Children’s Mercy Earns Top Hospital Rating
Now the nation knows what we in Kansas City have always known. For a second time, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics ranks among the nation's top pediatric hospitals, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2009 "America's Best Children's Hospitals." Randall L. O’Donnell, PhD states "We are proud of the quality care our entire staff provides, and being recognized among the best children's hospitals in the nation. This honor reinforces our commitment to provide the finest medical care to children everywhere".
Celebrate 100 Years of the Zoo with Great Deals
If you haven’t made it to the zoo this summer, make plans for a trip before heading back to school. In honor of the Zoo’s 100th anniversary, you can celebrate with 100-cent Mondays through Aug. 31. Each Monday a zoo-riffic item will be available for purchase for only 100 cents. In August you can enjoy a corn dog (8/3), ice cream novelty (8/10), chips or animal cookies (8/17), carousel ride (8/24) and smoothies (8/31). See the zoo and save money--a fun, end-of-summer combination!
Shawnee Girl Named Ambassador for Psoriasis Walk
For the past three years, Loren Hinkle has contended with the itching and bleeding of psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that inflames the skin and/or joints of 7.5 million Americans. But now Loren is excited to be chosen as the Ambassador for the Psoriasis Walk for a Cure, a position that will help her educate people about the disease she likens to a whole-body mosquito bite. Join Loren for the Walk at Theis Park, Saturday, Aug. 29, at 9:00.