Lee's Summit Medical Center

10/15/2026

Prescription medications can play an important role in care — but when they’re misused or no longer needed, knowing how to handle them safely matters.

Learn more below about prescription drug classes that are commonly misused, including opioids, stimulants and central nervous system depressants.

Another way you can help is by safely disposing of medications you no longer need. On Saturday, Oct. 24, join HCA Midwest Health for our prescription drug take back day event: https://bit.ly/4zDzvEY.

Learn more about the impact of Crush the Crisis at HCA Healthcare facilities across the country: HCAhealthcare.com/CrushTheCrisis.

10/14/2026

At HCA Midwest Health, supporting career growth is an important part of strengthening patient care. As part of HCA Healthcare, our colleagues have access to workforce development programs that help them build new skills, advance their careers and step into critical roles.

Across our organization, HCA Healthcare invested more than $50 million last year in colleague education and development to help our people grow while supporting the needs of the communities we serve.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hMiPox

10/13/2026

50+ years. More than 670,000 meals. Countless moments of connection.

Since 1974, Lee’s Summit Medical Center and Meals on Wheels have worked together to serve our neighbors, providing nutritious meals and something equally meaningful — a friendly face, personal connection and reassurance.

Our Chief Executive Officer Gabe Clements and Chief Operating Officer Alex Villegas were honored to join this year’s Volunteer Appreciation event to recognize the dedicated volunteers who make this impact possible. Their service is a powerful reminder that caring for our community extends far beyond the walls of our hospital.

We’re proud of a partnership built on decades of service, compassion and connection, and grateful to everyone helping build a healthier, more connected community, one meal and one neighbor at a time.

10/12/2026

During Emergency Nurses Week, HCA Midwest Health joins our broader HCA Healthcare network in celebrating the emergency nurses who provide skilled, compassionate care when patients and families need it most. From triage and treatment to comfort and support, emergency nurses help guide patients through some of life’s most urgent moments.

At HCA Healthcare, emergency care teams help care for approximately 10 million emergency room patients each year. We are committed to supporting nurses with resources, education and tools that help them deliver high-quality, patient-centered care every day.

To all our emergency nurses, thank you for the expertise and steady presence you bring to every shift and every patient you serve.

10/09/2026

Did you know? According to SAMHSA, an estimated 7.2 million people age 12 or older misused prescription pain relievers in 2025.

That’s why HCA Midwest Health is joining HCA Healthcare facilities across the country to help make safe medication disposal more accessible. In partnership with our local police department, we’re hosting our take back day event on Saturday, Oct. 24: https://bit.ly/4rSiB2t.

Take back day provides a safe and anonymous way to dispose of medications you no longer need, including those left over from previous procedures or medical visits.

💡See how started as a local idea and grew across HCA Healthcare:
https://bit.ly/4yIhdSX

10/08/2026

A mammogram is more than another appointment — it’s a proactive step that can help protect your health. 💗

Breast cancer screening can help detect breast cancer early, when treatment may be more effective. If you’re due for a mammogram — or getting ready for your first one — watch our video to learn what to expect and how to prepare.

In 2025, healthcare professionals across our broader HCA Healthcare network performed approximately 1 million screening mammograms, helping people prioritize preventive care.

Due for a screening mammogram? Book yours online at https://bit.ly/4y5kM4f.

10/06/2026

During Physician Assistant Week, HCA Midwest Health joins our broader HCA Healthcare network to recognize the important role physician assistants (PAs) play in caring for patients and supporting care teams.

Across specialties and care settings, PAs bring clinical knowledge, collaboration and compassion to the patient care experience. Whether conducting physical exams, helping guide treatment plans or supporting follow-up care, they work closely with physicians and colleagues to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.

As part of HCA Healthcare, PAs collaborate with care teams across a network that supported approximately 47 million patient encounters in 2025 across 190 hospitals and 2,500 outpatient facilities — helping make care possible for patients, families and communities.

To all our PAs, thank you for the care, expertise and support you bring to patients, families and care teams.

10/05/2026

Please join us in congratulating Anne Franklin, Patient Dining Associate, on being named Lee’s Summit Medical Center’s Employee of the Month!

Anne brings our Excellence ALWAYS values to life through You First, Attitude and Willingness every day. By taking the time to learn each patient’s dietary needs and personal preferences, she turns meals into meaningful moments of care and comfort.

One patient shared how Anne learned their favorite fruits and even made them a peanut butter sandwich each day during their stay, always with a smile and a positive attitude.

Thank you, Anne, for going above and beyond to make every patient feel cared for, valued and seen.

Help us celebrate Anne by leaving a heart and a congratulations in the comments!

10/04/2026

Could you save a life in just two steps?

During Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, we're encouraging everyone to learn Hands-Only CPR. This simple skill can help keep blood flowing until emergency responders arrive. Watch the video and learn how you can make a difference when every second counts.

Want hands-on training? Join us for a free class on Friday, Oct. 13 from 9-11 a.m. at Lee's Summit Medical Center. No experience, no certification, no registration required.

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10/03/2026

❤️ Three years in a row and still making a difference!

For the third consecutive year, HCA Midwest Health has been named the top fundraising company for the American Heart Association - Kansas Heart & Stroke Walk. 🎉

More than 200 colleagues came together to walk, raise funds and support heart and brain health across the Kansas City community. We're especially proud of CEO Gabe Clements for serving as co-chair of this year's event and helping champion this important cause throughout the region.

Thank you to every colleague, family member and supporter who made this achievement possible. Your generosity and commitment reflect our mission to care for and improve human life, both inside and outside our hospital walls.

Together, we're building healthier communities. Join us in supporting the American Heart Association's lifesaving work and helping create a healthier future for all.

10/02/2026

Behind every patient story is a team committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care.

Two ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) survivors recently reunited with HCA Midwest colleagues who cared for them during some of the most critical moments of their lives.

We’re grateful for the dedicated HCA Midwest Health colleagues at Research Medical Center (RMC) who continue to make an incredible impact in the lives of patients and families every day.

Read the full story and celebrate this meaningful reunion with us: https://bit.ly/3Tzygaq.

10/01/2026

Safe medication disposal is one way we can help make our communities healthier. This October, HCA Midwest Health is joining HCA Healthcare facilities across the country for the eighth annual “Crush the Crisis” national prescription drug take back day, held in alignment with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

You can help HCA Midwest Health by removing medications you no longer need from your home and bringing them to our upcoming collection event.

📅 Date: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Learn more: HCAhealthcare.com/CrushTheCrisis.

09/30/2026

At HCA Midwest Health, caring like family means showing up for our communities in meaningful ways. As part of HCA Healthcare, our colleagues support more than 10,000 organizations through volunteerism, charitable giving and community leadership.

Together, these efforts help expand access to resources and build healthier communities where we live and work.

See how HCA Healthcare is supporting communities across our organization: https://bit.ly/3Vhg1Hi.

09/29/2026

💙 Feeling anxious from time to time can be a normal response to stress. But when worry feels constant, hard to control or disruptive to your day, it may be time to seek support.

Anxiety, panic attacks and panic disorder are related, but they’re not the same. Understanding the difference can help you describe what you’re feeling and know when to talk with a doctor or mental health clinician.

Learn the signs of anxiety and panic attacks — including racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness or a sudden sense of fear — and when support can help: https://bit.ly/46RNpa8.

➡️ If anxiety or panic symptoms are affecting your sleep, work, relationships or daily life, talk with your doctor or schedule an assessment with a mental health clinician: https://bit.ly/4z5EoGq.

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress, call or text the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or use its online chat services at https://bit.ly/4z5Mv5F. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

09/28/2026

Congratulations to the 24 HCA Midwest Health directors and vice presidents who recently graduated from the HCA Healthcare Leadership Institute Academy.

This achievement reflects their commitment to growing as leaders, strengthening our teams and supporting the high-quality, patient-centered care our communities count on every day. As part of HCA Healthcare, we are proud to invest in leadership development that helps our colleagues advance their skills, share best practices and continue improving care across our network.

Please join us in celebrating these leaders and the meaningful work they do to help care for and improve human life!

09/25/2026

Congratulations to Kalaa Thomas, an ER nurse with HCA Midwest Health and Healthtrust Workforce Solutions, for being honored as the September recipient of the Blue KC Answering the Call award at a recent Kansas City Royals game!

Kalaa became a nurse after making a promise to her mother, who died of breast cancer, that she would pursue a career in nursing. As an ER nurse, she has found purpose in helping people during some of their most vulnerable moments.

During COVID-19, Kalaa answered the call to serve in California, where the need for ER nurses was great. The experience took a heavy toll, and when she returned home, she realized she was still carrying the weight of what she had seen and experienced. Through The Battle Within, an organization that supports former military personnel and first responders coping with hidden trauma, Kalaa found support, healing and a path back to the work she loves. Today, she gives back as a mentor, helping others navigate their own healing journeys.

Please join us in congratulating Kalaa on this meaningful recognition and thanking her for the compassion, resilience and heart she brings to our community.

09/25/2026

On Research Administrator Day, HCA Midwest Health celebrates our research administrators for their dedication to advancing innovation that improves care, quality access and outcomes.

Across our HCA Healthcare network, research spans clinical care, population health, trauma, nursing, graduate medical education and more — helping improve how we serve patients and communities.

Research administrators play a vital role in moving this work forward — supporting collaboration, enabling operations and helping bring meaningful innovations into practice across our system. Explore more at: https://bit.ly/4hp9lOK.

09/24/2026

💓 Does your heart ever feel like it’s pounding, racing, fluttering or skipping a beat? These sensations can be signs of heart palpitations.

Heart palpitations are common, but some may need medical attention. Seek medical care if palpitations keep coming back or occur with symptoms of chest pain, fainting, severe dizziness or shortness of breath.

Triggers can be different for everyone. Stress, caffeine, poor sleep, dehydration, certain medications and other factors may play a role.

Know what heart palpitations can feel like, what may contribute to them and when to seek care for a racing heart or skipped heartbeat: https://bit.ly/4cZ7f6L.

📍Concerned about your heart rhythm or palpitations that keep coming back? For nonemergency concerns, talk with your doctor or find care near you: https://bit.ly/4h8rTDY.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

09/23/2026

When Greg Stokes heard the word “cancer,” everything changed. It marked the beginning of a long journey filled with surgeries and moments of doubt. But it also became a story of resilience, powered by faith, family and a groundbreaking treatment called histotripsy.

Read Greg’s story and learn how histotripsy offered new hope after more than a decade of cancer treatment:

After many years of cancer treatment, Greg Stokes finds hope with a new procedure called histotripsy.

09/23/2026

Su***de is a leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24 in the U.S., according to the CDC.

Warning signs aren't always obvious. Small changes — like not responding to praise, looking different than usual or changes in hygiene — can be signs that someone may need support. Swipe for more warning signs to watch for and find teen su***de prevention resources at https://bit.ly/4dvCqGU.

Help is available through our broader HCA Healthcare network. With 50 inpatient locations and more than 180 outpatient programs across 14 states, we help connect families with care and resources when they need them.

Explore mental health services or make an appointment with a compassionate mental health clinician: https://bit.ly/4xH4378

If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, call or text 988, or chat at https://bit.ly/4rpxeKF. Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency.

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