Research Medical Center's September CARE Newsletter by Stacie Madigan

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COMPASSION. ATTITUDE. RESPECT. EXCELLENCE.

In this issue:

Dear Research Medical Center Family, Fall is almost here and what a welcome change it will be to feel some cooler weather!

PAGES 2-3: New Leadership and Physicians

Speaking of hot – our stroke team delivered exceptional care again recently when they achieved a 29-minute door-to-needle time with Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Eppler in the lead. This ties our record for the fastest time from patient arrival in our ER to delivering clot-busting t-PA. This patient is doing very well.

PAGE 4: New TIA Clinic Opens PAGE 5: We CARE Team Spotlight: Imaging PAGE 6: In the News PAGE 10: Employee Flu Clinic Dates and Breast Cancer Awareness Month PAGES 12-13: Research Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program

EDITOR:

Corrine Everson VP, Marketing/PR (816) 276-9293

corrine.everson@hcamidwest.com

WRITER/LAYOUT:

Stacie Madigan Specialist, Marketing/PR (816) 276-9475 stacie.madigan@hcamidwest.com

It was great to read recently in a Bates County Memorial Hospital community newsletter about our amazing stroke care. A patient presented to the ER at BCMH with stroke symptoms and within minutes the physician was consulting with our physicians using telemedicine and our telestroke program. Diagnosis was made and t-PA was administered; soon thereafter the patient was on her way to Research Medical Center for further treatment. The advances we are achieving in stroke care began with the incredible dedication of Dr. Ahmed more than 10 years ago. All the professionals who work with him every day are outstanding caregivers. In addition to stroke outreach, we are looking to enhance regional patient access to our perinatal and obstetric services. The plan is to add physician coverage and access points for high risk obstetric care. I’ll share more in the near future as we celebrate the grand reopening of our remodeled and expanded Midwest Women’s Healthcare locations on the Research campus and in the northland. As another way to connect with our surrounding communities, Research Medical Center is developing a Community Advisory Board. This will be a group of business leaders, community advocates, and patients who volunteer to serve and agree to meet one time each quarter to share information. We’ll ask one physician and department leader to share briefly about a new service or innovative technology at each gathering and then we’ll take the opportunity to listen. The goal here is to create another forum to listen to our community and share the great work that’s happening here. You are making a difference and I thank each of you for your contributions to patients and families!

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Research Medical Center Expands its Business Development Team S hannon Griggs and Nancy Sucher recently joined the Research Medical Center team as Directors of Business Development. They are responsible for working with physicians and internal teams to positively impact referral processes and enhance the patient experience. They work in a myriad of ways to give physicians voice through the issue resolution process and by proactively working with them to develop and grow new services. They also help connect specialists physicians with each other and with Research Medical Center’s service lines. Shannon focuses strictly on surgical services. She comes to us with over 20 years of Business Development and Project Management experience. Previously, she worked as the Business Shannon Griggs Development Director at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Shannon received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Business Logistics from the University of Missouri and is in the process or earning her Masters of Hospital Services Administration at the University of Kansas. Nancy is a high-impact medical sales leader with extensive sales experience. She comes to us from HCA in Houston, TX, where she was the Director of Business Development in the Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Prior to that she worked in pharmaceutical and medical sales. Nancy received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at Lindenwood College in St. Louis, MO. Nancy Sucher

Research Psychiatric Center Brings on New Management Todd DePaepe, BSN, was appointed the new Nurse Manager of Adult Services at Research Psychiatric Center. The Adult Inpatient Unit is our largest, and arguably, most challenging unit. The acuity of the patients seems to have escalated, over the past few years, demanding that we, as a treatment team, continually hone our skills and responsiveness. Todd brings many years of experience to the role and a unique level of understanding of Trauma Informed Care (TIC). As we roll out TIC to our staff, it will be invaluable to have a leader who has successfully done so in other settings. Todd possesses firsthand knowledge of the provision of inpatient psychiatric care as both a line staff and a leader. He began his career as a mental health technician and was promoted through the years into ever greater leadership roles, obtaining his BSN along the way. Megan Kelly, RN, came to Research Psychiatric Center on June 2nd as the Unit Manager for the Geriatric Psychiatric Unit. Megan has lived in Kansas City the majority of her life and began her nursing career at the Research Brookside campus when it was known as Baptist Medical Center. She has a unique and varied background which includes working in psychiatry, neurology, rehabilitation, and most recently she has been a Director of Nursing in Long Term Care. As the manager of the unit her plan is simple: communication within her nursing staff with the physicians to provide optimal care for the geriatric population in need of services. She also feels very strongly on good and open communication with the family members. Megan says, “There is nothing worse than not knowing what is happening to a family member and not able to get answers.” Although she credits her years in working on the medical side of things for her vast scope of knowledge, she says that she feels she has come back full-circle into psychiatry as she describes this arena as her “roots.”

Jamie Robinson Accepted into the Emergency Department Director Development Program Jamie Robinson, MSN, RN, CEN, has been selected as the only MidAmerica Division representative to enter the Emergency Department Director Development Program. Modeled after our organization’s other leadership development programs, this prepares up-and-coming leaders to be successful as Emergency Department Directors. This is another example of how HCA is investing in developing future leaders of healthcare. During her time at Research Medical Center she has successfully partnered with Dr. Bjerke to increase our trauma volume, reduce our trauma diversion, and develop many strategic relationships with EMS and other partners such as the VA. She has also been the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Research Medical Center and Research Psychiatric Center since 2013.

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Research Medical Center Welcomes New Doctors Last month, Juan Carlos Correa, MD, a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon began seeing patients at Research Medical Center. Dr. Correa recently finished his vascular surgery fellowship at Saint Louis University, where he also served as chief general surgery resident. He has a broad background in medical academia and clinical practice, including rotations in transplant surgery, topical burn research and serving as a college professor. Dr. Correa earned his medical degree at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador in Quito, Ecuador.

Brian Mieczkowski, DO, MSc, a fellowship-trained pulmonary and critical care specialist, recently joined RMC. He earned his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also earned a Master of Medical Science from Ohio State University where he had the opportunity to focus on medical research and academic medicine. He has lead medical research projects, written abstracts, delivered multiple academic and CME lectures. Dr. Mieczkowski has special interest in diagnosing and caring for patients with sleep apnea and pulmonary disease.

HCA Midwest Health System Unveils New Name and Logo At HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare network of hospitals, outpatient centers, clinics, physician practices, surgery centers and more, we all share the same mission and commitment to the care and improvement of human life. While each facility is unique, we are all one HCA Midwest Health. On Friday, August 18th, we were proud to introduce a new name, HCA Midwest Health, and new logo that more accurately represents our strength and unity across all of our facilities. Over the next few months, you will begin seeing both the new name and logo in more places, including at Research Medical Center. While each facility will continue to have its own logo, all will incorporate the new HCA Midwest Health symbol, otherwise known as a logo mark. Our hope is that you will begin to feel a stronger sense of connection between our facility and others, and learn more about how we work together at HCA Midwest Health. For more about our new HCA Midwest logo, please visit wearehcamidwest.com. Thank you to all of those who participated in the email signature contest. We had over 600 entrants. Congratulations to Richard Adams, Frank Limbach, Emily Farren and Lora Soetaert for winning a $50 Visa gift certificate. As a reminder, creating and using a consistent email signature across our organization is a great way to consistently and professionally market the health system. However, if used incorrectly, an email signature can add unnecessary size and length to an email. Please follow these rules when setting up and using your email signature: • The email signature should be used when communicating to someone outside of our health system. When communicating to someone inside our organization, be thoughtful when you include the full signature. • You should only use an email signature on original emails or during your first response. If there is an ongoing email chain, it is unnecessary to include your email signature at every response. Replies and forwards should only include your name and preferred contact method. • Do not include backgrounds on your emails as these take up space and can be hard to read. • Do not add personal messages or favorite quotes to your signature. Part of building our brand involves adopting the same mission and messaging. Adding personal messages can dilute and add confusion.

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Research Medical Center Opens New TIA Clinic with Diagnostic and Treatment Services in One Location Led by internationally recognized TIA expert Iftekhar Ahmed, MD, the TIA Clinic is another community healthcare resource to help in the prevention of stroke, the country’s fourth leading cause of death.

Research Medical Center’s TIA Clinic is dedicated to offering quality care to patients who may be at risk for a stroke, focusing on secondary prevention of stroke after a TIA. Stroke is the #1 cause of adult disability and the #3 cause of death. The TIA Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am - 6:00pm. Patient appointments will be within 24-72 hours of primary care physician notification. All components of medical work-up are completed in one day, usually over a 6-8 hour period and can include the following: • Neurological examination and consult by a cerebrovascular neurologist • MRI/MRA • Echocardiogram • Blood pressure monitoring • CT Angiography • Laboratory studies • EKG • Counseling by a nutritionist and social worker if needed • Extensive stroke prevention education Research Medical Center, the first Certified Primary Stroke Center in the region, was recently awarded the Triple Crown in Stroke Care by the American Heart Association and has received Get With the Guidelines™ - Stroke Gold Plus recognition from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for five consecutive years. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.

Did You Know Research Medical Center is Recycling Styrofoam & Clear Plastic Wrap? If your department generates any White Packaging Styrofoam (i.e. coolers, packaging inserts, packing peanuts) or Clear Thin Plastic Wrap (shrink wrap, bubble wrap, plastic bags, clean trash liners), please bring them down to the “B” Level Supply Chain Storage Area and place these items in the Large Cardboard Boxes provided that are located near the cardboard baler unit. Since we implemented this Phase II Recycle Program in August 2013, Research Medical Center has recycled 11,464 lbs (5.7 tons) of Styrofoam & Clear Thin Plastic Wrap! To give you a perspective, that’s more weight than what one full-grown adult elephant weighs! Please do your part and continue to keep recyclable items such as these out of the landfill. If you would like additional information on recycling or waste reduction training, or would like to join the Green Team Committee please contact your Healthcare Sustainability Specialist, John Compton, at jcompton@stericycle.com or visit Stericycle.com.

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WE CARE IMAGING

Pictured above is the Imaging team at Research Medical Center team. To the left is the Research Medical Center Brookside Campus team.

The Imaging department is a full-service department providing diagnostic services for clinicians seeking information on their patients. At Research Medical Center and the Brookside Campus, mammography, diagnostic (X-Rays), CT, and Ultrasound are offered. MRI, Nuclear Medicine/PET and Angiography, also known as Interventional Radiology are also offered at the Research Medical Center’s main campus. We also do interventional procedures – biopsies, drainages, Chemo-embolizations, tube placements, myelograms are a very few examples. CARE Behaviors – in all areas, staff realizes that the tests we do are routine to us – as they are all skilled technologists but they realize that to our patients, the tests and procedures they may have are foreign and often worrisome. Staff excel at putting the patients concerns at ease. They accomplish this by providing each patient a full explanation of what the test entails, what the patient needs to do, how long the procedure will take and of course, after the procedure, what the patient will need to do if indicated by the testing done. Provided by Michael Scott, ARRT, MBA, Admin. Imaging Director, Research Medical Center and Research Medical Center Brookside Campus

Research Medical Center Recognized as Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association Research Medical Center is among an elite group of awardees for the Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite initiative. As a Gold-level recipient, Research Medical Center has recognized the importance of a healthy workplace for its employees and has taken important steps to create a culture of wellness by providing support to employees. The American Heart Association recognizes employers who go above and beyond when it comes to their employees’ health and looks to reward organizations for their progressive leadership and concern for their staff.

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IN THE NEWS “What’s Your Gut Telling You?” Stephen Salanski, MD, Goppert-Trinity Family Care, Research Medical Center spoke on KCTV5 about this very question. There’s something about digestive difficulties that makes them hard to discuss in polite company — which leaves many of us suffering from one problem or another in silence. And what’s more, digestive disorders are placing a “growing burden” on Americans, causing an unprecedented number of clinic visits and hospitalizations. HCA Midwest Health sets the standard for quality medical care for men and women. Board certified, fellowshiptrained physician experts offer a range of capabilities in preventive and routine primary care. In addition, HCA hospitals are the area’s leader in GI surgery, offering patients the benefits of minimally invasive surgery and newest technology for conditions such as GI pain. For more information, visit HCAMidwest.com. To view the broadcast, go to www.kctv5.com and search for Salanski. A Closer Look at Depression After the death of Robin Williams shook the world, KCTV5 interviewed Royals announcer, Ryan Lefebvre who suffers from depression and Research Psychiatric Center’s David Strother, LMSW, Unit Coordinator for the S.T.A.R. Program, to take a closer look at the disease. What people need to know is that anyone can and many people do suffer from depression. Some symptoms to look out for are hopelessness, helplessness, appetite loss, fatigue and physical pain. Depression is a real medical condition that requires real medical intervention. If you or someone you love is in need of help, please reach out to Research Psychiatric Center at 816-444-8161. To view the broadcast, go to www.kctv5.com and search for Strother.

Excellent Emergency Healthcare Transforms Lives -- Research Medical Center’s First Video News Release Research Medical Center’s Trauma Services rallied 20 departments to save baby Aiden. Aiden’s mother was in a car accident last December and after being ejected from her vehicle, she sustained major injuries including massive head trauma, a broken pelvis and collarbone and lacerated spleen and liver. She was about 15 weeks pregnant with Aiden at the time.

Scott Bjerke, MD, Trauma Services Medical Director

American Medical Response (AMR) paramedics were called to the site of the accident site as the first responders where they stabilized her and transported her to where LifeFlight Eagle could fly her to Research Medical Center. Once here she underwent a full trauma workup. Neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery and high-risk obstetrics were immediately consulted.

Dr. Scott can be seen on KSHB41 and Dr. Scott can be seen on FOX4 news where they are interviewed on the miraculous birth that took a hospital-wide, multidisciplinary health team to accomplish. KCTV5 and KMBC9 also covered the story. All coverage include interviews with the grandmother, Michelle King with baby Aiden in tow and AMR paramedic, Danny Hall. Now 16 weeks old, Aiden is considered a miracle by the Research Medical Center team of physicians and nurses who tended to him in utero for almost four months, until his momentous birth in April. “Aiden’s story is not only a medical miracle, it also underscores the strong collaborative efforts between our medical teams and EMS personnel,” says Jackie DeSouza, Chief Executive Officer of Research Medical Center. “It takes a village to deliver high-quality healthcare to all of our patients, regardless of Earl Scott, MD, FACHE their illness or injury, and I am so proud of the outstanding and compassionate life-saving emergency care Amie and Aiden received on the front line and in the NICU at Research Medical Center.”

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Research Psychiatric Center Offers Separate Partial Hospitalization Program for Adolescents The Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program is now separate from the Adolescent Inpatient Unit. The program is available from 8:30am-3:30pm and offers Group Psychotherapy, Family Sessions and Individual Psychotherapy. Each patient will see Christopher Vanhorn, DO, our Adolescent Psychiatrist daily. There are also five psychotherapy groups led by Kali Keilbey, MS, PLPC. Group topics include: Grief and Loss, Stress Management, Relaxation, Mindfulness, Creative Therapy, Depression management, Self-esteem enhancement, Emotional Regulation, Coping Strategies and Anger Management. Patients attend Recreational/Occupational Therapy group once a day. The program is a great option for those who urgently need daily treatment without the 24-hour care. The program is also a nice transition from acute inpatient care to home. We offer safe, structured treatment without much disruption to family and daily life. The program is designed to assist in restoring individuals to their highest level of functioning, help cultivate the skills necessary to maintain that level of functioning, and to help them live more satisfying and productive lives. Common disorders treated are mood disorders, anxiety disorders, chronic suicidal ideation, personality disorders or issues pertaining to family/interpersonal conflicts. The therapies used include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Family Systems. Go to www.researchpsychiatriccenter.com for more information.

Tightwad, MO EMS Team Seeks Council From Research Medical Center

Trauma experts from Research Medical Center and LifeFlight Eagle were invited to Tightwad, MO recently to help debrief paramedics after they had responded to a horrifying accident involving four young men. Two did not survive and one patient was brought by helicopter to Research Medical Center for trauma care.

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New Change Model (DMAIC) Coming Soon Research Medical Center will be using the DMAIC improvement model instead of the current PDCA. Why the change from PDCA model to DMAIC? • DMAIC (an abbreviation for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) is an effective method for improving, optimizing and stabilizing processes. • The focus of the model is to reduce variation in processes. • DMAIC is primarily used when an established process is not working. Examples of using DMAIC successfully in the healthcare organizations include reducing medical error, reducing falls, achieving compliance and meeting regulatory requirements and improving HCAHPS scores. Research Medical Center will begin education on how to effectively use the DMAIC model at department meetings beginning this month. Provided by Kathleen Gramlich-Muehlbach, QI/PI Manager, Research Medical Center

2014 William Volker Awards Banquet On Thursday, October 9, 2014, the William Volker Awards Banquet will be held at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center (formerly the Hyatt Regency). From 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Chicago/ San Francisco Foyer will be registration and social hour. Dinner will start at 7:00pm. Employees who will be recognized should have received their invitation for the event and need to RSVP no later than Thursday, September 11. In case you are wondering if you should be receiving an invitation, the cut-off date for being recognized for increments of five years of service has been moved from March 31 to July 31.

Schedule when it’s convenient for you ONLINE SCHEDULING NOW AVAILABLE Now you can schedule an appointment with a primary care provider online anytime day or night. Go to MyMidwestPhysician.com, find a provider and click on “Make an Appointment.” New and existing patients welcome.

To learn more, or to find a doctor near you, call (816) 751-4884 or (913) 541-7478 or visit MyMidwestPhysician.com.

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You are Invited! Monthly Stay Connected Luncheon Monthly Stay Connected Luncheons were started last year to give our employees another option for communication with senior leadership. The luncheons have been a great resource for feedback from employees and to allow informal discussion regarding what is going on at the hospital. Come ready with questions, comments, complaints, suggestions...anything you want to get heard by our senior leadership team. These events are open to all employees whether PRN, part-time or full-time from all three campuses: Research Medical Center, Brookside Campus and Research Psychiatric Center. We also want to include our affiliated employees on these campuses -admitting, medical records, purchasing, etc. We ask employees to call Human Resources to reserve a seat at the table with senior leaders. 20 employees can be seated per luncheon. These events are held in the Research Medical Center Boardroom on the 1st Floor near the front entrance from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Available dates through the end of 2014 are:

• September 17

• October 22

• November 19

• December 17

Please call Human Resources at 816-276-3157 to leave your name, department, phone number and the date you would like to attend. Call to make your reservation today!

Live TweetChat on Palliative Neurosurgery for Cancer Pain With William Rosenberg, MD Dr. Rosenberg will be guest hosting a live TweetChat on using neurosurgery to palliate cancer pain on Wednesday, September 17 from 8:00pm - 9:00pm. Just follow #hpm (hospice & palliative medicine) on Twitter. Christian Sinclair, MD to moderate.

HealtHcare close to You!

5151 Troost, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64110 Call us at (816) 237-1616

• Easy, walk-in medical care • Open 8 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday • Treatments for general illnesses and injuries • Vaccines, flu shots and other preventive services • Sports physicals • Staffed with family medicine physician and nurse practitioner • Affiliated with Research Medical Center • Accepts all major insurance plans

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Employee Health Schedules Flu Clinic Dates The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend an annual flu vaccine as the first and best way to protect against influenza. Get vaccinated as soon as the vaccine becomes available. This will help to ensure protection before the flu season begins. It takes about two weeks after the vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against influenza virus infection. The influenza vaccine provides protection throughout the flu season. Remember, you will not be at higher risk for contracting influenza in March or April if you receive the vaccine as early as September.

Employee Flu Clinic Dates: Research Medical Center -- 3 East Friday, September 26: 0700-1600 Tuesday, September 30: 0700-1900 Friday, October 10: 0700-1530 Tuesday, October 14: 0700-1830 Thursday, October 16: 0700-1200 Thursday, October 23: 0700-1600 Monday, October 27: 0700-1700 Friday, October 31 0700-1200 Research Medical Center Brookside Campus - Home Base Friday, October 10: 0700-1530 Research Psychiatric Center Tuesday, October 21: 0730-1300 Walk-in flu shots available at Walgreens Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm. Most insurances plans accepted.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here and you’re invited to take part. Friday, October 10 • $5 Jean Day -- if you are non-patient care staff and want to wear jeans with your pink, bring your $5 to Human Resources and the proceeds will benefit Research Medical Center’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk team. • Stop by the Breast Cancer Awareness table at the cafeteria between 11:00am and 1:00pm for information about breast health. All month: • Wear pink on Fridays. • Sign-up for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Saturday, October 25 and make a donation to a great cause. Go to www.makingstrideswalk.org. • Don’t forget to schedule your mammogram at Research Medical Center or encourage your friends and family to do so! Call 816-751-3775 or click MidwestBreast.com today! • Like us on Facebook every time we post Breast Cancer Awareness information!

More Breast Cancer Awareness Month updates will be shared throughout the month. 10

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Healthy Habits Update Superfood for September – Apples! An apple a day won’t keep the doctor away, but they can be a step in the right direction. Apples are an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants. They make a delicious addition to salads, desserts; and complement pork or turkey as a main entrée. Check out the nutrition station outside the cafeteria to learn more about the health promoting nutrients in apples, and be on the lookout for September’s promotional items throughout the cafeteria. Also, be sure to join our RMC culinary team at the Block Party, September 13, for a special healthy cooking demonstration and to learn more about healthy nutrition from your RMC dietitian. Be well!

An Apple A Day... Apples alone won’t keep the doctor away, but they can be a step in the right direction. Apples are delicious, low in calories, a natural mouth freshener and full of fiber, and other health promoting nutrients.

Provided by Stephany Moore, RD, LD, Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Excellence Update Annual Competency Fair If you have not yet attended the Competency Fair in 2014, it is mandatory for all nursing, radiology, respiratory, and transport staff hired before December 31st, 2013, to attend on the final date, September 17th, 2014.

School of Radiologic Technology Accepting Applicants Now

UPCOMING

Events

SEPTEMBER 11: Research Medical Center Community Blood Center Blood Drive, Research Medical Center, Meeting Room 1, 8:00am - 1:00pm SEPTEMBER 13: Community Block Party and Health Fair, Research Medical Center West Parking lot, 10:00am - 1:00pm SEPTEMBER 13: American Stroke Foundation Stroke Walk, Theis Park, 9:30am SEPTEMBER 17: Research Psychiatric Center Community Blood Center Blood Drive, Research Psychiatric Center, 7:00am - 11:00am SEPTEMBER 17: Live TweetChat on Palliative Neurosurgery for Cancer Pain With William Rosenberg, MD, 8:00pm - 9:00pm, #hpm SEPTEMBER 17: Annual Competency Fair SEPTEMBER 19: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 6:00pm

Did you know that Research Medical Center has a School of Radiologic Technology located right here within the hospital? Their mission is to provide a quality educational program that promotes excellence in Radiologic Technology and produces competent, professional, and compassionate radiographers for the healthcare community. Graduates will obtain the knowledge required of an entrylevel radiographer and be prepared to successfully sit for the ARRT examination. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Additional information can be found at www.researchmedicalcenter.com under “Careers.” Click on Education and you will see the link at the bottom of the page. Applications are being accepted now for the next program which begins July 2015. Call Susan Foster at 816.276.3390 for more information.

SEPTEMBER 25: Infectious Disease Symposium, Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, 7:15am NOVEMBER 13: Bi-State Stroke Consortium, Curry Auditorium, Research Medical Center Brookside Campus, 7:30am 12:30pm

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Research Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program CLASS OF 2015

Eric Daharsh, DO

Regan Dulin, DO

Garrett Hooker, MD

Cory Jabara, DO

Tu Anh Luong, MD

Maja Stefanovic, MD

Emily Valenta, DO

Eileen Westhues, DO

Jeffrey Mincher, MD

Edward Moellmer, MD

Brittani Moeller, DO

Adam Morawski, MD

CLASS OF 2016

Lindsay Allan, MD

Marisa Argubright, DO

Andy Brouwer, MD

Holly Gault, MD

Masud Hassan, MD

Meghan McManus, DO

Nathan Norris, MD

Wes Roadhouse, DO

Christopher Standley, DO

Zaynab Zarrabi, DO

CLASS OF 2017

Caleb Baughn, MD

Daniella Boyer, DO

Nida Dillon, DO

Joshua Richards, DO

Katelyn Falk, MD

Genna Siemons, MD

Casey Gee, MD

Benjamin Skoch, DO

Harmandeep Khosa, MD

Merlin Sunny, DO

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Research Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program (cont.) 2014 - 2015 R3 Chief Residents

Jessica Colanese, MD

Jennifer Cummins, MD

Erin McGonigle, DO

Research Family Medicine Class of 2014

Seated left to right: Suzanne Ozbun, MD – Kansas City, MO (HCA) Faculty Physician Research Family Medicine Residency Carmella Caldwell, MD – Houston, TX (faculty physicians at Baylor College of Medicine) Sara (Sietsema) Cobine, DO – Osawatomie, KS (private practice) Renee Diamond, MD – Clarion, IA (private practice) Standing left to right: Jay Patel, DO – Liberty, MO – The Liberty Clinic (private practice) Michael Duke, MD – Lee’s Summit, MO (HCAPS) Family Care Specialists of Arbor Walk (private practice) Mistee Richardson, MD – Kansas City, KS – Docs Who Care – Providence Medical Center (private practice) Bob Azar, MD – St. Paul, MN (private practice) Darren Presley, MD – Indianapolis, IN – Sports Medicine Fellowship with IUPUI Jason Goergen, DO – North Kansas City, MO – Meritas Health Park Plaza (private practice) Mani Ghasemi, MD - CA Harveer Parmar, MD – Fort Worth, TX (hospitalist) Ivan Law, MD – Toronto, Ontario/Canada (private practice) For more information on the Research Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program, Faculty and/or Residents, please visit their website at www.researchresidency.com. 6675 Holmes, Suite 450 • Kansas City, MO 64131 • (816) 276-7650

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Research Golf Classic a Success The Research Foundation hosted its 25th Annual Research Golf Classic on Monday, August 18 at Milburn Country Club. The event raised more than $68,000 for The Research Foundation’s ThinkFirst Injury Prevention program. ThinkFirst reaches more than 40,000 students in the Greater Kansas City Area annually, teaching them how to prevent traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Cynthia Randazzo, President & CEO of The Research Foundation said, “The 25th Annual Research Golf Classic was a tremendous success. Thank you to all of the sponsors, golfers and volunteers who participated and made the event a success!” To see more photos of the Golf Classic visit The Research Foundation’s Facebook Page.

Research Medical Center CEO Jackie DeSouza & COO Eric Becker

Volunteers prepare for a busy day at the 25th Annual Research Golf Classic

Golf Chair Dr. Jason Eppler (left) presents the 2014 trophy to surgeon David Rudman, MD, for winning the contest of best score between the surgeons and the anesthesiologists.

Golfers that participated in the very first Golf Classic in 1990 and the 25th Annual event in 2014: (From left) Mike Arbanas, Brad Sullivan, MD, Kent Stallard, David McKinsey, MD, & Sam Hoeper, Jr., MD.

WIN for KC Research Medical Center CEO Jackie DeSouza particpated in the Women’s Intersport Network for Kansas City (WIN for KC) on Saturday, July 26. WIN for KC’s mission is to empower girls and women through advocating and promoting the lifetime value of sports and fitness, while providing opportunities for participation and leadership development.

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Join the HCA RMC BRMC Stroke Walk Team

HCA Midwest Health System is proud to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as the 2014 Luminary Lane sponsor for the Light the Night® Walk. We invite you to join us Friday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Overland Park, KS. Enjoy a pre-walk carnival with food and entertainment for all ages! Following a fireworks start, walk along a one-mile route carrying illuminated lanterns – white for patients and survivors, red for supporters and gold for teams walking in memory of a loved one. • Every four minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer and every 10 minutes someone dies • Leukemia is the leading cause of cancer death of children and young adults under the age of 20 • In this year alone an estimated 1,190 residents in Kansas and more than 2,550 residents in Missouri will be diagnosed with a blood cancer The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

step up: lightthenight.org

Friday, September 19, 2014 | 6:00 PM Cleveland Chiropractic College 10850 Lowell Ave., Overland Park, KS Register at: lightthenight.org/mid/KSCity14/HCAMidwestHealth

HCA Midwest Health is a proud sponsor of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the 2014 KC Light The Night Walk.

Sign–up to walk, raise funds, donate and spread the word! Join the HCA Midwest Health team at www.lightthenight.org. For more information about joining the team, volunteering or donating, contact our Team Leader, Julie Wilhauk, DNP, ARNP, AOCNP, at Julie.Wilhauk@hcahealthcare.com.

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The Research Foundation’s

and Health Fair Research Medical Center • 2316 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO (West Parking Lot)

Saturday, September 13, 2014 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Free HealtH ScreeningS • Blood Glucose • Blood Pressure • HIV • Body Mass Index • Posture Health • Kidney Risk Assessment

additional activitieS

• Prize drawings throughout the event • Local entertainment every 30 minutes

eat HealtHy, get Fit, Be Happy area (new tHiS year)

• HyVee Wellness Van • Nia Demonstration 10:30 a.m. • Healthy Cooking Demonstrations 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. • Half-mile and one-mile “Fun Walk” at 11 a.m. and noon • Relaxation Techniques 11:15 a.m. • Yoga Demonstration 11:30 a.m. • Zumba Demonstration 12:15 p.m. • Healthy Snacks • Beans&Greens • Cultivate Kansas City • Cleaver Family YMCA • Research Health and Rehab Pavilion

injury prevention area

• ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City • Free bicycle helmets to the first 250 children from the Brain Injury Association of Kansas & Greater Kansas City • Kansas City Fire Department Fire Truck • Missouri State Highway Patrol Seatbelt Convincer • Kansas City Missouri Police Department BEARCAT and Rollover Simulator • Research Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center • Charlie’s House

cHildren’S activity area SponSored By reSearcH college oF nurSing

• Free books from the Kansas City Public Library • Carnival Games • Moon walk • Face painting • Kansas City Zoomobile

For more information, call (816) 276-4218 or www.theresearchfoundationkc.org

THERE WILL BE OVER 80 BOOTHS PROVIDING HEALTH INFORMATION AND FREE SCREENINGS (AS OF 8/6/14) AbbVie Crohn’s & Colitis Patient Advocate Program Adjust 4 Life Wellness Center Aim4Peace American Brain Tumor Association American Diabetes Association American Red Cross - Kansas City Region Arthritis Foundation Autumn Terrace Awesome Ambitions, Inc. Baby & Child Associates, LLC Black Health Care Coalition Bloch Cancer Hotline Cancer Action CareSpot Catalyst Health Center Child Abuse Prevention Ass. (CAPA) CLAIM Cleveland Chiropractic College COMBAT Dialysis Clinic Inc. Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri and Kansas Falun Dafa Association of Kansas City First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention & Recovery Gilda’s Club Kansas City Goppert-Trinity Family Care