With two major hospitals and a county health department, Kansas City is a regional leader in health care. The 418-bed University of Kansas Hospital is a teaching hospital for the University of Kansas Medical School. A Carnegie Research I institution, it receives at least $40 million in annual federal research funding. Areas of specialty include cancer treatment and prevention, neurology, kidney disease, liver and kidney transplants, and pain management. A cancer consultation service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Providence Medical Center is a 400-bed, not-for-profit community hospital. It offers an extensive array of services including cancer and cardiac care, a Family Care Centre for obstetrical, pediatric and gynecological services, and an out-patient Rehabilitation Center. The Wyandotte County Public Health Department provides clinics for adults and children as well as immunization and family planning information. Most services are available for a nominal or sliding-scale fee.
