AdventHealth South Overland Park

09/03/2025

If you're struggling, please know that there is hope and there is help.

09/01/2025

This Labor Day, we’re thankful for all our incredible health care heroes and every dedicated team member. Your hard work strengthens our communities every day.

08/30/2025

If you’re grieving, know this:

What you’re feeling is valid.
What you’re experiencing is normal.
You are not alone.

Swipe through for a gentle reminder that your grief is real—and so is your healing.

08/29/2025

Myles Menges grew up in a small town with one big dream: to play college football. That dream carried him to Fort Hays State University where he spent his collegiate years pouring his heart into the game and serving as team captain and excelling in academics. Through all these achievements, there was one he never thought he would have to add to his collegiate accolades; a brain tumor survivor.
Read his whole story:

Myles Menges’ story is one of extraordinary resilience, as he rose to collegiate football stardom and academic excellence before courageously battling—and surviving—a brain tumor, emerging with a renewed sense of purpose grounded in faith, family, and inner strength.

08/27/2025

Our new Project SEARCH interns are here! We're so excited to welcome Aiden, Andrew, Blake, Connor, Holden, and Olivia. Project SEARCH is a one-year transition from school-to-work program in partnership with the Shawnee Mission School District for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The primary objective is to help students develop life and work skills to earn competitive employment in an inclusive setting.

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.
https://bit.ly/3HIOUyi

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

Recently, our cardiology team was awarded a gold award 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.

08/15/2025

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.

08/07/2025

Yesterday, we had the honor of hosting the ReNewed Hope Food Pantry bus — and what a turnout! 🌟 A line of individuals waited to shop for free fresh food and produce. Huge shoutout to our incredible team members who volunteered their time, including the amazing Karly and Rose pictured here! Thank you for helping us serve our community with compassion and care.

08/04/2025

Sweet moments at AdventHealth South Overland Park! In celebration of , our amazing administration team spread joy by handing out cookies and milk to our dedicated team members. A small treat to say a big thank you for all you do! 🍪🥛

07/26/2025

Peace comes when I remember who’s fighting for me.

07/25/2025

We were thrilled to be part of this exciting week for the kids! It was a joy to support their learning and see their enthusiasm firsthand. Hopefully, we helped inspire a few future health care heroes along the way! 🩺

07/23/2025

Congrats to our 2024 Cohort 2 Nurse Residency grads at AdventHealth South Overland Park! Sarah, Sierra, Jael, Gracie and Somayeh have completed their residency and presented their final Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Project. We’re so proud of their growth and dedication to patient care! 🎉

07/19/2025

God doesn’t leave stories unfinished. What He started in you, He will complete.

07/16/2025

We were honored to recognize preoperative and recovery RN, Candice Ramey, as an Outstanding Team Member at AdventHealth South Overland Park. Each year, we have the privilege to recognize team members who consistently go above and beyond in living out our service standards. Candice has earned this recognition through her reliability, dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Candice is a team member her colleagues can always count on. She is known for her thoroughness and knowledge, ensuring that everything is in order when surgery patients are transferred from preoperative to recovery. Her ability to answer questions and assist others, even in areas outside her immediate responsibilities, make her an invaluable resource to her teammates. Beyond her expertise, Candice is known for her kindness and compassion, exemplifying our "Love Me" service standard through the care and attention she gives to patients.

Her proactive attitude and willingness to help across various areas make her stand out. She frequently cross-trains in other departments and actively seeks opportunities to assist her colleagues, always asking, “How can I help?” Candice’s exceptional communication and openness to new ideas have a positive impact on her team. Celebrating over 10-years of service with AdventHealth, Candice is a true example of the values we cherish. Thank you, Candice, for everything you do to make our team stronger and our patients’ experiences better.

07/10/2025

Got a little too much sun? Don’t sweat it — we’ve got your back (and shoulders 😉)!

07/09/2025

Last week, we hosted the Renewed Hope mobile food pantry to support their mission to provide free healthy food for patients, the community and team members. The Renewed Hope bus will be on our campus the first Wednesday of every month from 3 to 4:30pm. Check out our event for details about their upcoming visit in August!

07/08/2025

Congratulations to Noora Karraz, Medical Surgical RN, for receiving the prestigious AdventHealth South Overland Park Mission Award! This award was given in recognition of her exceptional Christian example, compassionate service and tireless dedication to others. Noora truly embodies our core service standards: Love Me, Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy and Own It. We are so grateful for the way she lives out these values every day.

Noora goes above and beyond in caring for her patients, always seeing them as individuals and treating them with a holistic approach. She actively involves their loved ones and works to create a healing environment for everyone in her care. This same level of compassion extends to her colleagues, where she is a constant source of positivity, support and encouragement. Whether it's a challenging situation or a hectic day, Noora approaches it with grace and determination, always finding the silver lining.

It is truly an honor to recognize Noora for her commitment to making a difference in the lives of both patients and coworkers. Her eagerness to learn, grow and take on new challenges is an inspiration to us all. Congratulations, Noora, and thank you for the incredible impact you make every day. We are so fortunate to have you on our team!

07/07/2025

How did you celebrate the Fourth of July? Our hospital leaders donned festive gear and took red, white, and blue treats around to our teams to celebrate the holiday!