AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Leadership

Leadership

Alan Verrill, MD
Chief Executive Officer

Daniel Fontoura
Chief Operating Officer

Raimonda Shelton
Chief Nursing Officer, Mid-America Region

Leadership

Sam Huenergardt
Region Chief Executive Officer

Bill Heinrich
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Mid-America Region

Gina Creek
Chief People Officer, Mid-America Region

Austin Purkeypile
Vice President of Physician Network Development, Business Development and Strategy, Mid-America Region

Kathryn Wiltse
Chief Legal Officer, Mid-America Region

The Ambulance side of AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Leading Care in Merriam, Kansas

You and your loved ones experience healing through the many ways you support each other. At AdventHealth, formerly Shawnee Mission Health, we know that spending time with loved ones is an important part of the healing process, so we've gathered information about our three AdventHealth locations for patients and visitors.

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Stay safe this Independence Day with tips from AdventHealth

July 02, 2025

Dr. Tim Hendrix, chief medical officer at AdventHealth Centra Care, shares simple, smart tips to help you and your family stay healthy and feel whole all summer long.

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A Heart for Healing: Amanda Jackson’s Nursing Journey

July 02, 2025

For Amanda Jackson, ICU Manager at AdventHealth Porter, nursing is more than a profession—it’s a calling shaped by profound personal experiences and a deep-rooted desire to care for others.

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Dr. Gupta joins the team at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group

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UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group welcomes Aditya Gupta, MD, FACS, MASMBS

July 01, 2025

Dr. Gupta joins the team at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery at Bolingbrook and Carol Stream, enhancing our commitment to exceptional surgical care.

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3 AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region hospitals recognized for treatment of heart attack patients

July 01, 2025

AdventHealth Castle Rock, AdventHealth Littleton and AdventHealth Parker are named among the nation’s top hospitals for treating heart attack patients.

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AdventHealth Manchester honors local students with 2024–2025 scholarships

June 30, 2025

AdventHealth Manchester is proud to recognize a group of exceptional seniors from Clay County High School who have been awarded scholarships in support of their academic and professional aspirations. ...

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Dr. Valaitis joins the team at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Urogynecology at 301 Hinsdale, enhancing our commitment to exceptional whole-person care.

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UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group welcomes Sandra Valaitis, MD

June 30, 2025

Sandra Valaitis, MD, has joined UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Urogynecology at 301 Hinsdale.

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Abel Biri named chief executive officer of AdventHealth Orlando

June 30, 2025

With nearly three decades of health care experience, Biri will lead AdventHealth’s flagship facility.

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From paralysis to proposal: Gus’s steps to making the shot that mattered most

June 27, 2025

From paralysis to running and wedding planning in just a few months, Gus defied the odds after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder with the help of his doctors and rehab team.

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Magnet Recognition for AdventHealth Celebration Health Nursing

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UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and La Grange earn Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence

June 27, 2025

This is the third designation for Hinsdale and the second for La Grange, a distinction held by only 10% of hospitals nationwide.

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Carrying the Torch: Ethan Wilson Scholarship Fund honors 2025 award recipients

June 25, 2025

The medical staff at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach recently announced the 2025 recipients of the Ethan Wilson Memorial Scholarships, awarding three college-bound seniors and, for the first time, one...

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