CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER LAUNCHES $23 MILLION PATIENT CARE EXPANSION
New eighth-floor buildout will add 36 medical/surgical telemetry beds to meet growing community needs. INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — (June 10, 2026) —Centerpoint Medical Center — part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider — earlier this week celebrated the kickoff of a $23 million expansion project that will add 36 new medical/surgical telemetry beds on the hospital's unfinished eighth floor. Hospital leaders, physicians and colleagues gathered to commemorate the project, which
HCA MIDWEST HEALTH APPOINTS PATRICK RAFFERTY AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER
HCA MIDWEST HEALTH APPOINTS PATRICK RAFFERTY AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER ___________________ Veteran healthcare leader brings a track record of operational excellence and strategic growth to Eastern Jackson County hospital. INDEPENDENCE, MO. – (August 21, 2025) – Centerpoint Medical Center – part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s largest healthcare provider – has named Patrick Rafferty as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 2025. Rafferty most
Independence Chamber Announces Leadership Transition
Independence Chamber Announces Leadership Transition May 28, 2025INDEPENDENCE, MO – The Independence Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a leadership transition, welcoming Valerie Byrnes as its new President, effective mid-July. With more than 30 years of experience in economic development and community engagement, Valerie brings a wealth of expertise and an impressive track record of fostering business growth and innovation. She succeeds Tom Lesnak, who over the last 18 years, served
