COVID-19 updates

Gallbladder Removal Can Improve Quality of Life

If you are experiencing this pain in the upper right part of your abdomen, see your primary care provider. Their tests can determine if you have stones in your gallbladder or biliary dyskinesia, a disease that causes your bile to not flow freely thro...

Opioids, Opiates and Other Options

Learn about the difference between opioids and opiates, what targeted drug delivery is, and what other pain relief options are available such as the Intracept® procedure.

Toby's Take: Doing the Right Thing Gets Noticed

U.S. News had nice things to say about the health system recently when they named us Best Hospital in Kansas and Best Hospital in KC. In this week's blog post, Toby Cook, director of public relations, explores what these rankings mean for our patient...

7 Important Things to Know About Sunburns

It’s fun to spend time in the sun, but too many harmful ultraviolet rays can cause sunburns leading to unfortunate skin damage and possibly even cancer. Luckily, Dr. Dhavel Bhavsar, medical director of the Burnett Burn Center , has provided important...

Named Best in Kansas City for 13 Consecutive Years

U.S. News & World Report announced its 2022-23 Best Hospitals rankings, and for the 13th consecutive year, we were named the Best Hospital in Kansas City. We're also the Best Hospital in Kansas for the 11th time.

Expanded Pediatric Services Available in Shawnee

The University of Kansas Health System offers expanded pediatric services at our KU MedWest location.

Orthopedic Walk-In Hours Now Available

We now offer a walk-in clinic for orthopedic injuries at our Indian Creek Campus in Overland Park, Kansas, from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Publishes 2020 National Quality Metrics

Recently published data from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) features 2020 health system quality metrics. Fertility specialist Courtney Marsh, MD, MPH, explains the quality metrics.

Midwifery Delivers Desired Birth Experience

As a medical professional, Kara Armato knows state-of-the-art healthcare. When she caught COVID-19 during the second trimester third pregnancy, the midwifery care team at The University of Kansas Health System were there to help - following up freque...

Rehab Hall of Fame Honors Patient’s Dedication

The Rehabilitation Hall of Fame recognizes achievements of patients who have overcome significant medical challenges, and celebrates the efforts of the care team that helped them on their journeys. Ethan Payne was the 2021 recipient, and through his...

High School Softball Player Springs Back from Torn ACL, Meniscus

When Maggie Richardson jumped up to spike a volleyball, she knew her landing was different from normal. When she came down, she felt a shift in her knee.