Third annual "We Show Up For Our Communities Week" results in significant community impact

Overland Park, Kan. — HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City's largest healthcare provider, hosted its third annual colleague volunteer initiative, “We Show Up for Our Communities Week,” in mid-to-late April, which positively impacted the lives of community residents and visitors.

The initiative continues to grow year after year, with the 2025 event involving more than 900 physicians, colleagues and nursing students donating 1,252 service hours supporting 26 local organizations. In 2024, nearly 300 HCA Midwest Health colleagues volunteered 525 hours.

"At HCA Midwest Health, our mission and commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care extends well beyond the walls of our facilities," said Keith Zimmerman, President of HCA Midwest Health. "As a trusted healthcare leader in this region, we embrace our broader responsibility to uplift and support the communities we serve. 'We Show Up for Our Communities Week' reflects one of the many meaningful ways we invest in health equity and education. Collaborating with local partners who share our passion for making a difference amplifies our collective impact and strengthens our ability to build a healthier future for all."

In total, HCA Midwest Health's 2025 "We Show Up for Our Communities Week" volunteer service hours impact included:

• Over 15,000 bags were folded to support Stamp Out Hunger, the largest one-day food drive nationwide, in partnership with the National Letter Carriers Association and Harvesters – The Community Food Network.
• 800 pounds of food collected for Harvesters.
• More than 7,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were made for Just a Sandwich, which was shared with 14 community organizations to address food insecurity.
• More than 100 local Girl Scouts and caregivers attended the second annual Mental Health and Wellness Expo, which allowed scouts to earn patches while learning the importance of mental health and provided caregivers a chance to learn about available resources to address youth mental health.
• 65+ meals were prepared for the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
• Over 1,500 personal hygiene, clothing and pet supplies were collected across the division through a partnership with the Women’s Colleague Network, benefitting Hope Haven of Cass County.

“HCA Midwest Health showed up for Harvesters in a big way this April — donating hundreds of pounds of food, folding thousands of bags for Stamp Out Hunger — the largest national one-day food drive and volunteering 44 hours in our warehouse to help sort and pack food for our neighbors,” said Kristen Fairbanks, Community Engagement Manager, Harvesters. “Their partnership is a shining example of how working together can create real, lasting impact. These efforts go beyond just meals — they remind us that we’re stronger when we support one another and that community is built through compassion, generosity, and action.”