Centerpoint Medical Center

10/27/2025

❤️ your heart loves color? Making sure there’s a variety of color in the fruits and vegetables you eat – like deep green spinach, vibrant orange carrots and rich red berries – can help keep your heart strong.

Learn more about heart-healthy foods and how they can fuel a healthier heart: https://bit.ly/3JuFwz4.

10/23/2025

10/23/2025

Early detection of breast cancer can save lives. It all starts with knowing your personal risk factors and getting screened regularly. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, understand what to look for, what to expect during a mammogram and more: https://bit.ly/42T5B1q.

10/22/2025

During Respiratory Care Week, we proudly recognize our respiratory therapists (RTs) at Centerpoint Medical Center and across our larger HCA Healthcare network of care.

Our highly skilled colleagues assess, diagnose and care for patients of all ages with lung and respiratory disorders. Respiratory therapists provide personalized treatment plans and play a fundamental role in the care journey of some of our most critically ill patients. As Kansas City's premiere healthcare provider with over 150 locations, you'll find over 2,000 physicians and providers representing more than 80 medical specialties and services offering the best and latest in medical procedures.

To our RTs across HCA Healthcare, thank you for your commitment to the care and improvement of human life!

10/21/2025

Vomiting and diarrhea are common in children — but when should you be concerned? While food poisoning, stomach flu and other illnesses can cause these symptoms, some cases require urgent medical care.

Seek emergency care if vomiting is accompanied by:
- High fever (above 100.4°F for infants under 3 months, above 102.2°F for older babies and children)
- Repetitive vomiting
- No urination or wet diapers
- Lethargy or unusual drowsiness
- Inconsolable crying
- Swelling in the face, lips, or throat

If you’re unsure whether your child needs medical attention, our experienced, licensed nurses are available for free 24/7 to help guide you on the next steps for care. With 11 emergency rooms (ERs) in our network, HCA Midwest Health is here for you when an emergency arises. Call HCA Midwest Health’s Consult-A-Nurse® line at (844) 706-8773.

10/21/2025

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there was a nearly 27% decline in drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2024. These positive strides are promising, but there's still important work ahead.

Since launching “Crush the Crisis” as an enterprise initiative in 2019, HCA Healthcare, HCA Midwest Health’s parent company, has helped collect more than 67,500 pounds of medication from 120 HCA Healthcare facilities from all 15 U.S. divisions.

Help HCA Healthcare by removing unneeded medications and prescription drugs from your home. Join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025, by safely and anonymously dropping off your unused and unwanted medications at HCA Healthcare facilities across the country.

Together, we can create safer, healthier communities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hs3hVk.

10/17/2025

About 47% of sudden cardiac deaths occur outside a hospital according to the CDC.

In honor of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, the Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, a regional leader in electrophysiology, is offering free CPR classes during October.

Stop by for a quick 10-minute session and gain the skills to make a lifesaving difference: https://bit.ly/3WGakzY.

10/17/2025

Today is – a reminder to take care of yourself and encourage someone you love to do the same. Here are a couple of ways to do so:

📱 Schedule your mammogram online 24/7: https://bit.ly/3J9BxYK. Across our broader HCA Healthcare network, caregivers perform approximately 1.5 million mammograms each year, helping people take proactive steps toward early detection.

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10/16/2025

Welcome Prashanth Katrapati, MD, to Midwest Heart and Vascular Specialists – a part of HCA Midwest Health. He is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center.

As a fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist, Dr. Katrapati is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, vascular ultrasound and endovascular medicine. He provides comprehensive cardiovascular care ranging from routine prevention to management of coronary and peripheral artery disease as well as heart rhythm issues. Dr. Katrapati works with patients and their families to ensure they understand their options and helps them choose the best path for their treatment.

Learn more about Dr. Katrapati's extensive expertise and make an appointment at MyMidwestPhysician.com.

10/15/2025

Join us in welcoming our new team members to Centerpoint Medical Center! We’re excited to have them on board as we continue delivering high-quality, life-saving care to our community.

10/15/2025

At Overland Park Regional Medical Center, every birth story is personal and every family is cared for with compassion and expertise.

When Milo was born, his family described their experience as everything they hoped for — calm, supportive and centered around trust.

“I approached [my midwife] with my anxiety about the medicalization of childbirth and expressed my hope that my experience could be ‘like a home birth that just happens to have a NICU down the hall.’ In the end, that was exactly what I had,” said Aja, mother of baby Milo.

Under the care of certified nurse midwife Courtney Carlson, doula Charity Vazquez and maternity navigator Lisa Holk, the family experienced high-quality care that honored their birth preferences including freedom to move, limited interventions, hydrotherapy, delayed cord clamping and extended skin-to-skin time.

Milo’s birth captures what HCA Midwest Health stands for: care that empowers every family, from the first visit to the first cry.

With labor and delivery hospitals across the Kansas City area, we make it convenient to receive exceptional pregnancy and childbirth care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qaXTK5

10/14/2025

Fighting off a stubborn cold? 😷 You might have heard that a good sweat can ease your illness – but is it true? Before you bundle up or head to the sauna, get the facts about which types of treatment may work best to help you recover: https://bit.ly/3WGvPR2.

10/13/2025

In Overland Park and across Kansas City, HCA Midwest Health is committed to supporting women with high quality health services for every stage of life. According to Becker's Hospital Review: “10 best, worst cities for women,” Overland Park ranks among the top U.S. cities for women, reflecting strong economic opportunity and access to quality care.

At Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center, we provide comprehensive women’s services, from OB/GYN and fertility support to advanced breast health services.

Learn more about our comprehensive women’s care: https://bit.ly/4n6hubn

10/10/2025

Today is , a global initiative to raise awareness about the importance of mental health.

Mental health challenges are universal and can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance. This day serves as a reminder to foster compassion, break the stigma and advocate for stronger support systems.

HCA Midwest Health's Research Psychiatric Center is one of the largest providers of behavioral healthcare services in the Kansas City area. As one of the few comprehensive inpatient facilities, we are equipped to treat depression, anxiety, grief, anger and other emotions and behaviors that can cause long-term strife.

Whether through professional counseling, peer support, or moments of self-care, each of us plays a role in creating a space where mental health is a priority. Together, we can build a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.

10/08/2025

screening looks different at every age. Experts recommend that you start talking with your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer as early as age 25. Depending on your family history or other factors, you may qualify for genetic counseling, earlier screening or both.

If you have a higher risk of breast cancer, screening may begin as early as age 30, or 10 years before the age a close relative was diagnosed. Because each person’s health needs are unique, it’s important to talk with your doctor about a personalized approach to screening.

Organizations that set medical screening guidelines now universally recommend starting mammogram screening at age 40 if you have an average risk of breast cancer. Across our broader HCA Healthcare network, caregivers perform approximately 1.5 million mammograms each year, helping patients take proactive steps toward early detection and better outcomes.

Schedule your mammogram online 24/7: https://bit.ly/4n15R5H

10/07/2025

10/05/2025

During Emergency Nurses Week, Centerpoint Medical Center and our larger HCA Healthcare network honors the critical and invaluable role emergency room nurses play in patient care.

Annually, HCA Midwest Health sees more than 2.46 million patient encounters. Using a critical eye, specific training expertise and a compassionate approach, emergency nurses provide essential care to individuals who are facing traumatic, severe or often life-threatening medical emergencies.

From quickly assessing patient conditions to performing life-saving measures, we thank you for all you do to improve the lives of our patients. Your commitment does not go unnoticed.

10/02/2025

Being a part of HCA Healthcare means having access to more resources and innovative solutions for our patients at Centerpoint Medical Center.

Through the work of HCA Healthcare's Digital Transformation and Innovation (DT&I) team, we are integrating the use of tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced scheduling systems to help improve care delivery, support clinicians and create .

Learn more about how we leverage technology to enhance patient care at https://bit.ly/4o5b1P7.

10/01/2025

Our Pink Out event is this Friday (10/3)! Like this post if you are planning to join the celebration!

10/01/2025

If you’re due for a , it could be the most important appointment you make this year. Mammograms can help detect breast cancer early – when treatment may be most effective – and it’s generally covered by most health insurance plans. Learn what to expect so you can walk in feeling confident and prepared.

Find out more about the screening process, how to prepare for a mammogram and who may be at increased risk for breast cancer: https://bit.ly/3WiFwVI.

Across our broader HCA Healthcare network, caregivers perform approximately 1.5 million mammograms each year. Schedule your mammogram online 24/7: https://bit.ly/473Fs2m.

09/30/2025

Centerpoint Medical Center’s nursing students from Research College of Nursing and William Jewell College joined together for hands-on wound care training. We’re proud to collaborate with our wound care product partners to provide ongoing education and real-world learning opportunities for our nurses. Together, we are providing excellence in care for our patients.

09/30/2025

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. According to the CDC, nearly 100,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer each year.

When detected early, many gynecologic cancers are highly treatable. This month, prioritize your health by scheduling your Pap smear or pelvic exam, and encourage the women you care about to do the same. Early detection saves lives.

Sarah Cannon at HCA Midwest Health, part of HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network, offers access to novel therapies and is providing leading-edge cancer care to patients in our local communities. Learn more and schedule an appointment with your doctor to get screened: https://bit.ly/4mLy0xF.

09/29/2025

Your levels aren’t just numbers – they’re shaped by a variety of factors, including lifestyle habits and genetics. The good news is that small steps can make a big impact in lowering cholesterol.

Just in time for , learn about healthy habits that can not only help you manage your cholesterol, but also boost your overall wellness and help you feel your best: https://bit.ly/4q0ME70.

09/26/2025

We had a blast at our Cookout on the Patio today!