Strengthening the St. Louis Health Care Talent Pipeline

2026 St. Louis Health Care Education Program Survey

The St. Louis Metropolitan Hospital Council (SLMHC) invites educational institutions with health care programs to participate in our 2026 Health Care Education Program Survey. This comprehensive assessment will help us understand the current state of health care education in our metropolitan area and identify opportunities to address staffing shortages in critical health care roles.


Who should participate?

 Educational institutions offering programs in nursing, allied health, and health care support roles including:

  • Nursing programs (RN, LPN, Bridge programs)

  • Allied health programs (Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Laboratory Sciences, etc.)

  • Technical/support programs (CNA, Medical Assistant, Surgical Tech, etc.)


How to participate:

  1. Complete all applicable survey sections based on the programs your institution offers

  2. Submit your responses by May 15, 2026

  3. Forward this survey link to colleagues within your institution who oversee specific healthcare programs

  4. Share this survey with other educational institutions in the Kansas City metro area that offer health care education

Your participation is crucial in helping us develop strategies to address health care workforce shortages in our region. The collected data will inform future initiatives to strengthen health care education and build a robust pipeline of qualified health care professionals. For questions about this survey, please contact Molly Weaver.

2026 Health Care Education Program Surveys