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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
St. Joseph Medical Center Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
St. Joseph Medical Center Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients Kansas City, July, 2024 – St. Joseph Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum...
Congratulations to Jodi Fincher, CEO for being named CEO to know from Becker’s
Becker’s Honors Community Hospital CEOs to Know. Becker’s Hospital Review is delighted to release the 2024 edition of its “Community hospital CEOs to know” list. Community hospital CEOs craft and execute strategic plans to improve patient care, services and hospital facilities.
St. Joseph Medical Center Named to 100 Great Community Hospitals List by Becker’s
St. Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, was named to the 100 Great Community Hospitals list by Becker’s Hospital Review. “St. Joseph Medical Center is honored to be recognized as one of the 100 great community hospitals…
St. Joseph Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
St. Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a patient safety ratings organization. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on
Healthgrades Names St. Joseph Medical Center a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient
St. Jospeh Medical Center among top 10% In the nation for patient safety. St. Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced today that it has been recognized as a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades
Navigating Health with GetCareNow: A Day in the Life
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, health often takes a backseat to our myriad responsibilities. Enter GetCareNow, a revolutionary service that puts you in control of your health journey without disrupting your routine. Today, let's take...
St. Joseph Medical Center Ranks Among Top 3 out of 5 in MO for Orthopedic Surgery
St. Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced today that it ranks #3 out of 5 in Missouri for Orthopedic Surgery, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor.
CareCredit Is Available At St. Joseph Medical Center
With Care Credit health and wellness credit card you can pay over time for deductibles, copays, and other out of pocket expenses that aren’t currently covered by insurance.
Experienced Pulmonologist Dr. Tariq Musa Joins Pulmonary Physicians of St. Joseph (PPSJ)
The Pulmonary Physicians of St. Joseph (PPSJ) is pleased to welcome to its team Tariq Musa, MD, a pulmonologist with more than 13 years of medical experience. Dr. Musa is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine