About Us
About The University of Kansas Health System
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education. Our physicians are researchers and educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and technologies of the future.
We are committed to continuing our legacy of excellence by providing outstanding service, leading-edge patient care and healthcare education to people in the Kansas City region, throughout Kansas and beyond. ? Bob Page
President and CEO, The University of Kansas Health System
Our promise to you
We know you have many hospitals in Kansas City to choose from for your care. At The University of Kansas Health System, we provide the most current and effective treatments in a welcoming, professional and caring environment. Our vision, mission and values represent our commitment to your overall health and satisfaction with our hospital. Our goal is to ensure that you have the best possible healthcare experience by receiving quality care and outstanding service.
To lead the nation in caring, healing, teaching and discovering.
As an academic health system serving the people of Kansas, the region and the nation, The University of Kansas Health System will enhance the health and wellness of the individuals, families and communities we serve.
Our core values drive our decisions, our actions and our care.
Excellence
Compassion
Diversity
Innovation
Integrity
Evidence-based decision-making
Our differences
The academic advantage
Our knowledge, expertise and advanced technology are unmatched by those of community hospitals.
Our history
From humble beginnings, we've transformed into one of the nation's best academic health systems.
Caring for the region
We provide the highest quality care to people across the region so they can stay closer to home.
Accreditation and recognition
Our patients are the focus of everything we do. That focus is how we have earned a reputation as the region's premier academic medical center.
Publications and newsletters
Our publications cover healthy lifestyle news, athletic training tips,  wellness info and more from a trusted source - The University of Kansas Health.
Quality healthcare
Measuring hospital quality is no easy task. A number of factors are considered when determining what makes a quality hospital. We embrace a quality-focused, service-minded culture of care.
Leadership team
Our leadership team is steadfast in its drive and commitment to support and empower all members of the organization in our shared quest to lead the nation in caring, healing, teaching and discovering.
Corporate partners
We partner with organizations that support our mission to serve the healthcare needs of people who live throughout the greater Kansas City metropolitan community. Learn more about our corporate partnerships.
About us
Learn more about the comprehensive care we provide for even the most complex conditions across specialties. 
Our commitment to your rights as a patient
We respect your role in making decisions about your care. We will provide care in a manner that is sensitive to cultural, racial, religious and other differences. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability or source of payment.
We will respond to your reasonable requests for treatment and to your healthcare needs, depending on both the urgency of your situation and on our ability to provide the kind of treatment you may require.
We urge you to participate in decisions about your healthcare. Talk with your caregivers and actively participate in planning your care to help ensure that the care you receive reflects your dignity, your desires and your values.
Putting patients first
At The University of Kansas Health System, our exceptional staff provide high-quality care for our patients and support for their families. Here, patients have access to the latest medical technology, new facilities that support the healing process, and an experienced and highly trained staff.
A top academic medical center
Today, we rank among the nation's top academic medical centers  in both patient satisfaction and in the quality and safety of the care we provide. Our goal is nothing less than to be the best hospital in the country. We are pursuing that goal by following one basic belief: Always put the needs of patients first.
World-class caregivers
Our physician specialists are recognized leaders in treating the most challenging illnesses and injuries, while achieving outstanding patient outcomes. Our nurses and other caregivers are known for delivering expert, attentive and compassionate patient care. Members of our support staff provide essential services that create a pleasant and inviting atmosphere for patients and their families.
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Starting from humble beginnings, The University of Kansas Health System is now one of the top academic medical centers in the nation. Learn about our journey. 