Heartland Health Monitor

The award represents a sweeping victory for the foundation, which argued that HCA, the largest hospital operator in the world, reneged on its commitments.

Abengoa Bioenergy has idled ethanol plants in Hugoton and Colwich as the company explores bankruptcy protection.

Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City is changing its name to reflect its broader reach across the state of Kansas

The partnership between Cerner Corporation and the Great Plains Health Alliance allows small, rural hospitals to take advantage of technology that is typically available only to larger, urban facilities.

A clinical trial is underway at University of Kansas Cancer Center to test a therapy that harnesses the power of a patient’s own immune system to attack malignant cells.

The report notes a slight drop in child poverty in Kansas but fewer poor children are considered eligible for Medicaid.

An executive with Cargill, a major food processing and agricultural commodities corporation, addressed a group at Kansas State University.

A new facility to treat people with mental health issues is opening this week in Olathe. Cottonwood Springs Hospital will also treat people with addictions and substance abuse problems.

The grant will fund a dental health program for pre-kindergarten through high school-aged children in rural Kansas communities.

Greg Graves is also leading the University of Kansas Hospital’s fund raising drive for its new multimillion-dollar patient tower.