Truman Medical Centers

Voters Renew Health Levy, Strike Down Anti-Nuke Measure

Elana Gordon — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:37:26 +0000

Voters in Kansas City, Missouri, struck down a measure in Tuesday's election that would have prohibited the city from giving incentives to companies that make parts for nuclear weapons. Voters lent their support, on the other hand, to renewing a property tax that funds neighborhood health clinics, ambulance services and Truman Medical Center. Voters also favored a ballot measure requiring that most nonprofits pay an existing city hotel convention tax.

Health Tax Renewal Goes Before Voters Tuesday

Elana Gordon — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:23:03 +0000

Kansas City has long supported health services for people without insurance or a means to pay. This is primarily done through a health levy, or property tax, that brings in about $50 million annually. A portion of that tax will soon expire. Renewing it is now up for a popular vote this Tuesday. It’s Question 1 on the ballot. Despite all the contention around health policies and spending right now, there doesn’t appear to be much opposition to the local measure.

Full Council To Take Up Health Levy Today

Elana Gordon — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:11:11 +0000

Kansas City’s health levy has long funded ambulance services and other care for residents without insurance or a means to pay. A portion of that levy is temporary, and it expires next year.

While much has changed since the levy was first introduced, city leaders and proponents of the tax are pushing to renew that temporary portion for nine more years. The full council is slated to take up the proposed renewal later today, and doing so could pave the way for a popular vote on the tax this spring.

First Big Macs, Now Cola: Local Hospitals Slim Down Menus

Elana Gordon — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:36:16 +0000

Families, patients and staff members craving a Coke at Children’s Mercy Hospital will soon have to find their fix elsewhere.

Local Hospital Bids Goodbye To Big Macs: McDonald's To Close At Truman

Elana Gordon — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:23:33 +0000

The days of buying a Big Mac at one of Kansas City’s main hospitals are numbered. After two decades in operation, the McDonald’s at Truman Medical Centers' main city campus is slated to close Friday, November 2.

Unique Grocery Store Rolls Into Kansas City

Elana Gordon — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:44:25 +0000

People living in parts of Kansas City that aren’t near a big grocery store now have another food option. But it’s not your typical grocery store, and it’s not run by your typical vendor.

City's Health Care Tax Under Review

Elana Gordon — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:47:35 +0000

Residents of Kansas City have long financed public health, ambulance and indigent health services through a property tax which last year, brought in nearly $50 million.