AdventHealth Kansas City

08/22/2025

On average, the recommended daily fiber intake is 22 to 28 grams for women and 25 to 38 grams for men. Are you getting enough fiber? If not, try adding some of these fiber-rich foods to your diet!

08/21/2025

Big news for cancer care in Kansas City: AdventHealth Cancer Institute Shawnee Mission is proud to announce a new partnership with UChicago Medicine, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center ranked No. 12 in the country for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report.

As the first national affiliate of the newly launched UChicago Medicine Cancer Network, this collaboration will provide our patients with:
• Access to cutting-edge therapies
• Second opinions from top specialists
• Continued care from the AdventHealth team you know and trust

Learn more about how this partnership is transforming cancer care close to home.
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08/20/2025

What does 'wellness' mean to you? August is National Wellness Month and what better group to ask about wellness than our very own wellness team! How do you practice wellness? Tell us in the comments!

08/18/2025

You’ve nourished, comforted and connected with your little one in a way only you can. These numbers are just a glimpse of the love and effort you’ve poured into every feed.

08/15/2025

All that glitters is gold! ✨ The cardiology teams at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and AdventHealth South Overland Park recently won gold awards from the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

08/11/2025

Packing a nutritious school lunch doesn’t have to be complicated. Balance + variety = happy, healthy kids.

08/08/2025

Is your child ready for the first day? From backpacks to lunchboxes, and most importantly — their back-to-school physical — now’s the time to check everything off your list.

08/06/2025

Oh, baby! 🍼 We're proud to be named Johnson County's Best Birth Center by the Johnson County Post!

08/05/2025

August is —perfect for turning small daily habits into lasting self-care wins! 🌿 Let’s take it one mindful step at a time.

08/04/2025

The school year is right around the corner! Here are some quick tips to get your kids a healthy start to their year.

A new school year brings a sense of possibility and hope. Here are some tips on how to set your children up for a successful school year.

07/31/2025

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is officially a Lantern Award Winner! This national recognition is from the Emergency Nurses Association and it honors emergency departments that demonstrate excellence, hard work and heart. This award shines a light on what we see every day: clinical expertise, teamwork under pressure and compassion that never clocks out. Congratulations and thank you to our ED team for leading with integrity and making patients feel whole when they need it most.

07/28/2025

Another year of drop-off lines, packing lunches, and homework is right around the corner! 📚✏️ Make sure your child is ready with these quick tips to make your back-to-school physical as easy as 1, 2, 3!

A back-to-school physical is more than a routine doctor appointment. It’s a great way to get your child’s school year off to the healthiest start possible.