Healthy in KC 🏥

Healthy at Home: According to this year’s ranking, the University of Kansas Hospital is the #1 ranked hospital in the Kansas City area. It was nationally ranked in 7 specialties, and deemed “high performing” in 2 specialties and 20 procedures/conditions. KU Med was also named the top hospital in the state of Kansas.

Best of the Rest: Rounding out the top five hospitals in KC (in order) were Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, North Kansas City Hospital, St. Luke’s East Hospital, and AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City was also ranked #6 in best hospitals in the state of Missouri.

Corny Fun: Enjoy delicious food and drinks, including their famous hand-dipped corn dogs, pesto corn on the cob, hot apple fritters, and more. Take in live music from Conga Jim & The Coconuts, play yard games with the whole family, snap photos at fun photo ops, and browse their markets with a mission.

Corn for a Cause: Admission to Cornfest is FREE, and proceeds from food and shopping directly support The Farmer’s House mission of empowering the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Who is Laila?: Laila Lounge is a globally-inspired, ever-evolving nightclub in the West Bottoms neighborhood. It will blend dance, music, and culture into an unforgettable late-night experience where no two nights will be the same. One night may transport you to a Parisan jazz club, and the next a sultry Milanese soirée. Consider us intrigued.

VIP Access: Opening night on August 9th is a VIP table-only event featuring entertainment by Pyramidia. Guests can expect a menu global cocktails and snacks, unexpected performances, and a completely unique nightlife experience. Guests are encouraged to “dress the part”; men in collared shirts and tailored pants/dark denim, and women in heels/flats/elevated sandals. No athleisure, flip-flops, shorts, or hats.

Pho in JOCO: Vietnam Cafe has called the Columbus Park neighborhood in KCMO home since 2015, but will now cross the state line to open a second shop at 9500 W. 135th St. in Overland Park. The space formerly housed Beef-A-Roo, but will undergo a renovation to accommodate Vietnam Cafe.

Banh Mi, To-Go: The new location will offer a drive-thru, allowing guests to take Kansas City’s best Vietnamese food on the go. The menu features Vietnamese classics like Banh Mi sandwiches and Pho, along with Vietnam Cafe specials like Muc Rang Muoi (Vietnamese calamari served with chopped lettuce, pickled carrots, and daikon) or Hen Xao Tuong Den (mussels stirred with black bean sauce, basil, and yellow and green onions).

🥯 Brookside Bagels: Local favorite Luca Bagel opened softly in Brookside last weekend, and will do it again this weekend. They will be open Thursday-Sunday from 8am-3pm at 633 E. 63rd St. Suite 110.

👮 Blue Summer: Head to the Shops of Prairie Village TONIGHT from 6-8pm for a Summer Breeze Concert & Police National Night Out. Live music from Summer Breeze Trio, kids & family activities from local police & emergency services, food & drink, and more!

📚 Back 2 School: Don’t look now, but summer is almost over. Find out when local school districts return to school over the next few weeks.

📈 Local Growth: KCBJ released this year’s Fast 50 - the metro’s fifty fastest-growing companies. Topping this year’s list (and doubling the growth rate of everyone else) is TBO Bank with 940.1% growth.

🚨 Flag Drop: Red Fridays are right around the corner, so check out the 2025 Red Friday flag! They will be available on Friday, September 5th at local McDonald’s restaurants.

⚽️Team Two: The Kansas City Current will be the first NWSL club to launch a second team. Kansas City Current II will prepare youth and college players to become professional players and play at the new Riverside stadium once completed.

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