Press Releases

5/27/2026

Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Earns National Breast Center Reaccreditation

(05/27/26) 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
4/21/2026

MU Health Care to Open Primary Care Clinic in Holts Summit

(04/21/26) 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
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