Mosaic Life Care is a physician-led life care organization that not only treats diseases and conditions, we improve lives. This is life care. That’s life care.
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Formerly Heartland Health, Mosaic Life Care is health care, re-imagined. We are dedicated to not only treating you when you are sick, but also to keeping you healthy. At Mosaic Life Care, we are committed to providing the best and safest care, while creating a warm, inviting environment for our patients, family members and caregivers. We’ve developed an innovative life-care model that includes tra
ditional health care, as well as a focus on other aspects of our patients’ lifestyles that affect their overall wellness. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our physicians have the opportunity to seek Mayo Clinic expertise through eConsults. By working together, we hope to build new and innovative ways to provide the best possible care. Mosaic Life Care combines life care with world-class medical care to best serve each patient. Looking for a health-care service, life-care service or medical specialty? https://mymosaiclifecare.org/Main/Service/
Discover the Mosaic Life Care difference — find a location near you in and around St. Joseph or in the Kansas City Northland. https://mymosaiclifecare.org/Main/Location/
08/01/2025
Monday, 8/11/25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Mosaic Life Care’s Cancer Support Community, with help from the Chad Dreyer Memorial Fund, is honored to host the Tools for School: Fill-a-Bag Event. This event is exclusively for Mosiac Cancer Care's cancer patients and their families. We encourage our patients AND their kids/grandkids to attend and fill a special Cancer Support Community bag with FREE school supplies to set them up for a successful school year. Location will be at Mosaic Cancer Care Outpatient Infusion/Continued Care Clinic lobby, Door 1, parking lot F3. Look for the balloons! 🖍📒🎈
07/29/2025
Healthy Lifestyles is a FREE, 12-week wellness program designed to help you make wise choices, introduce good habits and improve your overall health no matter where you’re at in your cancer journey. Cancer-specific lifestyle topics including nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress and other factors affecting your overall health will be offered every Wednesday from August 27 – November 12 from 4 – 5 p.m.
🎲 Join us tonight from 4 to 5 p.m. for our monthly game night at the Cancer Center! Enjoy an evening filled with fun and exciting prizes. This month's game is bingo! No registration is needed, so feel free to bring your family and friends along! Location: 902 N Riverside Rd., Saint Joseph, MO 64507, Outpatient Infusion/Continued Care lobby, Door 1, parking lot F3 🎲
07/20/2025
🎶REMINDER! This Monday, 7/21/25 from 4-5 p.m., our certified music therapist, Kaitlin, will be hosting a fun hour of music and community, with snacks and prizes! Register at https://www.mymlc.com/bingo today! 🎶
07/17/2025
Safe Haven signs are now posted at our three medical centers, with a sign coming soon at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville in the Emergency Department.
These signs inform parents in crisis that they can safely and legally surrender a newborn, no questions asked. Learn more about Missouri’s Safe Haven Law and how we’re helping protect the most vulnerable at asafehavenfornewborns.com.
07/17/2025
Let the countdown begin to Chiefs training camp!
Baby Patrick and Travis have arrived a little early to St. Joseph for this year’s Chiefs training camp. They were greeted by our wonderful Guest Relations team as they made their way through Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center.
Where will they go next? Stay tuned to find out!
07/17/2025
Baby Patrick and Travis have arrived a little early to St. Joseph for this year’s Chiefs training camp. They were greeted by our wonderful Guest Relations team as they made their way through Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center.
Where will they go next? Stay tuned to find out!
07/16/2025
Congratulations to our first class of Medical Assistant graduates! 🎓🎓
07/14/2025
Chau Nguyen, MD, Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph – General Surgery, recently completed his 500th surgical case using the Da Vinci Robot. Congratulations to Dr. Nguyen and the team on this milestone!
Learn more about robotic surgical technology at Mosaic Life Care in this recent conversation we had with Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Aberger and Dr. Lynch — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OStTAPzY8pw
07/14/2025
Get ready to tap your toes and test your musical knowledge with Music Bingo at Mosaic Cancer Care in St. Joseph. Register now for this rockin’ event on Monday, July 21 from 4 – 5 p.m. for an hour of laughter, iconic tunes and connecting with others on a similar cancer journey.
Instead of calling out numbers, the bingo caller will play snippets of iconic music. Participants will mark off the corresponding song titles on their bingo cards. It's a fantastic way to engage your mind, enjoy some great tunes and play a classic game with a new twist.
07/13/2025
Tonight Ashley, Kayla and Jenny are out at the St. Joseph Mustangs game spreading awareness about colon health and the importance of getting screened for colon cancer. Stop by our Mosaic Life Care - Cancer Care table for free resources, healthy snacks, and to learn how early detection can save lives. We’re here to cheer on the Mustangs and support our community’s health!
07/11/2025
Congratulations to our recent Sunflower Award recipient, Lisa Redfield-Proctor, medical assistant from Mosaic Cancer Care. 🌻
07/11/2025
One of our very own caregivers was honored and presented with the Sunflower Award this morning 🌻 Lisa Redfield-Proctor is a Medical Assistant here at Mosaic Cancer Care and was nominated for this award by Anna Strueby, APP, for her hard work, determination to progress in her position here at Mosaic Cancer Care, always taking initiative to step up and help out where needed, keeping a positive attitude and adapting to any changes when they arise, and her compassion to our patients. Lisa works in Dr. Lunski's hall, but you will always see her helping out wherever needed. 💛
The Sunflower Award was created by Mosaic nursing shared governance teams to help recognize non-nursing caregivers and the extraordinary care they provide. Each Sunflower Award honoree receives a Sunflower Award pin, a certificate commending them as an "Extraordinary Caregiver", a Sunflower Award and a beautiful, hand-carved stone sculpture entitles "Circle of Friends".
Congratulations Lisa! Mosaic Cancer Care and our patients are so grateful and lucky to have a caregiver like you on our TEAM!
07/08/2025
The Blender Bike is always a favorite for the kids!
07/05/2025
Please help us congratulate our recent recipient🌼, Kalinda McCrary, LPN, at Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph – Medical Center. 🎉👏
To nominate the outstanding nurse in your life, complete the form on the Mosaic website at myMLC.com/daisy.
07/04/2025
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We hope you and your loved ones have a safe, happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸 Remember to take time to pause and reflect on the freedoms we have that many have fought for over the years. 🫶
07/04/2025
We hope you and your loved ones have a safe, happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸 Remember to take time to pause and reflect on the freedoms we have that many have fought for over the years. 🫶
07/03/2025
🇺🇸 Holiday Closure Reminder 🇺🇸
Our clinic will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day!
We wish all our patients and families a safe, healthy, and restful holiday! ❤️💙
07/03/2025
Congratulations to our recent Sunflower Award recipient, Lylli Mahon, patient care associate from Mosaic Long-Term Acute Care Hospital. 🌻
07/02/2025
Fourth of July weekend includes celebration of American freedom but can also be one of the busiest times for hospital emergency rooms (ER) and urgent cares (UC). First off, we encourage you to practice fireworks safety, water safety and so on, but if you do have an accident or injury, below is a short list of whether to visit the ER or the UC.
Visit the Emergency Department for:
🔹 Burns on the face, hands or feet
🔹 Chest pain or pressure could indicate signs of a heart attack
🔹 Deep or large cuts that involve muscle or bone
🔹 Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
🔹 Drowning and near-drowning incidents
🔹 Head injuries that cause a loss of consciousness or confusion
🔹 Heat-related illnesses
🔹 Severe allergic reactions
🔹 Signs of a stroke
🔹 Uncontrolled bleeding that doesn't stop with pressure
Visit Urgent Care for:
🔸 Cold or flu symptoms, including a sore throat, cough or mild fever
🔸 Ear or eye infections
🔸 Food poisoning, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea without signs of dehydration
🔸 Urinary tract infections
🔸 Minor cuts, burns or sprains
🔸 Minor back pain
🔸 Skin rashes or insect bites that aren't spreading
07/01/2025
We're excited for this year's Red Rally! Mosaic is, once again, the presenting sponsor and official health care provider for The Kansas City Chiefs training camp Missouri Western State University.
He’s back to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph! Back by popular demand, hip-hop artist Tech N9ne will once again be the featured performer at the Red Rally, the official kickoff pep rally of the Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp. The Red Rally is scheduled for Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Civic Center Park in downtown St. Joseph from 12-4pm.
The Sunday event includes a pre-rally, which begins at noon and features DJ music. Chiefs’ fans are encouraged to wear red, pick a spot and enjoy the fun atmosphere which includes inflatables forkids, t-shirts for sale, plus food and drink vendors. Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
At 1:30pm, country artist Blane Howard will perform. At 3pm, the “Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs” Mitch Holthus, will kick off the official rally with KC Wolf. Also expected are the Kansas City Chiefs ambassadors, Chiefs Rumble Drumline and the Griffon Spirit Team from Missouri Western State University.
The rally’s featured performer, Tech N9ne, will perform a set including his famous “Red Kingdom,”an anthem for all Chiefs football fans in addition to other hits. Tech N9ne will perform a family friendly show which is appropriate for kids. In less than two decades, Tech himself has earned three gold records, sold over two million albums, and made multiple appearances on Forbes’s “Hip-HopCash Kings” list. Tech’s multi-faceted skill set has not gone unrecognized by artists of all genres, exemplified by collaborations with such diverse artists as The Doors, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, Eminem, and Boyz II Men, to name just a few.
The Red Rally is a collaborative effort from Made With Uncommon Character, St. Joseph, MO, an organization supported by Mosaic Life Care, the City of St. Joseph, St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph School District and Visit St. Joseph, Missouri.
07/01/2025
Every month, Mosaic Life Care recognizes caregivers who go “above and beyond” and demonstrate one or more of Mosaic’s core values – Diversity and Inclusion, Sacred Trust, Integrity and Life Care – through the In-the-Spotlight Outstanding Performance Award (ITSOPA). Caregivers, patients and visitors can nominate any caregiver, doctor, advanced practice nurse or volunteer for this award.
Please help us congratulate our most recent Caregivers of the Month:
🏆 Roxann Atkison, RN — Life Care
🏆 Jace Drake, clinical practice manager — Life Care
🏆 Ashley Hanna, physical therapy assistant — Life Care
🏆 Heidi Moffat, patient care associate — Diversity and Inclusion
Do you know a caregiver, doctor, advanced practice nurse or volunteer who deserves this award? You can nominate them for an ITSOPA by completing the form at myMLC.com/spotlight.
06/28/2025
Today is Day! ♥️ Join CSC at Mosaic Life Care, Gilda’s Club, and our other healthcare partners as we celebrate the incredible community that uplifts cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones every day. We’re here to offer hope, connection, and support—no matter where you are. Help us spread the word by sharing this message and using the hashtags and 📢
Do you or someone you know need support? Reach out to us to find our more about our CSC events and activities!
06/26/2025
On Saturday, 6/28/25, Mosaic Cancer Care is joining its fellow Cancer Support Community (CSC), Gilda's Clubs and Healthcare Partners to celebrate the 4th annual . This is a day of awareness to promote the support, resources, and services that our passionate community provides to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones. Help us spread the word by sharing our posts and using the hashtags and 📢. Together, we can raise awareness about our free support services for anyone impacted by cancer.
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Mosaic Life Care's personalized approach to cancer treatment is provided by an expert team of Board-Certified physicians, nurses, therapists and caregivers who are dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes. We ensure our patients receive high quality cancer care through advanced technology and treatment plans.
Every day, we are increasing the number of cancer survivors in our community. We are committed to delivering clinical excellence, state-of-the-art technology and compassionate care to our patients. In additional to clinical care, we provide resources for the emotional, nutritional, social and financial challenges that you may face. We provide education and resources to both patients and their loved ones.
The quality of our cancer program is nationally recognized through our accreditation's and honors:
CoC Accreditation as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program through the American College of Surgeons.
Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification from the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The QOPI® Certification Program (QCP™) certifies oncology practices that meet nationally recognized standards for cancer care. This certification reaffirms our commitment to providing patients with high quality cancer care.
Mosaic Life Care was named one of Healthgrades® America’s 50 Best Hospitals™ in the nation. Having received this award means Mosaic Life Care is in the top 1 percent of hospitals in the nation for providing overall clinical excellence across a broad spectrum of conditions and procedures for at least six consecutive years.
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