Press Releases

5/27/2026

Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Earns National Breast Center Reaccreditation

University of Missouri Health Care’s Ellis Fischel Cancer Center has been reaccredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), reaffirming its position as
4/21/2026

MU Health Care to Open Primary Care Clinic in Holts Summit

MU Health Care will open a new primary care clinic in Holts Summit on May 5, 2026, that will improve access to health care for patients who live in the
4/13/2026

University of Missouri School of Medicine and MU Health Care Launch Comprehensive Clinical Trial Resource

(04/13/26) The University of Missouri School of Medicine and MU Health Care have launched a clinical trials resource to provide prospective participants and providers with easy access to information on
2/23/2026

Annual Radiothon Raises More than $264,000 for Children’s Hospital

(02/23/26) Children’s Miracle Network, Multipli Credit Union and Zimmer Communications teamed up to raise $264,158 Feb. 19 and 20 for MU Health Care’s Children’s Hospital during the 20th annual Miracles
2/9/2026

Fucik Named 2026 Nursing Leadership Fellow

(02/09/26) MU Health Care System Chief Nursing Executive Shanon Fucik, MBA, RN, will be inducted as a 2026 fellow to the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL).
1/9/2026

High Flu Activity Putting Pressure on Hospitals

(01/09/26) MU Health Care is among the many health systems nationwide experiencing high emergency department and inpatient volumes due to ongoing flu and respiratory illnesses and is urging patients to
1/8/2026

MU Health Care Ambulances Earn Pediatric Ready Certification

(01/08/26) The Missouri Emergency Medical Services for Children (MO EMSC) has certified that all MU Health Care ambulances are properly equipped to transport children of any age and ambulance staff
10/15/2025

MU Health Care and School of Medicine recognized as 2025 Wellbeing First Champion

(10/15/25) University of Missouri Health Care and the Mizzou School of Medicine have earned recognition as a Wellbeing First Champion for 2025 by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare.
10/2/2025

MU Health Care Recognized for Fragility Fracture Patient Care

(10/02/25) University of Missouri Health Care is the only health care system in the state to receive the American Orthopaedic Association’s 2025 Own the Bone® Star Performer designation, an achievement
9/18/2025

MU Health Care Offers Innovative New Treatment for Heart Rhythm Problems

(09/18/25) MU Health Care is the first Missouri health system outside of St. Louis and Kansas City to offer a new technique to treat heart rhythm problems such as atrial