Celebrating 100 years

Hospital leaders and community leaders gathered around a large “100” sign on Tuesday to celebrate the beginning of the 100th anniversary of Providence Medical Center, 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas. The hospital started 100 years ago at 608 N. 18th St., which is now the location of Donnelly College. (Photo by William Crum)
Providence Medical Center also celebrated receiving the Healthgrades 2020 America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award. Karen Orr, CEO of Providence Medical Center, held the award during Tuesday’s celebration. Providence is one of three hospitals to receive the award in the Kansas City area and one of two in Kansas City, Kansas. Providence is in the top 5 percent of about 4,500 hospitals nationally for superior clinical performance. Orr credited the staff and physicians for their efforts in receiving the award for the past three years. (Photo by William Crum)
Karen Orr, CEO of Providence Medical Center, spoke during Providence Medical Center’s celebration on Tuesday. (Photo by William Crum)
Dr. Sabato Sisillo, chief medical officer at Providence Medical Center, spoke to a group of hospital and community leaders at the 100th anniversary celebration Tuesday. (Photo by William Crum)
Monsignor Stuart Swetland, president of Donnelly College, was a guest speaker at Providence’s celebration on Tuesday. When Providence Hospital was founded 100 years ago, it was under the direction of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. Now, Providence Medical Center is a Prime Healthcare hospital. The original Providence location on 18th Street is now Donnelly College, which is constructing a new academic building. Providence Medical Center announced it will match the first $2,500 donated to Donnelly College’s Transformations fundraising campaign today. (Photo by William Crum)
Monsignor Stuart Swetland, president of Donnelly College, addressed leaders who gathered Tuesday at Providence Medical Center’s 100th anniversary celebration. (Photo by William Crum)
Monsignor Stuart Swetland, president of Donnelly College, at Tuesday’s 100th anniversary celebration for Providence Medical Center. (Photo by William Crum)
Providence Medical Center employees and visitors gathered in front of the “100” sign to take photos on Tuesday. (Photo by William Crum)
Listening to speakers at the Providence Medical Center 100th anniversary event on Tuesday. (Photo by William Crum)