North Kansas City Hospital

Fitness classes don’t have to be intimidating. We have land and water classes available for all fitness levels! Discover what everyone’s talking about and sign up for one today at nkch.org/fitnessclasses.

A rose vial that includes a message from President and CEO Stephen Reintjes Sr., MD, will adorn the Donate Life float in the Rose Parade tomorrow morning in Pasadena. Dr. Reintjes’ rose will be one of thousands on the Donate Life Rose Parade float honoring donors, recipients and others touched by organ and tissue donation. The Donate Life float, called Woven Together: the Dance of Life, honors organ, eye and tissue transplant recipients and donors. The float represents a collaborative national effort by 50 organizations, including the local Midwest Transplant Network, to reach people with the simple, life-giving message that organ, eye and tissue donations save lives. As of Nov. 14, NKCH had nine organ donor heroes with 27 organs transplanted including kidneys being the most donated at nine, followed by: liver (eight), heart (five), lungs (four) and intestines (one). There were 53 tissue and cornea hero donors with up to 5,300 lives improved through the donations.

We love our community ❤️ Community Health & Wellness is out year-round providing free health screenings at farmers markets, libraries, churches and community centers. Visit nkch.org/healthscreenings to find one near you.

Who doesn’t love the feeling of clean sheets? Environmental Services ensures departments across the hospital are stocked with fresh linens. This year, they delivered an impressive 123,201 blankets and 202,868 hospital gowns to help keep our patients comfortable and refreshed. They also clean around 500 rooms every day!

Tomorrow is the last day of the year and we are so close to meeting the $50,000 matching gift from generous supporters, Patty Garney and her late husband Charles. Your donation will help drive innovation across all areas of the hospital, including our Cancer Center. Together, we can continue delivering exceptional care to the Northland community. Donate today at nkch.org/giving.

Becca Stone, RN, nominated Ashlee Turner, CNA, her 9th Floor Pavilion coworker, for the Sunflower Award after Ashley competently handled an emergency situation. Becca wrote how Ashlee displayed great heroism when a patient’s family member suffered a medical emergency in the Pavilion drive while Ashlee was discharging a patient. Becca noted Ashlee kept a calm demeanor and responded to the emergency while keeping her discharging patient calm. “She was able to think on her feet and save the day,” Becca said. “I believe Ashlee’s quick thinking had a huge outcome on the situation. I am very proud of her.” Congratulations, Ashlee! 🌻

A hospital is more than doctors, nurses and patients - Plant Operations is always hard at work maintaining 1.8 million square feet of space. This year, they completed 28,145 work orders, including the replacement of 1,200 ceiling tiles, to keep the hospital a place of healing and comfort.

We believe in embracing innovation to provide the best care possible. That’s why we’re always investing in the latest medical technology and equipment to improve outcomes, enhance comfort and redefine the patient experience. Here’s a look at what new tech we’ve acquired this year.

Have you tried turning it off and turning it back on again? Our IT service desk has seen an average of 122 tickets per day this year. They assist with everything from general office computers and printers to medical equipment.

We have 173 wonderful volunteers that help greet patients, answer phones, deliver flowers, assist family members, ready trauma rooms and so much more. Adults and students can apply to volunteer at the hospital in a variety of departments. Visit nkch.org/volunteers to learn more.