 EDT

HCA Midwest Health System and Allen County Hospital today reinforced their commitment to healthcare in southeast Kansas following on Allen County’s successful vote for a tax increase to help fund a new hospital building.

Funding Approved for $39.1 Million Expansion and Renovation of Research Belton Hospital

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:08:03 EDT

Today HCA Midwest Health System announced that funding has been approved for a $39.1 million expansion and renovation of Research Belton Hospital.

Spinning Wheels

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:12:13 EDT

Suzanne Schultz, chief medical physicist in Research Medical Center’s Radiation Oncology department is featured in September's HERLIFE magazine.

Midwest Cancer Care Sponsors Major Oncology Symposium

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:38:03 EDT

To help oncology medical professionals stay abreast of emerging trends and cancer care, Midwest Cancer Care is sponsoring its 2010 Oncology Symposium on Sept. 24, 2010.

HCA Midwest Health System Partners with the March of Dimes Greater Kansas Chapter

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:31:02 EDT

HCA Midwest commits 225,000 over three years to help raise awareness of and decrease premature birth.

HCA Midwest Health System recognized in US News & World Report for quality care

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:50:07 EDT

Menorah Medical Center and Research Medical Center, part of HCA Midwest Health System, have been recognized for achievement in using evidence-based guidelines to provide the best possible care to patients.

Sarah Bloom Joins HCA Midwest Health System as Chief Information Officer

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:46:24 EST

HCA Midwest Health System announces Sarah Bloom has joined the health system as chief information officer.

HCA Midwest Health System Launches iTriage Revolutionary Software Application

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:59:29 EDT

Call it power to the people, a lifeline or one giant step forward for personal, proactive healthcare today as HCA Midwest Health System, Kansas City’s largest healthcare network, launches the revolutionary iTriage application for smartphones.