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New GI Lab Opens at Saint Joseph Health Center

It's bigger and better. In fact, it's one of the largest GI labs in Kansas City. Saint Joseph Health Center opened its new endoscopy/gastroenterology lab with more comfort and privacy for patients. read more

Knee and Hip Center Set to Open at St. Mary's Hospital

When people go through a joint replacement, it helps to get some support. A new program at St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs gives those having joint replacement surgery a built-in support team. You could almost think of it as Joint Replacement Camp. read more

St. Mary's Hospital Offers the Latest in Radiation Treatment

A new high-tech treatment, Intensity Modulation Radiation Therapy (IMRT), is now available at St. Mary's Hospital. The new technology permits higher radiation doses to the tumor site while decreasing doses to surrounding tissue and organs that do not need treatment. read more

Lifeline provides Peace of Mind

Help is just a touch of a button away with Lifeline. The personal response service gives clients independence and peace of mind. It's available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Those responding are very highly trained and very caring and make sure you get the attention you need. read more

Hope House Comes to St. Mary's Hospital

Chances are, soon or later, someone experiencing domestic violence will end up in the hospital emergency room. Now, those people can get help right away. More and more hospitals are establishing advocates on site. Last year, Rose Brooks Center placed an advocate at Saint Joseph Health Center and now, Hope House has an advocate at St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs giving women access to immediate safety and support. read more

Docking Earns Top Healthcare Management Credential

Gordon Docking, CEO, St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs was recently Fellow status in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). It's a high honor held by only 3000 healthcare executives nationwide. read more

Cover the Uninsured Week

There are more than 44 million Americans, including 8.5 million children, living without health insurance. In May, there will be a number of activities to call attention to this huge health issue. Former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford are serving as honorary co-chairs for the national campaign. read more

Carondelet Health Gets High Marks

When it comes to improving outcomes and cutting costs, Carondelet Health is among the top 100 healthcare systems in the country. read more

St. Paddy's Wagon Keeps on Rollin'

St. Paddy's Wagon has done it again. The annual community service project has made for a safer St. Patrick's Day in Kansas City. read more

A Race with Miles of Heart

Lace up those sneakers. The annual Carondelet Heart Institute Hospital Hill Run is set for Saturday, June 5. You can run, walk or just enjoy live music and family fun. read more

Asthma for Educators

Nurses, school administrators, athletic directors and parents of students with asthma are invited to attend a special educational session on asthma. Learn more about the signs and treatment options. read more

Giving from the Heart

Caring for people is what a group of nurses from St. Mary's Hospital does best. They even do it on their own time. read more

Healthbits

We're living longer, but we're also growing fatter--what is the price of the nation's growing problem.
Plus, you may need to cut the salt even more. read more

Kids can Learn to be Supersitters

In no time at all, kids go from needing a babysitter to being a babysitter. A class offered through Carondelet Health can help kids make that transition. Supersitter is a workshop that teaches kids the basics to being a serious sitter. It looks at how to be "in charge" without being bossy, handling problems and emergencies and about the business of babysitting. read more

From the Foundations...

Supporters of St. Mary's Hospital turned out in record numbers to attend An Evening Under the Stars - the annual gala presented by the Medical and Dental Staff and the Auxiliary of St. Mary's Hospital.
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