KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- North Kansas City Hospital announced Tuesday that they are joining a highly ranked hospital's care network. North Kansas City Hospital is now a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a global network of independent healthcare systems that has exclusive access to the knowledge of the Mayo Clinic. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV “Joining the Mayo Clinic Care Network is a historic accomplishment that will enhance our capabilities and help us continue our goal of delivering the highest level of care to our community,” said Stephen Reintjes Sr., MD, president and CEO of NKCH. The Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit dedicated to clinical practice, education, and research innovation as well as offering empathy, knowledge, and solutions to those in need of healing. The Mayo Clinic Care Network is a unique collection of independent healthcare organizations that have been carefully chosen to have exclusive access to the expertise and team of specialists at the Mayo Clinic. Members must pass an evaluation process to show that they are dedicated to offering top-notch, evidence-based care. This agreement reinforces NKCH’s commitment to providing exceptional healthcare while remaining independent. Providers from NKCH will be able to blend their intimate understanding of patients' medical needs with Mayo Clinic expertise whenever it enhances care. Missouri news: Headlines from St. Louis, Jefferson City and across the Show-Me State A range of services are available to members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, including eBoards, which allow medical teams to discuss complex cases in video conferences with a panel of specialists, eConsults, which allow doctors to connect with Mayo Clinic specialists on patient cases, and AskMayoExpert, an online medical tool with clinical information on a variety of conditions. The Mayo Clinic Care Network additionally offers providers opportunities for ongoing medical education and professional development. ...read more read less