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Alan Verrill, MD, Named AdventHealth Shawnee Mission President and CEO

Merriam, Kan. – AdventHealth Shawnee Mission has named Alan Verrill, MD, its new president and chief executive officer, effective February 25. Read Article

Jim Rine Promoted To President Of UMB Financial Corp.

Expanded Role to President of UMB Financial Corporation and President and CEO of UMB Bank Read Article

Kansas City PBS Announces Major Overhaul of Content Production Spaces

Transformative funding from The Sunderland Foundation and the Kansas Department of Commerce will support new technology and equipment upgrades. Read Article

Chiefs Release Record Economic Impact Of Nearly $1 Billion For The Kansas City Region

Impact realized as club prepares for fourth super bowl trip in five years Read Article

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Achieves Magnet® Recognition Again

Recognition for the second time reinforces a commitment to nursing excellence. Read Article

Della Lamb Community Services Illuminate the City Gala Shines Bright with Overwhelming Support

Della Lamb Community Services, a beacon of hope in the Kansas City community, hosted its second annual Illuminate the City Gala on January19, 2024, with resounding success. Read Article

Academy Bank Opens Flagship Retail Banking Center in Lobby of Kansas City Tower, Relocates Corporate Office

New space encourages greater collaboration for innovation and enhanced customer service Read Article

Local Food Systems Examined in New Climate Series from Kansas City PBS

Harvesting Change brings the fight for sustainable agriculture right to your dinner table. Read Article

Park University, Metropolitan Community College Commit to Seamless Transfer Process for MCC Graduates

Parkville, Mo.—January 25, 2024 — Leaders from Park University and Metropolitan Community College have signed an articulation agreement that will provide MCC graduates a straightforward path to earning a bachelor’s degree at Park. The two schools entered into the agreement during a ceremony on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus on Jan. 24. Read Article

Three HCA Midwest Health Hospitals Named Among Healthgrades Prestigious "America's 250 Best Hospitals"

HCA Midwest Health is the only health system in the region with three hospitals named “America’s 250 Best Hospitals” for clinical excellence by Healthgrades, placing them among the top 5% in the nation. The hospitals include Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, and Menorah Medical Center. Read Article