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Every person and service at The University of Kansas Health System positively impacts the care our community receives. However, we have identified certain areas where investments are needed to make greater medical advances or to have outsized impacts on patient care. While you can always designate your gift to any service or specialty, we greatly appreciate your support in the following areas.

  • The University of Kansas Cancer Center is on an urgent journey to break the devastating grip of cancer on our region and the world.

    Our goal is to become a destination for groundbreaking new therapies, leading-edge collaborative research and lifesaving treatments for cancer patients.

    With your support, we can unlock the full potential of our cancer center, creating stronger communities and a healthier world. Learn more about the new state-of-the-art cancer center.

    Donate now to support the destination cancer center.

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  • The Brain Health Initiative is a groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Health System that will revolutionize our approach to helping patients attain and maintain optimal brain function to support physical, mental and social well-being throughout every stage of life.

    Our vision is to give Kansas City, the state of Kansas and our region what it deserves: a brain health facility to change outcomes through innovative prevention, evaluation and treatment of neurological disease.

    Donate now to support brain health.

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  • Our mandate is clear: to silence this silent killer. We are committed to being at the forefront of transforming heart health for the people in our community, our region and the world – today and in the future. Our vision is daring, and our ambitions are bold. That is how transformations occur. And that is why your support is essential.

    Donate now to support cardiovascular care.

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  • The success of our nursing program has been foundational to the success of the health system and has enabled us to serve our patients effectively. As we plan for the future, we know the role of nurses will be more important than ever.

    We recognize this growing need and are actively implementing strategies to allow us to continue leading the way to a sustainable future of nursing. Our focus is on preparing ourselves today by raising philanthropic support to meet the needs of tomorrow.

    Donate now to support the nursing program.

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  • We understand the unique challenges that female athletes face. That's why we created our region's only female athlete program. This interdisciplinary program considers anatomical, biomechanical, hormonal, nutritional, physiological and psychosocial factors that can uniquely affect female athletes. Help us support girls and women in sports while improving their self-esteem, forming stronger relationships and improving their overall health.

    Donate now to support the female athlete program.

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  • Precision medicine is a research area that has the potential to touch every type of medical specialty and change patient care. With precision medicine, clinicians can study each person’s biology, behavior and environment and make care recommendations unique to that individual.

    Donate now to support precision medicine.

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  • Our region deserves high-quality healthcare close to home. That belief has led us to form partnerships and pursue integration with other health systems. Help us support our communities with expanded networks and enhanced services.

    Donate to the Olathe Health Charitable Foundation to support these efforts.

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Volunteer at the health system

We’ll match your skills and interests with a need at one of our locations throughout the metro area. You can help make a difference in the lives of our patients.

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