North Kansas City Hospital

Whether you’re ready for that first child, need a new knee, suffering from chronic pain or experiencing a life-threatening health problem, North Kansas City Hospital can help. An overview of each of our services is provided in this section of our website.

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When you see an ambulance or an air flight helicopter, it’s most likely headed to Northland Emergency Center at North Kansas City Hospital. That’s because we have one of the busiest adult and pediatric emergency departments in Kansas City. Over the course of a year, we’ll treat nearly 65,000 people.

And for good reason. We’re a Level II Trauma Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with 42 beds. Our board certified emergency physicians are on-site 24/7. We have case managers and social workers who can assist patients with community resources, and we work with Synergy Services to train every employee on how to identify possible signs of domestic violence.

Breaking Ground
In June 2011, construction began on a new area for Northland Emergency Center. Project completion date is scheduled for February 2013. Groundbreaking Photos and Video

Features of the Expansion: 42 Rooms (no change in number of rooms)

31 exam/treatment rooms.

8 quick-treat rooms for minor emergencies.

3 trauma rooms.

All private rooms.

Rooms will increase in size compared to current rooms.

Natural light incorporated into most rooms.

Cart-based system to deliver services directly to patients.

Triage rooms increase from two to four.

Other Features

Project cost is $16 million which includes construction, furnishings and equipment.

Square footage increase from 18,000 square feet to 30,800 square feet.

Dedicated CT scanner allows for quicker diagnostic testing for emergency patients without impact to other hospital patients.

Enlarged area allows for improved flow of services. Last year ED staff cared for over 64,000 patients. New area is designed to accommodate over 80,000 patient visits.

Relocation of helipad so traffic isn't interrupted during a helicopter landing.

Addition of separate entrances for ambulance traffic and self-presenting patients.

Dedicated security substation for security staff and local police.

Doors into the treatment area will be secured with limited access.

Expansion will mean the relocation of Clay Edwards Drive as the new area will expand into the current drive.

ED will remain open for business as much of the current area will not be impacted suring the construction.

Emergency Department Physicians
Midwest Emergency Medical Services, PC

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