The University of Kansas Health System

Health System with 5 hospitals across 2 states

Health System Overview

Health SystemThe University of Kansas Health System
Total Hospitals5
Commercial/Acute Hospitals5
Total Beds1848
Commercial/Acute Beds1848
HeadquartersKansas City, KS
Websitekansashealthsystem.com

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
5 hospitals
100% of health system

Teaching Status

60%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 3
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 2
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
University of Kansas Health System St. Francis CampusAcute Care Hospital 378YesNo
The University of Kansas Health SystemAcute Care Hospital1045YesNo
Olathe Medical CenterAcute Care Hospital 150NoNo
The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend CampusAcute Care Hospital 25YesNo
Liberty HospitalAcute Care Hospital 250NoNo

Recent News

Jun 16, 2025
New luxury apartments have recently opened near The University of Kansas Medical Center (KU Med) in Kansas City, KS. These apartments offer various floor plans, with studio units starting at approximately $1,400 to $1,600 per month. This development is located in proximity to the health system, providing potential housing options for staff, students, or visitors, although it is not a project of The University of Kansas Health System itself.
Jun 10, 2025
As of June 10, 2025, The University of Kansas Cancer Center has expanded its services to include a location at Liberty Hospital. This new site is part of the health system's effort to provide cancer care in the Northland area, complementing their existing locations in Briarcliff and Green Hills. The expansion aims to make specialized cancer treatment more accessible to patients in that region.
Jun 04, 2025
The University of Kansas Health System, in collaboration with USD 428, will be offering free school sports physicals for the 2025-2026 school year to middle and high school students in the area. This event will be held on a single day and will operate on a walk-in basis. The physicals are intended to help students meet the necessary health requirements for participating in school sports.
Jun 04, 2025
A pilot study conducted at the University of Kansas indicated that creatine supplementation showed moderate improvements in cognitive function in patients with dementia. This study is noted as the first of its kind to investigate the effects of creatine supplementation specifically in individuals with dementia. The findings suggest a potential benefit of creatine in this population, though it is a pilot study.
May 22, 2025
The University of Kansas Health System announced its annual Hall of Fame event. This event is held each year to honor individuals, companies, and organizations that have made significant contributions enabling the health system to provide world-class care to its patients. The news highlights the health system's recognition of key partners and benefactors who support their mission and impact their ability to deliver high-quality healthcare.

Executive Leadership

Bob Page

President and Chief Executive Officer

Bob Page has spent more than 25 years in executive leadership roles within The University of Kansas Health System. In July 2007, he was selected by The University of Kansas Hospital Authority Board to be president and CEO. Co-authored the book “Proud But Never Satisfied”.

Tammy Peterman

President, Kansas City Division, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer

Co-authored the book “Proud But Never Satisfied”.

Steve Stites, MD

Executive Vice President, Clinical Affairs, and Chief Medical Officer, The University of Kansas Health System; Executive Vice Chancellor for KU Medical Center

Will continue to serve as the health system’s chief medical officer and executive vice president for clinical affairs. Works to foster a closer connection between the research and education functions of the medical center with the clinical care.

Jeff Risinger

Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Brenda Dykstra

Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

Doug Gaston

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Chris Harper

Chief Information Officer

Shawn Long

Vice President, Fund Development, Corporate and Community Outreach

Dan Peters

Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Matthias Salathe, MD

Chief Research Officer for the University of Kansas, including the medical center; Chief Research Officer for the health system