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For 67-year-old longtime Kansas City resident Todd Zehner, family has always been at the heart of his life. A husband of 45 years and proud grandfather of two energetic kids, Todd was looking forward to a joyous holiday season in December 2024. But on Dec. 17, his world turned upside down when a stroke sent him to the ICU for seven days.

Kimber Roberts, a registered nurse I at Hedrick Medical Center, has worked for Hedrick for four years. She is a member of the Hedrick Medical Center Trauma Team.

Todd Shannon expresses thanks to Saint Luke's providers for their life-saving interventions which ultimately saved his life.

When Jackie, pictured with her son Brooks, was pregnant, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 chronic kidney disease. After Brooks was born and undergoing a kidney transplant, Jackie is back to enjoying life.

The Hedrick Medical Center Auxiliary is pleased to announce the continuation of the scholarship program for area residents. Students already enrolled in or admitted to a degree program in a health care field are eligible for the scholarship.

Kimber Roberts, a registered nurse I at Hedrick Medical Center, was honored as the hospital's Employee of the Quarter for fourth quarter of 2024.

Hedrick Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Mark for Acute Heart Attack Ready Certification.

The scholarship will is named the Harkness Scholarship, after Dr. James A. Harkness, a former Chillicothe physician and Chief of Staff at Hedrick Medical Center.

Typically, patients use the swing bed program to be closer to home so family and friends are nearby during their recovery. Having worked as the CFO for both Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center for many years, Janet knew Hedrick was exactly where she wanted to go to do rehabilitation and regain her strength.

The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, going beyond the call of duty to support fellow employees or to comfort or assist patients and their families.