University Health KC

03/02/2026

University Health was proud to share this video with high school students nationwide who are considering a career in healthcare! 💙💛

03/02/2026

‼️Link in bio to register‼️

Launch your nursing career with confidence !

👩🏻‍⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️Meet nurse managers and staff, tour our nurse renewal rooms, and explore what makes our environment so special.

😷🩺We’re hiring in telemetry, medical/surgical, primary care, and more!

💯Discover perks like a four-week nursing sabbatical, flexible scheduling, favorable nurse/patient ratios, and on-site interviews with same-day contingent offers.

Your next chapter in nursing starts here!

02/26/2026

World Cup soccer is fast approaching. Inspired by the pros? ⚽️🏟️

It might be a great time to add strength training to your workout routine.

University Health Sports Medicine’s Dr. Meg Gibson sat down with Fox4 to share the benefits and precautions to keep in mind when working out.

Link in bio for full interview!

02/19/2026

If you’re looking to fill your plate with food that’s good for your heart, look past the diet fads.

Fox 4 welcomed UH cardiologist Ryan Eckert, MD to talk about the number one killer of American women: heart disease.

Dr. Eckert said the Mediterranean Diet is recommended to help manage cholesterol, but don’t just focus on what you cut out of your diet.

👉Full interview at link in bio!

02/18/2026

While it’s a toss-up which uncle was the coolest, there’s no question that doctors consider mammography the gold standard of breast cancer detection. 💛💙

📲Call 816-404-0690 to schedule your screening.

02/17/2026

If Day had a mascot, it could be a University Health (UH) emotional support dog named Arlo.

The 5-year old golden doodle loves UH patients and staff. And as you can see, they love him back.

Arlo shows kindness by showing up and being present. How will you show kindness today? Let us know in the comment section.

02/10/2026

Beloved actor Catherine O’Hara’s official cause of death was recently revealed as a pulmonary embolism, with cancer listed as the underlying condition. University Health cardiologist Ryan Eckert, MD explains what this serious blockage in a lung artery is, why it can be life-threatening, and what to watch for.

02/09/2026

This week, University Health unveiled a special space honoring our DAISY Award-winning nurses. 🧑🏽‍⚕️🌼

DAISY founders Mark and Bonnie Barnes joined the celebration and said it best:
“This organization cares about its nurses and treats them with tremendous respect.”

Want to be part of a team like this? Click the link to explore opportunities. www.uhkc.org/UHnursing

02/04/2026

It’s a common health issue that women often endure in silence. 😢

But this story is proof that you don’t have to suffer. Support and treatment are available.💙💛

🙌 Do you have a recent healthcare win at University Health that you’d like to share? Email us at publicrelations@uhkc.org!

01/30/2026

Congratulations, Jolie!
Ingram's is honoring Jolie Justus Chief Legal Officer of the Year in its sixth annual Executive of the Year and C-Suite Awards. From Justus’ intelligence and wit to her compassion and dedication, she continues to earn the respect of everyone in the organization.

PUBLISHED JANUARY 2026 At a hospital system that manages nearly 21,000 annual patient admissions, and multiples of that with emergency-room and outpatient visits, Jolie Justus advances health care not with a stethoscope or cardiogram, but with a blend of tenacity, empathy, and strategic acumen. She....