Hospital Hill facts for kids
Hospital Hill is a special neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri. It's located between 22nd Street and 25th Street, and from Gillham Road to Troost Avenue. The name "Hospital Hill" makes sense because it's on a hill, and it has been home to important hospitals for a very long time, since 1870! This area grew as more hospitals were built and when the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine was started there.
What Is Hospital Hill Like Today?
Today, Hospital Hill is still a very important place for health and learning. It's home to two big hospitals: Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill and Children's Mercy Hospital.
Learning and Healthcare at Hospital Hill
Besides the hospitals, the University of Missouri – Kansas City has several of its schools here. These include schools for:
- Medicine (where future doctors learn)
- Pharmacy (where students learn about medicines)
- Nursing (where students learn to become nurses)
- Dentistry (where students learn to become dentists)
This means Hospital Hill is a busy center where people get medical care and where students learn to become healthcare professionals. It's a key part of Kansas City's community.
