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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Today, we rank among the nation's top academic medical centersin 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.

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.

Marillac helps kids with mental illness and behavioral challenges transform their lives by offering a continuum of specialized mental and behavioral healthcare services for children and adolescents. At The University of Kansas Health System Marillac Campus, each child has access to highly specialized services to meet their individual needs. From assessment to treatment and follow-up care, all programs are designed to help kids return to their home and community. Services include:

Ethan Payne suffered serious burns in a 2020 car accident, which claimed the life of his younger brother, Caden. But thanks to his extraordinary commitment during rehabilitation, Payne has returned to playing football at McPherson College in central Kansas.

The Rehabilitation Hall of Fame recognizes achievements of patients who have overcome significant medical challenges, and it celebrates the efforts of the care team that helped them on their journeys.

While the world sat in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ethan Payne prepared to play football on a scholarship to McPherson College in central Kansas. He was a good student who enjoyed spending time with his family, playing the saxophone and working out.

On June 6, 2020, Ethan was involved in a car accident that took the life of his younger brother, Caden, and severely injured Ethan. He was emergently transported to the burn unit at The University of Kansas Health System.

Ethan spent 2 long months on the burn unit at our health system. During that time, he underwent many skin graft surgeries and endured excruciating pain. He transferred to our health systems rehabilitation unit in August 2020.

When Ethan arrived at rehab, he was able to walk but was unable to stand fully upright due to the burns on his stomach and back. The burns on his face made it difficult to open his mouth to talk and chew. Basic activities like going to the bathroom, dressing and grooming were challenging due to the burns and grafts on his arms and hands.

Ethan was dedicated to recovery and gave his best effort every day. He worked with physical, occupational and speech therapists to restore his range of motion and return to his daily activities. His nursing and physician teams worked to manage his pain and ensure the proper healing of his wounds.

His recovery has been remarkable, although challenges do still exist. He is unable to fully straighten his right elbow and has difficulty regulating his body temperature. A radial nerve injury does not allow him to actively move his left wrist or fingers.

Despite these challenges, Ethan has returned to college and is playing football as a linebacker. He continues to grieve the loss of his brother but enjoys spending time with his family when he is back in Kansas City.

We thank Ethan for the lessons we have learned from your story: to cherish every day with our loved ones, to persevere through adversity, and that independence and happiness are still possible after loss and injury.