Shawnee Mission Health is a full-service 504-bed hospital owned by the Adventist Hospital System located in Merriam near Interstate 35 at 9100 W. 75th St in Johnson County, Kansas. In addition to the hospital itself it has a free-standing outpatient surgery, a community health education building, five physician office buildings and an associate child care center.
The hospital prides itself in the use of minimally invasive technology. In 2009, it opened a $112 million expansion, including a new Emergency Department, ICU, Cardiac Care Unit and Birth Center.
History
Adventist Health System
Shawnee Mission Health is a member of Adventist Health System. Adventist Health System is a non-profit faith-based health care organization headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Adventist Health System was founded in 1973 to support and strengthen the Seventh-day Adventist health care organizations.
Shawnee Mission Medical Center became an Adventist Health System affiliate in 2002, joining 44 other hospital campuses with more than 8,000 licensed beds in 10 states.
Building
In 1962, Shawnee Mission Medical Center was a one-story, 65-bed community hospital. Today, Shawnee Mission Health expands its reach and draws patients from throughout the Kansas City metro area with two campuses, Shawnee Mission Medical Center (Merriam, KS) and Shawnee Mission Health - Prairie Star (Lenexa, KS).
Building Expansions to date
Main Campus
- A 70-bed wing expansion opened in 1966, bringing the total number of beds to 135.
- In 1977 a new four-floor tower opened, bringing the total number of beds to 385.
- In 2009, the new Critical Care Services Expansion (CCSE) opened, tripling the size and capacity of the ER, adding four new operating rooms and offering an array of new amenities for patients and families.
- In 2011 the final two floors of the CCSE opened, bringing the total number of beds to 504.
Birth Center
- In February 2013, the Shawnee Mission Birth Center opened, which tripled the size of the previous birth center. In 2014, nearly 5,000 babies were born in the new Center (more than any other hospital in Kansas City).
Cancer Center
- The Shawnee Mission Cancer Center opened in February 2014 and provides patients with the complete continuum of care by adding outpatient oncology services.
Prairie Star
- In 2014, the second building at Shawnee Mission Health - Prairie Star opened housing new offices for Primary Care, Therapy Specialties, Hand Center and Center for Pain Medicine.
Shawnee Mission Health
With the Prairie Star campus in Lenexa, physician offices throughout Johnson and Wyandotte Counties and CorporateCare locations across the metro, Shawnee Mission Medical Center is more than just a hospital campus at I-35 and 75th Street in Merriam. Shawnee Mission Health (SMH) isn't a big corporate hospital system; it's a network of health care facilities and providers, working to exceed our patients' expectations by delivering quality care with compassion.
"Our future is about more than being a hospital," said Ken Bacon, President and CEO of SMH. "When the community hears Shawnee Mission Health, they should think of a network of health care facilities and providers working to exceed patients' expectations by delivering quality care with compassion."
General Overview of services offered
Shawnee Mission Health is dedicated to improving the health of patients' bodies, minds and spirits. A variety of services are offered to make SMH the destination patients chose for health care excellence.
o Bariatric Surgery o Behavioral Health o Birth Center o Breast Center o Britain Infant Development Center o Cancer Center o Center for Pain Medicine o CorporateCare o Emergency Services o Endocrinology and Diabetes o Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics o Fecal Microbiota Transplant o GI Services o Hand Center o Heart and Vascular Center o Holistic Care o Home Health Care o Massage o Men's Health o Neurology o Orthopedics o Radiology o Robotics o Sleep Disorders Center o Surgical Services o Therapy Specialties o Urgent Care o Wellness o Women's Health o Wound Care Center
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Core Values/Mission
Mission
Improving Health Through Christian Service.
Values
Respect, Service, Excellence, Integrity and Stewardship
Leadership
- Ken Bacon, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Regional CEO of the Mid-America Region of Adventist Health System
- Karsten Randolph, Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer
- Larry Botts, MD, Chief Medical Officer
- Robin Harrold, Vice President of Ambulatory Network
- Sheri Hawkins, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer
Awards/Rankings
- 7/2013: Blue Cross and Blue Shield Distinction Center
- 1/22/2014: Becker's Hospital Review: "100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs"
- 3/24/2014: The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for inpatient diabetes care program
- 10/31/2014: "A" grade in the 2014 Fall Hospital Safety Score
- 11/3/2014: Named a High 5 for Mom & Baby designation
- 11/4/2014: 2014 Guardian of Excellence Award Winner
- 11/14/2014: 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission
- 12/15/2014: Platinum designation by Optum
- 4/30/2015: "A" grade in Spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score
- 4/30/2015: Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure Silver Achievement Award
- 4/30/2015: Becker's Hospital Review - A Great Place to Work in Health Care
- 5/21/2015: NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition
Birth Center
Shawnee Mission Health's Birth Center is the leading birth center in Kansas City. Every year, nearly 5,000 families choose SMH to deliver their babies each year. Shawnee Mission Health offers state-of-the-art facilities, personalized birth experienced, dedicated staff and Level III NICU.
They also offer pre and postnatal classes for parents and have many resources for families and parents including breastfeeding support and postpartum depression.
In 2014, the Shawnee Mission Birth Center set a record for amount of babies delivered - 4,915.
Cancer Center
Shawnee Mission Cancer Center opened in 2014 on the southwest corner of SMMC campus to provide one central location for comprehensive outpatient care, including oncology treatment, detection, prevention and support groups.
The Cancer Center was designed with patients in mind, from private areas to family rooms, the Cancer Center offers nutrition programs, counseling, on-site specialty pharmacy, spiritual and fitness wellness programs, educational classes, physical and occupational therapy, plus a boutique and salon to help restore positive body image.
Lee Ann Britain Infant Development Center
The Lee Ann Britain Infant Development Center has touched the lives of more than 4,000 children since 1972. They serve special needs from birth to six years of age and provide a program to involve family and friends in the process of therapeutic treatment and education.
Each child has an individualized program with physical, occupational and music therapists, speech language pathologists, early childhood special education teachers, behavior analysts, social workers and paraprofessionals working with them through the program.
Outpatient services
Primary Care
Shawnee Mission Primary Care offers seven locations with extended hours and same-day appointments in Johnson County. All seven locations have earned NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition. Locations include:
- De Soto, Kansas
- Merriam, Kansas (2 locations)
- Lenexa, Kansas
- Shawnee, Kansas
- West Lenexa, Kansas
- Leawood, Kansas
Urgent Care
Shawnee Mission Urgent Care is located at 9040 Quivira Rd in Lenexa, KS. Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m., they have Board-certified physicians, registered nurses and radiology technicians onsite to serve patients with no appointment needed. Laboratory and X-ray facilities are also on-site to help with a variety of illnesses and injuries.
Community Involvement/Outreach
Events
LiV:LIV: Living in Vitality
Formally known as Speaking of Women's Health, Living in Vitality empowers women through uplifting and educational conferences, wellness events and activities. LIV's mission is to empower Kansas City women to live healthier lives physically, mentally and spiritually.
Celebration of Thanksgiving
Shawnee Mission Health holds an annual event to celebrate the holiday season with friends and family in the community. In 2014, Shawnee Mission Health held a concert for the community with Christian pop band, The Afters.
Classes & Support Groups
Shawnee Mission Health offers a variety of educational classes such as CPR training, babysitting, fitness and wellness, stress management and more for men and women of all ages. They also offer support services for personal, emotional or medical assistance.
ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center
Shawnee Mission Health offers a free service 24/7, 365 days a year for the community of the Kansas City Metro area. Staffed by registered nurses, the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center provides medical advice and direction. As of February 2014, the ASK-A-NURSE resource center has answered more than 3 million calls.
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