KU Medical Center is a public academic health center located in Kansas City, Kansas. Established in 1920, it houses the University of Kansas' schools of medicine, nursing, and health professions. The medical center is committed to excellence in education, research, and patient care, serving communities in Kansas and beyond.

KU Medical Center specializes in:

• Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Critical Care.

• General Pediatrics and Infant Care.

• Burn and Wound Care, Trauma, and Emergency Services.

• Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

• Primary Care and Wellness/Preventive Medicine.

KU Medical Center ensures quality by:

• Implementing a culture that puts patients first and delivers the best care available.

• Achieving continuous accreditation by The Joint Commission since 2008.

• Maintaining Magnet® designation, indicating high-quality patient care and nursing excellence.

Vision:

• To improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through partnership and innovation in education, research, and health care.

 Mission:

• To educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world.

KU Medical Center has received:

• Magnet® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program for four terms.

• Recognition as one of the best hospitals in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report.

• Continuous accreditation by The Joint Commission since 200