North Kansas City Hospital
Barbara Wolfgeher, CMRP, has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several years. Barbara'smost recent position was as the Director of Procurement Operations at North Kansas City Hospital, a role they have held since November 2020. Prior to that, they served as the Purchasing Supervisor at the same hospital, starting in June 2009.
Before joining North Kansas City Hospital, Barbara worked at Broadlane Inc as the Manager of SCLHS Medical Value Analysis from July 2005 to December 2008. Barbara also gained experience at Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System as a Materials Management Analyst from January 2000 to July 2005.
Earlier in their career, Barbara was employed at PacifiCare Asia Pacific (FHP) as a Materials Manager from April 1990 to November 1999. Barbara began their professional journey as a Medical Specialist at the 21st Evacuation Hospital US Army from 1977 to 1980.
Barbara Wolfgeher, CMRP received their education in various fields. In 1975, they attended Bonner Springs HS and studied General subjects until 1978. Later, in 1991-1992, they obtained a Purchasing Supervisor Certification from Guam Community College. Additionally, in 1994, they pursued Organizational Communication at the University of Maryland.
North Kansas City Hospital
For more than 65 years, North Kansas City Hospital has been the Northland's preferred healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. NKCH is an acute care facility with 451 licensed beds and 550 physicians representing 49 medical specialties. From our award-winning cardiovascular and orthopedic programs to our cancer, emergency, neurosciences, spine, women’s and other services, we provide a lifetime of care. Through our Meritas Health subsidiary, NKCH offers the largest network of physician practices in the Northland, with more than 280 primary and specialty care doctors and advanced practice providers in 35 convenient locations, including an express care clinic in the 64th Street Hy-Vee store. Our accreditations demonstrate our commitment to providing quality healthcare, including: - American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet®designation - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services four-star rating - The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® and certification for Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement, and Primary Stroke Center Our oncology partnership with The University of Kansas Cancer Center provides patients with access to clinical trials and state-of-the-art radiation therapy. Our mission, vision and values reflect a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our employees, the Northland community and beyond. Forbes honored NKCH as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, ranking NKCH the top midsize hospital and health system in the Kansas City area and No. 182 midsize company in the nation. In addition to our Wellness Corners in the North Kansas City YMCA and Gladstone Community Center, each year NKCH sponsors approximately 60 charitable and community organizations and serves more than 24,000 people through its dynamic Community Health & Wellness programs.