Research Medical Center

Hospital executives were already attuned to workplace violence before the pandemic struck. But stresses from COVID have exacerbated the problem.

The staffing disputes at Menorah and Research are among many contentious battles between the nurses union and HCA, the health care conglomerate that owns the hospitals.

Celia Yap-Banago died on April 21 after caring for a patient who was later diagnosed with COVID-19.

About three-quarters of Kansas and Missouri counties lack intensive care units, forcing critically ill rural patients to seek care in major cities.

Hospital workers say that capacity is already reaching tipping points.

SEIU workers say that despite HCA’s huge profits, frontline workers have been asked to take cuts in pay and benefits as they negotiate their next contract with HCA.

Celia Yap-Banago died on April 21 after caring for a patient who was later diagnosed with COVID-19.

As nurses at one Kansas City hospital mourn their coworker, the Missouri State Hospital Association reports a shortage of protective equipment in 27 hospitals.

Rob Schulte, a registered nurse at Research Medical Center, was taking care of a patient with COVID-19 symptoms and wearing a surgical mask but thought he…

Registered nurses at 15 hospitals owned by the nation's largest for-profit hospital chain — including Research Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center —…

Nurses at Research Medical Center are protesting what they say are high turnover rates and inadequate staffing at the hospital. The nurses say Research…

The Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City has settled its long-running case against hospital giant HCA for $160 million.The settlement comes after…