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Understanding the Connection: Why Managing Stress is Vital for Your Health
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and we believe your mental well-being is just as critical as your physical health. Here are helpful tips and considerations for managing stress and its impact on overall health. The Hidden Impact of Stress...
Healthgrades Names St. Joseph Medical Center a 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient
St. Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced today that it has achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital. This award reflects St. Joseph Medical Center’s commitment to safe, patient-centered care…
Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026
At St. Joseph Medical Center Patient Safety is a Mission, Not a Statistic As we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to our healthcare professionals who are dedicated every day to delivering the highest standards...
Your Heart, Your Health: What to Know This American Heart Month
Every February, we observe American Heart Month, a time to pause and focus on the most hardworking organ in the human body. At St. Joseph Medical Center, we believe heart health is about more than preventing disease; it’s about supporting...
St. Joseph Medical Center Hosts Heart Health Education and CPR Training Event
St. Joseph Medical Center will host a special community heart health event, “Don’t Break Your Heart – Keep It Healthy,” on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Alex George Auditorium (Building D) on the hospital’s campus, located at 1000 Carondelet Drive, Kansas City, Missouri…
Why Strong Emergency Medical Services Matter During Winter Months
Winter often brings an increase in medical emergencies that require prompt, expert care. Cold temperatures, respiratory illnesses, and hazardous conditions can create situations where quick access to emergency services becomes essential for...
St. Joseph Medical Center Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety. St. Joseph Medical Center , a member of Prime Healthcare, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog…
St. Joseph Medical Center Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for Fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety. St. Joseph Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog…
St. Joseph Medical Center Recognized with 10 Clinical Achievements from Healthgrades
St. Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced today that it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Among St. Joseph Medical Center distinctions are Specialty Excellence…
South Kansas City hospital reflects on 150 years, changes in health care
For any business to survive 150 years is extraordinary. Come October, St. Joseph Medical Center, one of south Kansas City’s largest employers, will cross a milestone of providing care for 150 years.
St. Joseph Medical Center Launches New Medical Residency Program in Internal Medicine
St. Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is proud to announce that it has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for its new Internal Medicine Residency Program. Starting in July 2025, residents in internal medicine
St. Joseph Medical Center earns “A” for Value of Care national ranking
St. Joseph Medical Center among best in the nation at serving its patients and community, according to healthcare independent think tank. St. Joseph Medical Center, a proud member of Prime Healthcare has been recognized by the Lown Institute