University Health KC

12/09/2025

¿Tenía razón tu madre cuando te advertía que te enfermarías por jugar afuera en el frío? El Dr. Patricio Marcos, especialista en medicina interna, tiene las respuestas. Los pacientes de habla hispana pueden concertar una cita llamando a los Servicios de Interpretación al 816-307-6336.

12/08/2025

If your manic Mondays are only getting more as we head towards Christmas, remember these tips from Dr. Abbey Gripka:
* Know your priorities
* Reset expectations
* Keep up the healthy habits that have you thriving the rest of the year

12/05/2025

Thank you for the invite! You are learning from the best.

12/02/2025

“Gambling is a form of entertainment, but it can turn into an really quickly,” said University Health’s Jordyn Hanson, one of a few Certified Counselors in the region. Need help? Connect to Hanson with a call to 1-888-BETS-OFF. Thanks KCTV5 News Kansas City for the coverage.

Sports betting has launched in Missouri with warnings about responsible gambling.

11/29/2025

We are honored to be voted the Best of Eastern Jackson County 2025 by The Examiner. 💛💙

Huge thanks to our dedicated teams, our clinics, and of course our patients who trust us every day.

Click here to check out all of our winning clinics! https://www.universityhealthkc.org/bestofejc/

11/27/2025

Gratitude is in the air! At University Health, we’re thankful for our incredible patients, their families and friends, and our dedicated staff who make a difference every day. Here’s wishing you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday!

11/26/2025

Congratulations to Fariha Shafi, MD, on being selected by the American College of Physicians (ACP) as the Incoming Governor of the Missouri Chapter. Dr. Shafi describes this as “a dream come true and one of the most meaningful honors of my career.”

The ACP is the largest medical specialty organization in the United States, representing internal medicine physicians and sub-specialists. The organization is committed to improving patient care, advancing medical education, and supporting physicians throughout their careers.

“ACP has shaped my professional identity since early in my training. I still remember being inspired at my first meeting and hoping that someday I would be able to follow in the footsteps of the amazing leaders who have mentored, guided, and supported me in my professional journey,” Dr. Shafi adds.

“This opportunity reflects the values I care about most—service, leadership, and supporting the people who care for patients every day. I am deeply grateful, and I look forward to working with our incredible Missouri internal medicine community.”

11/25/2025

The season of giving is here, and the One World Pantry is spreading to our patients and community with turkeys, produce, and daily essentials.

Huge shout out to , , and for their generation donations.

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11/20/2025

As we head into a season of sniffles 🤧, sneezes and scratchy throats, pharmacists are reminding you that reaching for unused in your medicine cabinet is a bad idea.
Antibiotics are effective against bacteria, not viruses like the flu or common cold. Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them can lead to bacteria that becomes resistant to treatment.

11/19/2025

Thank you to the generous donors that make this possible 💙🤱💛

11/18/2025

In recognition of Day, neonatologist Josh Petrikin, MD and specialist Traci Johnson, MD spoke to Loren Halifax at FOX4 News Kansas City about helping moms deliver healthy babies.
If you’re thinking about having a baby, listen to one piece of advice Dr. J says you should do to help avoid a premature delivery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWVw6EfWsp0