Healthcare and Insurance

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

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Makes Leadership Changes for US, EMEA Divisions

Posted March 26, 2025 Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced two key leadership changes including its U.S. division headquartered in Overland Park. Dr. Chelsie Estey will succeed Dr. Karen Shenoy as chief veterinary officer for Hill’s US. Shenoy will transition into… more

In-Home Care Provider Expands Footprint in Kansas City

Posted March 19, 2025 Los Angeles-based Arosa has expanded its presence in the Kansas City area, opening an office to serve Kansas and Missouri residents. Arosa Kansas City—located at 1901 W. 47th Place, Westwood, Kansas—will provide senior care management and… more

KS Health Department Confirm First Measles Case Since 2018

Posted March 18, 2025 The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Stevens County Health Department have confirmed one positive case of measles. This is the first measles case in Kansas since 2018. It is currently unknown whether this… more

Children’s Mercy Unveils Plans for Clinic Expansion in Wichita

Posted March 18, 2025 Children’s Mercy Kansas City has unveiled its plans to build a new multi-specialty ambulatory clinic in Wichita. The 18,000-square-foot facility will be located at the intersection of North Greenwich Road and East 28th Street North. The… more

HCA Midwest Health Launch First Nurse Apprentice Program In KS

Posted March 14, 2025 HCA Midwest Health has launched a new program in two of its medical centers aimed at training pre-licensure nurses. The Nurse Apprenticeship Program is based at Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center. It… more