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Healthgrades Names Providence a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient
Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced that it has been recognized as a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This achievement...
Patient Praises KCKFD/EMS and Providence for Saving His Life
You never know what life has in store for you. For 49-year-old Trent Katzenberger, suffering a cardiac arrest while he was at work in western Wyandotte County was unexpected. Trent started feeling dizzy and then passed out at his work, Camping...
Mom Expresses Appreciation for Expert Maternity Care at Providence
Lindsay Brown-Grebner and her family are thankful. Very thankful that when she needed emergent care for the delivery of her baby, Kannon Paul, that Providence was close by. At 36 weeks, Lindsay had a scheduled C-section scheduled at another...
Providence Ranks Among Top 3 in Kansas for Orthopedic Surgery
Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, recently announced that it ranks #3 in Kansas for Orthopedic Surgery, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor....
Providence Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Providence Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Providence was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in December based on rigorous...
Streamlining Your Emergency Room Experience: Introducing GetCareNow
In an era where technology is seamlessly integrating into every aspect of our lives, it’s no surprise that the healthcare industry is leveraging innovative solutions to enhance our patient’s experiences. Imagine having the ability to secure your...
Providence Nationally Recognized by Healthgrades for Specialty Care
Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor....
New Regional Patient Access director named
Shellie Thalacker has been named as our new Regional Patient Access & Hospital Communications/PBX Director for Providence Medical Center and Saint John Hospital. She comes to Prime MOKAN from the Genesis Health System where she served as an...
Providence Welcomes New Surgery Director
Rick Coffman, RN, BSN, MBA, CNOR, has been named the new Director of Surgery at Providence Medical Center. An experienced healthcare professional, Rick has extensive leadership and operational experience. Rick received a Master of Business...
Understanding Medicare Annual Wellness Visits: Your Guide to Cognitive Screening and Alzheimer’s Assessment
As we approach Alzheimer's Awareness Month in November, it's an opportunity to shine a light on the importance of early detection and awareness of Alzheimer's disease. Medicare annual wellness visits are a vital component of preventive healthcare,...
Hospitals Celebrate 10 Years with Prime Healthcare
More than $60 million invested in the hospitals to benefit patients and the community Providence Medical Center and Saint John Hospital are marking a significant 10-year milestone as members of Prime Healthcare, an award-winning national health...
Providence receives CMS Five-Star Rating
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated data on the Hospital Compare website and on data.medicare.gov to provide patients, families and all stakeholders with the information needed to compare the performance of hospitals...