AdventHealth Kansas City

This morning, we hosted the Lenexa Chamber of Commerce for a hard hat tour of AdventHealth Lenexa City Center, giving members an up-close look at the progress being made on the new hospital. Thank you to all who attended and we can't wait to share more about our new addition to Lenexa City Center in the coming months.

Last week we recognized our wonderful respiratory care team in honor of National Respiratory Care Week! Thank you to this dedicated team for your expertise, compassion, and your commitment to helping your patients.

It's National Pharmacy Week! Thank you to our pharmacy team for the essential work you do in promoting health and ensuring safe medication use. We appreciate your expertise, dedication and commitment to patient care.

Yesterday, we hosted our 13th annual NICU Reunion where families and our dedicated NICU nursing staff reunited for an afternoon of fun activities. We loved getting to see how strong and resilient these families are and how much their NICU Graduates have grown over the past months and years.

Last week, our Shawnee Mission emergency department celebrated Emergency Nurses Week in the most appropriate way: puppies and treats! Thank you to all of our dedicated emergency nurses for the hard work and care you bring to our emergency rooms and your patients. Thank you!

It's Healthcare Security Week so help us celebrate our amazing security teams! These groups take care of our team members and patients by keeping them safe all day, every day. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to keeping our hospitals and clinics safe places to work and receive care!

In the aftermath of the devastating impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, our hearts go out to our AdventHealth family in Florida, North Carolina, and all those impacted by the storms. The widespread destruction and flooding have deeply affected us all, and we stand with those facing the challenges brought on by this powerful storm.

It's National Mental Health Day, so take some time for yourself and follow these tips to help maintain your mental health. "Taking care of your mental wellbeing is as important as taking care of your diabetes, blood pressure or any medical condition. Prioritizing yourself and recognizing that reaching out for additional support and help can be life-changing!" - Rennie McKinney, Executive Director of Behavioral Health

From advertising to event planning to communications, marketing touches almost every part of our organization. Thank you to our marketing team for your creativity and dedication in sharing our mission and connecting with the community. Happy Marketing Professionals Week!

Kansas City needs your help! Join us next week for a blood drive to help increase the level of blood available in Kansas City plus be entered to win Chiefs tickets! Book your appointment today at savealife.org/group and enter code: KC.