Research Medical Center
Research Medical Center has provided comprehensive healthcare services to the Kansas City community since 1886. As a 590-bed acute-care hospital, it offers a wide range of services, including emergency care with a Level I Trauma Center, a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, oncology care in partnership with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, and specialized programs such as the Grossman Burn Center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The hospital's mission centers on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the community, combining advanced technology with patient-focused services.
Research Medical Center has received numerous accolades, including the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2022, and the American Heart Association's Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® awards for both heart failure and stroke in 2022. They were also recognized as one of America’s best 100 hospitals for stroke care and gastrointestinal surgery in 2023 by Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards.