American Hospital Association: Kansas City health leaders announce new integrated theranostics research and treatment center
The University of Kansas Health System, the University of Kansas Medical Center, Children’s Mercy and BAMF Health announced in February 2026 their collaboration on a new fully integrated theranostics research and treatment center — one of the first of its kind in the nation. The center will unite diagnostics, molecular imaging, radiopharmaceutical production and targeted therapies under one coordinated platform to provide more precise, less invasive care.
A key feature of the initiative is its strong emphasis on pediatric access. While theranostics is currently used mainly in adult care, Children’s Mercy is among the first pediatric systems to invest early, ensuring children benefit from emerging therapies without delay.
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