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Healthcare and Insurance


KU Breaks Ground on New Cancer Center

Posted May 27, 2025 The University of Kansas Health System broke ground on its new cancer center, one of the largest funded projects the system has received. The groundbreaking, held on May 23, featured University of Kansas Cancer Center physicians… more

Merck Animal Health Makes $895M Investment in De Soto Facility

Posted May 8, 2025 ​​Merck Animal Health announced plans to invest $895 million in the expansion of its biologics facility in De Soto. ​​Merck Animal Health, a biopharmaceutical company based in New Jersey, is planning a 200,000-square-foot expansion, including an… more

KC Joins Suit; Challenges HHS ‘Unlawful’ Cuts to Public Health Programs

Posted April 30, 2025 Kansas City has joined a coalition filing a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for “unlawful” funding cuts to programs. The lawsuit, led by Harris County Attorney Christian Menafee, seeks to… more

KC Health Department Urges Measles Preparedness Amidst Rising Cases

Posted April 30, 2025 The Kansas City Health Department held a press conference Tuesday to address the increasing risk of a measles outbreak in the area and precautions to protect residents. As of April 30, a total of 46 cases… more

Lenexa Health Testing Laboratory Gets Acquired

Posted April 23, 2025 Heartland Health Laboratory, a provider of lab services for senior care facilities in the Midwest, has been acquired by a Houston-based lab testing company. Established in 2004, Heartland Health Laboratory is a full-service laboratory that offers… more

UMKC Selects Paul Luepke as Dean of School of Dentistry

Posted April 16, 2025 UMKC has selected Paul Luepke to be its new dean of the School of Dentistry following a national search. Luepke will begin his new role effective June 1, according to a release. He will help lead… more

North Kansas City Hospital Joins Mayo Clinic Care Network

Posted April 16, 2025 North Kansas City Hospital is joining the Mayo Clinic network, a global network of independent healthcare systems. As a member of the nonprofit network, NKCH will receive access to the Mayo Clinic's knowledge and digital solutions… more

Cingulate Receives $3M Grant From Private Foundation

Posted April 10, 2025 Cingulate Inc., a Kansas City-based biopharmaceutical company, has received a $3 million grant to accelerate the development of its anxiety medication. The grant will be paid from a private foundation in three increments of $1 million.… more

Children’s Mercy Underway with $152M Expansion of Overland Park Hospital

Posted April 7, 2025 Children’s Mercy Kansas City has announced an expansion plan for its Overland Park campus with a $152 million phased project that will add improved access to services and new programs. "We're really excited about this project… more

KU Cancer Center Will Open 2 Northland Locations This Summer

Posted April 4, 2025 The University of Kansas Cancer Center will open two new locations in the Briarcliff area and at Liberty Hospital, expanding its presence in the Northland. The new cancer center locations in Briarcliff and Liberty will open… more