BIG news from our Greater Lee's Summit Healthcare Foundation Board! Mark Hoffman, a long time GLSHF board member and Chief Research Information Officer with Children's Mercy was recently recognized by Digital Health KC with their Lumi: Digital Pioneer Award! The Digital Pioneer Award recognizes a leader who consistently contributes to and excels in the digital health industry. Examples include individuals who contribute to the growth of the digital health ecosystem and act as

The John Knox Village Foundation is excited to share that John Know Village us the recipient of a grant through the Greater Lee's Summit Healthcare Foundation. The grant will allow residents to participate in innovative Virtual Reality programming sessions through the Rendever VR platform. Residents throughout the continuum of care, including the skilled nursing facility and assisted living, as well as independent living will be able to use this program. The goal will be to o

Eight Lee’s Summit nonprofits will benefit from tens of thousands of dollars in 2026 grant money for a variety of health-related projects by the Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation. “On behalf of the board, we are incredibly excited to award $61,259 in grants to local nonprofit organizations in recognition of their commitment to improving the community’s health and well-being,” Dr. Hogue said. “We are proud to support their important work.” “Our team of committee m

The GLSHF presented its first-ever Don Kanan Scholarship for $10,000, so named for the longtime Lee’s Summit businessman, philanthropist and lifetime Lee’s Summit resident. The 2026 Kahan award will go to Annika Tsay, who is in the 6-year University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine program and a 2022 Lee's Summit West graduate.

Among the awards, the GLSHF is presenting its first-ever Don Kanan Scholarship for $10,000, so named for the longtime Lee’s Summit businessman, philanthropist and lifetime Lee’s Summit resident. The Kahan award will go to Annika Tsay, who is in the 6-year University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine program. All recipients attended high school in Lee’s Summit. Joining Tsay in earning scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $8,000 for this upcoming academic year are Aaron

Greater Lees Summit Healthcare Foundation recently celebrated local students pursuing degrees in healthcare.

Greater Lees Summit Healthcare Foundation recently celebrated local students pursuing degrees in healthcare.

GLSHF is thrilled to announce that our board member Gabe Clements has been appointed as the new CEO of Lee's Summit Medical Center.

GLSHF announces $62,495 in grants awarded to six health-focused nonprofits serving the greater Lees Summit community.

Lee’s Summit, MO — Changes are unfolding this year for local students applying for educational support from the Greater Lee’s Summit...