Community Support Groups

Individuals who are in a particularly difficult financial or personal circumstance may seek relief by applying for reduction or elimination of their charges for medical service at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. In 2007, $7,752,406 of charity care was provided to individuals who could not pay for their hospital services. In addition, pharmaceuticals were provided to impoverished patients when they were dismissed from the hospital.

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission supports a variety of social, educational and civic organizations who share its health care mission. In 2007, the hospital provided support to numerous agencies and organizations, including the Shawnee Mission and Blue Valley School Districts. SMH also supports nearly all metropolitan Chambers of Commerce and economic development organizations.

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is one of numerous area hospitals that support the operational budget of the Health Partnership Clinic of Johnson County. AdventHealth Shawnee Mission physicians and nurses also volunteer their time and expertise to serve uninsured, low-income patients who do not qualify for Medicaid. In addition to direct budget support, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission provided $210,209 in free services for hundreds of patients from the Health Partnership Clinic.

The trained nurses at the NurseLine, formerly ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center, Call913-676-7777, are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Since 1986, the nurse and referral specialists have helped more than three million callers, providing health information, advice for medical concerns, physician referrals and class registrations. In 2009, NurseLine responded to 131,121 calls and e-mails from community members.

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission provides a variety of health education opportunities made available through the Center for Women’s Health, Life Dynamics, Parent Education and other health education programs offered by AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Educational programs are presented at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and a variety of locations through the community.

The Lee Ann Britain Infant Development Center serves approximately 150 children annually, from birth to age 6, who are developmentally disabled. No child is refused service for financial reasons. The Foundation develops partnerships with other organizations to help meet important community needs and raises money to help AdventHealth Shawnee Mission enhance its care to patients. In addition, support groups are provided for those inflicted with cancer, heart disease, or those who’ve lost a child at birth. While these services do not financially support the Medical Center’s operations, they impact the community significantly and help AdventHealth Shawnee Mission to achieve its fundamental mission of service to society.

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission provides the athletic training staff for area high schools and junior colleges during the school year and for summer activities. They also provide coverage for a number of community organizations involved with sports events.

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission supports a variety of community organizations and events, as well as nearly every Chamber of Commerce in the Kansas City metropolitan area.