University Of Kansas Hospital
The University of Kansas Hospital, also known as KU Med, is a nonprofit, academic medical center located in Kansas City, Kansas, United States. In 1998, it became an independent entity that receives no funding from the state of Kansas. The hospital is affiliated with the University of Kansas Medical Center, which comprises the schools of medicine, nursing and allied health. In 2006, the hospital celebrated 100 years of providing care. The University of Kansas Hospital combines education, research and patient care. Physicians represent more than 200 specialties.
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