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Health system announces region's first proton therapy

The University of Kansas Health System announces plan to bring lifesaving proton therapy treatment to cancer patients in Kansas and the surrounding region.

February 26, 2019
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Integrative Health Transition

Integrative Health will discontinue services in June 2019.

May 14, 2019
Integrative Health
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Join Us for the Annual Hall of Fame Event

The University of Kansas Health System’s annual Hall of Fame ceremony takes place Tuesday, June 11, at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. These awards honor individuals and organizations that have played a vital role in our efforts to deliver world-class care to our patients. Their support and leadership have made a lasting impact on people throughout Kansas City, the region and beyond. Get details.

May 09, 2019
Giving / Donations
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Ault Appointed to Federal Committee

Kevin Ault, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Mar 19, 2019
Our People
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THE BIG ASK: THE BIG GIVE. Event Helps Find Living Kidney Donors

Workshop teaches patients how to use social media to aid in their search for a kidney donor.

Feb 22, 2019
Living Kidney Donor Transplant
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Health System Opens Clinic at Topeka High

Partnering with Topeka Public Schools, the Campus Care clinic will offer comprehensive teen-focused primary care. Students will be able to receive physicals and walk-in care, vaccines among other services without leaving the campus.

Jan 18, 2019
Our Health System
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Jeff Andersen Joins Health System

Andersen, previously the Secretary of KDHE, joins The University of Kansas Health Systeam as Vice President of Payor and Market Strategy. He will lead efforts to care for patients through managed care activities and payor relationships.

Jan 18, 2019
Our People
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Jesse Mock Joins Great Bend Campus Team

Mock brings more than 20 years of healthcare operational leadership experience to his new role. He will lead the Great Bend Campus, St. Rose Medical Pavilion and the primary care group.

Jan 14, 2019
Our People
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Teaming Up to Tackle a Perilous Lung Disease

It may be considered a “rare” lung disease, but pulmonary fibrosis accounts for 40,000 U.S. deaths a year – as many lives as claimed by breast cancer.

Dec 27, 2018
Quality
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Hospital Credits Safety Protocols and Drills

The security and safety of our patients is always our top priority.

Dec 04, 2018
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Hospital Campus Safe and Secure Following Overnight Incident Near Hospital Entrance

The hospital and all clinics are open.

Dec 04, 2018
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Multiplying the Gift of Life

Three people receive needed kidneys as a result of six-way living kidney chain, including the first pediatric recipient for Children's Mercy.

Nov 14, 2018
Living Kidney Donor Transplant
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Oncology Nurse Receives National Magnet Nurse of the Year Award

Lindsay Norris, RN, has received the prestigious American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) National Magnet Nurse of the Year® Award in the category of Structural Empowerment.

Oct 26, 2018
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Health System Receives Vizient Award

We have received the 2018 Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award and were ranked 5th among 99 academic medical centers by the Vizient Quality and Accountability Study.

Oct 05, 2018
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Midnight Celebration Marks 20th Anniversary

In 1998, we were given a check for approximately 10-20 days of operations on Oct. 1 at 12:01 a.m. Today, we marked our 20th anniversary as a public health authority.

Oct 01, 2018
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Sunderland Foundation Makes Historic $66 Million Gift

In the largest gift ever given to The University of Kansas Health System, The Sunderland Foundation today announced a $66 million donation earmarked for an inpatient care unit in the remaining unoccupied three floors of Cambridge Tower A.

Sep 13, 2018

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