KANSAS CITY, MO. — September 17, 2026 – Swope Health announced today the appointments of Julian D. Lee, DBA, MHA, MAM, as Vice President of Operations, and Scott S. Criqui, MAHR, as Vice President of Human Resources, strengthening key areas of the health center’s management team. Lee brings more than 12 years of Federally Qualified …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — September 18, 2026 — Swope Health and the Children’s Center Campus (CCC) Board of Directors announce today that Swope Health has purchased the CCC facility at 31st and Main that has served children and families for nearly three decades. This transaction will continue the legacy of the facility’s focus on health, …
Swope Health announces today that Rachael Gandolph, DDS, has been named Executive Vice President of Dental Services, and Debra Simpson has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer. Gandolph brings nearly two decades of experience as a dental executive and clinician, with deep expertise in leading high-volume, multi-site dental service lines within Federally Qualified Health Centers. …
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — August 12, 2026 — Swope Health announces a generous $5 million contribution from the Sunderland Foundation. The gift represents a significant milestone in Swope Health’s ongoing fundraising efforts, directly supporting infrastructure, healthcare access, and community development on Kansas City’s East Side. The donation provides critical funding for two major projects: Swope Health Village, a 12-acre, $130 million …
Help us build a space dedicated to expanding community impact! Swope Health is officially inviting qualified General Contractors to submit proposals for our Inpatient Diversion project. This project consists of an interior renovation alongside key exterior enhancements. Download the full RFP and submission guidelines via the two links, below: Full Spec Arch Bid Set Proposals are …
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KANSAS CITY, MO (May 19) – Swope Health is pleased to announce the addition of two vice presidents to their health center roster. Jay Wilson recently joined Swope Health as vice president of development. In his new position, Wilson is responsible for driving the organization’s growth through strategic fundraising, donor cultivation, and grant acquisition. He …
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KANSAS CITY, MO (MARCH 30, 2026) – Swope Health is pleased to announce that Sonja Bachus, BBA, MJ, CHCEF, has again joined Swope Health, serving as Chief Operations Officer, effective March 30. Most recently, Bachus served as Chief Experience Officer for the National Association of Community Health Centers, where she provided strategic leadership and direction …
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Kansas City, Mo. (May 19) – Swope Health, a leading provider of community health in the Kansas City region, announces Governor Laura Kelly as the inaugural honoree of the Dr. Dhana Rengachary Excellence in Healthcare Award. Governor Kelly will be recognized at Swope Health’s Honoring Women in Healthcare luncheon on Wednesday, May 21, 11:30 …
KANSAS CITY, MO (April 2, 2025) – Swope Health, the Kansas City region’s largest federally qualified health center, is pleased to announce the completion of its newest unit in a growing fleet of mobile clinics. A children’s mobile dental unit, purchased with funds donated from Resurrection, will be unveiled and dedicated in a special ceremony …
KANSAS CITY, MO (March 24, 2025) – PACE KC, Jackson County’s first and only PACE program, will host a showcase event in celebration of its one-year anniversary on Thursday, May 15, noon-2 p.m., at the PACE KC Adult Wellness Center (4141 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64130). The event is free …
