AdventHealth Kansas City

Growing up, Abbie Weatherley saw boundless career opportunities in healthcare and this early inspiration led her to become a nurse aide, a role where she discovered her true passion. “I am captivated by the blend of science, art and compassion that is required in healthcare. In addition, I love that my department keeps me learning constantly. I can confidently say that I am in the right profession, hospital and department,” shared Weatherley. Weatherley said that when she joined AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, it felt like coming home. The hospital’s reputation for excellence and its integral role in the community resonated with her deeply. She herself is a resident of the community and is now part of the contributions to the health and wellbeing of her neighbors. Her contributions and dedication to the community, patients and team are what have led her to be named a 2023 Outstanding Team Member. Congratulations, Abbie Weatherley!

Dr. Suzanne Ozbun, representing AdventHealth and the American Academy of Family Physicians spoke with KCTV5 on the topic of immunizations and their importance in keeping our kids and communities safe. Watch here: https://bit.ly/46S9CEh

The awards just keep coming in! Thank you to the Johnson County Post for awarding us Best in Johnson County for Best Birth Center. Thank you for recognizing our amazing team members and the excellent level of care they provide. Read more: https://bit.ly/3SATfWF

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission was awarded Advance Perinatal Care certification by the Joint Commission, proving the Birth Center has met and exceeded the strict standards of care for maternal, fetal and newborn health. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WplBEb

You're never too young to start dreamin' of gold.

Starting his health career journey at 16, Jared Bogard knew at an early age that he could impact others, and that he did. Coworkers at the AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Emergency Department shared that Bogard was an essential part optimizing and streamlining processes in the emergency department. In addition to his workflow management and assistance in the department, Bogard chooses an empathetic and personal approach to his patience. Bogard shared, “I love what I do. I am inspired by the exponential nature of our impact as individual nurses. A nurse could take care of 12 patients per day, 3 days a week, for a year… That is close to 1,900 patients a year – and if you double or even triple that with those patients’ family and friends, I could impact a million people over the course of my career. It is truly inspiring.” Bogard’s positive and inspirational outlook on life is what his coworkers admire about him. His effort and dedication do not go unnoticed. This led him to be recognized as a 2023 AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Outstanding Team Member.

This summer, AdventHealth Kansas City welcomed nine interns providing them with a valuable opportunity to explore hospital operations across various departments. The internship program, designed to enhance leadership abilities and cultivate professional connections, proved to be an enriching experience for the students. This season marked the inclusion of four Nursing Interns. These dedicated nursing students honed their clinical skills by engaging with diverse units throughout the hospital.

When Brooke Eitel, a nursing student at Union Adventist University, walked into the AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Birth Center for her first day as a nurse intern, she had no idea the day would mark the beginning of a heartwarming, full-circle moment. As she was shadowing Labor and Delivery RN Jamie DeLong, the two realized they had met before, almost two decades ago when Jamie assisted bringing Brooke into this world. Read more about their story: https://bit.ly/3WCBmJk

AdventHealth Shawnee Missions Environmental Services Coordinator and 2023 Outstanding Team Member, Scott Tweedly is the go-to man for anything. Tweedly is described by the AdventHealth family as patient, kind, creative and always reliable. His hard work and dedication to safety extends far beyond the walls of our facilities, it keeps our staff, patients, and the community we serve safe. “I have a lot of good days here, but in all honesty – I really care about people and feel rewarded when I can help someone or even do something unexpected for them. The small things I can do for others make an impact and gives me lasting memories,” Tweedly shared. Tweedly has been with AdventHealth for over nearly 17 years. He believes it was a divine fate that brought him here. AdventHealth is a second home to Tweedly, and we are beyond grateful for the work he does.

Due to the global Crowdstrike outages, callers in some areas have been unable to connect with their local emergency services. If you're experiencing a medical emergency and cannot reach 911, please proceed to your nearest ER. AdventHealth has protocols in place to ensure we can continue to provide quality care, and stands ready to assist our community however we can.