CARE Newsletter - June 2011

In this issue:

Page 3: Willie Lawrence, Jr., MD, Named AHA-Midwest Affiliate Physician of the Year

Page 5: Royal Rebound to Benefit Research College of Nursing

Page 7: Clinical Excellence Update

Page 9: News Briefs

Page 10: Geriatric Assessment Clinic

editor:Denise Charpentier VP, Marketing/PR

(816) [email protected]

layout/writer:

Mike RalstonDirector, Marketing/PR

(816) [email protected]

REsEARCH MEDiCAL CENtER • A PUBLiCAtioN foR EMPLoYEEs • JUNE 2011

CARECoMPAssioN. AttitUDE. REsPECt. ExCELLENCE.

Emergency Care for the Elderly (ECE), located at Research Medical Center’s emergency room, offers four specially designed rooms in the newly opened unit. Part of Research Medical Center’s progressive Center for Healthy Aging, ECE is equipped with stacks of warm blankets,

signage with oversized lettering, adjustable lighting, grip flooring and thicker mattresses to help wound prevention. The audio-amplified rooms are painted in a soft and soothing color and are available to senior adult patients in need of immediate medical attention.

Though the rooms are steps away from one of Kansas City’s busiest emergency departments, the environment surrounding Emergency Care for the Elderly is hushed, physicians and nurses quietly working with patients.

Jacque Euritt, RN, MSN, director of the emergency department at Research Medical Center, says that since Emergency Care for the Elderly opened in early May, demand has been brisk. “We knew the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area could benefit from emergency medical care geared specifically to older adults,” says Euritt. “It’s a trend throughout the country to have facilities address the unique medical care needs of geriatric patients. Research Medical Center has one of the most comprehensive programs for aging adults in the city, and Emergency Care for the Elderly is a component of that focus.”

Indeed the atmosphere in ECE is less frenzied than the neighboring emergency department. Nurses and physicians caring for each patient, often diagnose and treat multiple issues and frequently uncover hidden problems.

“The aging process naturally makes an older adult susceptible to more than what brought them into the emergency room,” says Joseph Keary, RN, emergency clinical coordinator for the ECE. “We are staffed by geriatric-trained nurses and physicians who specialize in the care of older adults and understand the importance of digging deeper to find, for instance, signs of dementia, depression or other red flags that may affect their overall health.”

Changes are occurring across the country in the typical hospital emergency department, where seniors make 17 million visits annually. To accommodate the significant population of baby boomers poised to enter their golden years—it’s predicted that by the year 2030 one in five Americans will be age 65 or older—hospitals like Research Medical Center are ahead of the curve in addressing those needs.

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Research Medical Center Opens Emergency Care For The Elderly

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thursday, June 237:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions larry a. rues, Md • Moderator8:10 a.m. Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias david B. Carr, Md9:10 a.m. Primary Care Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease richard S. Muther, Md10:10 a.m. Break10:30 a.m. The Important Relationship Between CKD and Cardiovascular Events richard S. Muther, Md11:30 a.m. Why Normal Isn’t Healthy Bowen F. white, Md12:30 p.m. Lunch1:30 p.m. Dementias and Mild Cognitive Impairment david B. Carr, Md2:30 p.m. The Orear Memorial Lecture Thyroid Nodules and Goiter e. Chester ridgway, Md3:30 p.m. Break3:45 p.m. The Coming Alzheimer’s Epidemic: Challenges and Promising Future Therapies david B. Carr, Md4:45 p.m. Adjournment

Friday, June 247:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Melvin l. glazer, Md • Moderator8:10 a.m. An Integrative Approach to Functional Digestive Disorders • gerard e. Mullin, Md9:10 a.m. What’s New with Hyperlipidemia in 2011? Brian V. reamy, Md10:10 a.m. Break10:30 a.m. Rational Interpretation of Thyroid Tests and Hormone Management e. Chester ridgway, Md11:30 a.m. Nutritional Modulation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease • gerard e. Mullin, Md12:30 p.m. Lunch1:30 p.m. Case Studies Applying Integrative Medicine to Gut Disorders • gerard e. Mullin, Md2:30 p.m. Workshops 1. Analysis and Management of Lipid Disorders • Brian V. reamy, Md 2. Case Studies of Thyroid Disorders e. Chester ridgway, Md3:30 p.m. Break3:45 p.m. Workshops (repeated)4:45 p.m. Adjourn

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Willie Lawrence, Jr., MD, was recently named the American Heart Association (AHA)-Midwest Affiliate Physician of the Year for his outstanding efforts as an interventional cardiologist in Kansas City.

His interests and commitment run the gamut of AHA priority areas,

from Get With the Guidelines® to revenue generation to community education and awareness through initiatives such as Power to End Stroke. He is an advocate for his patients as a healthcare provider, a prevention-focused community leader reaching youth before they acquire risk factors and an AHA volunteer.

In his nearly 20 years of service to the Kansas City community, Dr. Lawrence’s leadership extends beyond his

role as the only African-American cardiologist practicing in Kansas City. He has dedicated his personal time to the goal of improving health in minority and low-income neighborhoods. An active Power to End Stroke ambassador, Dr. Lawrence has been a keynote speaker at annual AHA Power Gospel Tour events; he has given many presentations in community settings, including barber shops and local churches; and he has recruited several community leaders who have become Power to End Stroke ambassadors.

Dr. Lawrence is the AHA’s most enthusiastic supporter of My Life Check. As president, he has challenged affiliate board members to integrate My Life Check into their organizations.

Dr. Lawrence will receive his award at a luncheon on June 22 at the Omni Mandalay Hotel in Las Colinas, TX.

Willie Lawrence, Jr., MD, Named AHA-Midwest Affiliate Physician of the Year

We would like to thank our doctors, nurses, technicians and healthcare professionals at Research Medical Center for delivering quality, compassionate care that ranks among the nation’s best.

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Research Medical Center is proud to be part of U.S. News & World Report’s first-ever Best Hospitals

metro area rankings for Kansas City. This special recognition highlights hospitals in or near major

cities with a record of high performance in key medical specialties.

To be ranked in its metro area, a hospital had to score in the

top 25 percent among its peers in at least one of 16 medical specialties. Research Medical Center was recognized for its

specialties of ear, nose and throat and kidney disorders.


Revathi Bhat, MD, Aims to Improve the Health of the Older Patient

By Paula dunnDr. Revathi Bhat is the medical director of the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit at Research Medical Center, the only geriatric specialty unit in the greater Kansas City area. Dr. Bhat and her ACE team work with patients 75 years of age and older.

“The body of an aging patient is different than that of a young body, and it requires changes in the way we treat the older patient”, says Dr. Bhat. “Older adults are more prone to certain diseases, and we must focus on both the physical and mental aspects of disease. Elderly patients don’t bounce back from even small disruptions in health and daily living like younger patients do. We need to provide healthcare to our

seniors in ways that encompass all we know about the needs of the older adult patient.”

As medical director of the ACE unit, Dr. Bhat says that her patients recognize many benefits from the program, including care delivered by specialists trained in the unique diseases most common in older adults, a more sensitive understanding and integration of patients’ needs into care plans, and a more proactive and preventive approach to delivering treatment, in order to avoid future complications.

“We are committed to helping patients reach and maintain the highest level of independence possible,” says Dr. Bhat.

“We often hospitalize patients in an effort to help them ‘get better,’ but there are risks associated with hospitalization, such as infections, ulcers, falls, and disorientation– especially with the elderly. We want to get seniors out of the hospital as quickly as possible and back to their normal environment.”

Dr. Bhat completed her medical degree at the Bangalore Medical College in India. She came to the United States to complete her residency in internal medicine through the University of Missouri – Kansas City’s School of Medicine. She completed fellowships in both critical care and geriatrics. She and her husband are parents to a three-month old daughter and three-year old son.

“I did a rotation in geriatrics during my residency that helped confirm my choice of specialization in that program. There is a completely new perspective of medicine when you specialize in the care of the older adult,” explains Bhat.

When Dr. Bhat looks into the future of the ACE unit, she anticipates the growth of the elderly population and acknowledges a very small percentage of geriatric specialists in the medical field. She believes that as her team gains more experience in the specialized care of our older adults, they will be in a unique position to help train other medical staff to more fully respond to the needs of our older patients. “I’m proud to be a part of that,” says Bhat.

revathi Bhat, MdaCe unit

Research Medical Center Hosts First ATLS Provider and Refresher Course

Research Medical Center hosted its first Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider and Refresher Course on April 22-23. Janet Bjerke, RN, MBA coordinated the course which was taught by Drs. John Webb, Floyd Scott, Heather Klepacz and Scott Bjerke. Participants included physicians from Research Medical Center, Research Belton Hospital, Overland Park Regional Medical Center and both the UMKC Surgery program and Research Family Medicine Residency Program. Three physicians from outside the Kansas City area also flew or drove in to take the course. This is the first ATLS class provided by an HCA facility in the Kansas City area since the opening of the Research Trauma Center 25 years ago. ATLS is recognized worldwide as the standard for state of the art trauma care and has expanded from teaching physicians worldwide to include a dedicated nursing trauma course (ATCN) and a Rural Trauma Outreach Program.

June 7: Harrisonville specialists open House, 2820 E Rock Haven Road, suites 200/205, 4-6 p.m.

June 15: Medical Group of Kansas City open House, 6420 Prospect, ste. t102, 7:30-9 a.m.

June 15: stroke support Group @ 2 North Rehab conference room, 3 p.m.

July 14: second Quarter Employee of the Month/Retirement Reception @ RMC cafeteria, 3-4 p.m.

SePteMBer 30: 27th Annual Practical Cardiology symposium @ sheraton overland Park Hotel.

noVeMBer 5: Research Royal Rebound @ the College Basketball Experience. Call (816) 276-4218 for more information.

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Events


Research Urgent Care Open HouseOn April 27 Research Urgent Care

hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony

and open house celebrating its new

walk-in clinic. The new facility serves

as an alternative to the emergency

department or when a patient’s regular

doctor is unavailable.

Conveniently located in the heart of

downtown, Research Urgent Care

offers area residents, daytime workers,

hotel guests and visitors the convenience of prompt, professional care. It is open during

normal business hours, doesn’t require an appointment and accepts all major insurance

plans.

Mark Martin, Md, formerly a physician with Lee’s Summit Family Care, serves as the

clinic’s medical director in addition to treating patients. Dr. Martin is a board-certified

family medicine physician with more than 30 years of experience. Dr. Martin is joined

at the clinic by amber Botros, do. Dr. Botros, a family medicine physician, has special

clinical interests in overall women’s healthcare, obstetrics, and adolescent/pediatric

medicine.

Royal Rebound to Benefit the Research College of Nursing

Get ready to lace up the sneakers, limber up

the muscles and make an assist for a great

cause as the 9th Research Royal Rebound is

scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5.

Again, the College Basketball Experience

at the Sprint Center will host this casual

basketball-themed party, benefitting

scholarships for students attending the

Research College of Nursing – Rockhurst

University joint nursing program. Guests can

enjoy cocktails, dinner and some hoops during the evening event, while taking part in a

new feature, a chance on winning one of 10 prizes through a sweepstakes raffle. Details

will be coming soon.

Dr. and Mrs. Tom Samuelson are this year’s chairpersons. For more information, or to

purchase tickets to the event, call The Research Foundation at (816) 276-4218, or visit

its Web site at www.theresearchfoundationkc.org.

2011 research royal rebound ChairpersonsDr. and Mrs. Tom Samuelson


Blood Transfusion Consent FormA friendly reminder to every nurse that before transfusing blood products you must obtain a signed 'Blood and Blood Products Transfusion Consent' form. This includes packed cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets and cryoprecipitate. If the patient is incapacitated, please have the next of kin or DPOA sign the consent form or try to obtain a phone consent with another nurse to witness. If the patient is unable to give consent and no family can be reached, instruct the ordering doctor to write for it as a 'medical emergency.' One consent form per admission will stand. You will not need a new consent form for each round of transfusions. If a patient or family member does not want blood given, please instuct them to sign the 'Refusal to Permit Blood Transfusion' form.

Nursing Council Presents Annual Awards nurses recognized with P.e.e.r., Veteran, novice, Preceptor, PCt and unit Secretary of the year awards

ina Harrison (Neuro/Ortho Unit), Kathy Smith (Intensive Care Unit), erin Bartling (Acute Care for the Elderly Unit), Mark rotert (Inten-

sive Care Unit), linda dunalewicz (Emergency Department), Sherrie and terrie allen (Float Pool) and nicole gonzales (4 North) were

recently honored with the P.E.E.R., Veteran, Novice, Preceptor, PCT and Unit Secretary of the Year awards respectively. The P.E.E.R.

Recognition Program was designed by the Nursing Councils to identify and honor superior nurses at Research Medical Center who

exemplify clinical excellence. This honor includes a monetary award for continuing education in nursing at Research Medical Cen-

ter. This award is presented to one nurse each quarter.

Melody Alexander, Sirena Howrey, Heather Lewis, Paige Pasternak, Lindsey Schroeder, Becky Wright, Gina Taylor and Dana Magu-

ire were recognized for their work in the Clinical Recognition Program. This program recognizes nurses as they achieve progressive

levels of involvement and committment, ranging from Clinical Level I-IV.

P.e.e.r. of the year nominees(From left): Angela French, ina Harrison (winner)

and Kevin Kunkelman. Not pictured: Jennifer Barwig.

Veteran of the year nominees(From left): Kathy Smith, (winner), Terry Duffey,

Jo Rhodes and Mary Warner. Not pictured: Leslie Rogers.

novice of the year nominees(From left): Ashley Breaux, Melody Alexander, Brad Bryant,

Mark rotert (winner), Kendra Vogel, erin Bartling (winner), Christina Quick and Melinda Meyer.

Preceptor of the year nominees(From left): Tiffany Hatfield and linda dunalewicz (winner).

Not pictured: Sam Maindi.

PCt of the year nominees(From left): Hilda Smith, Emma McNeal, Lorna Johnson,

Sherrie and terrie allen (winners).

unit Secretary of the year nominees(From left): Bernice Harbour, nicole gonzales (winner)

and Norma Bolling.


don’t Miss our 2nd Competency Fair of 2011!Kick off your summer with us at the second competency

fair of the year on June 7 at the Research Brookside

Campus. We will start at 7:30 a.m. and you must be

signed in by 2 p.m. This is a mandatory event for nurses,

respiratory therapists and patient care technicians. There

will only be one left after this, so come now to avoid the

rush!

School at work®The Clinical Excellence department is currently recruiting

employees for the 2011 School at Work® program. School

at Work® is a career development system that brings

education directly to the work site. The purpose of the

program is to:

• Allow our employees to learn during normal

working hours

• Learn skills necessary to explore other career

opportunities in healthcare

• Experience the joy of learning with your co-workers

• Provide opportunities for employees to challenge

themselves

• Enhance computer skills

Applications are being accepted through July 1.

the Magnet JourneyResearch Medical Center continues on the Journey to

Magnet excellence. Members of the Steering Committee

are meeting weekly, and are in the process of gathering

information to begin writing the documents that will need

to be submitted to the American Nurses Credentialing

Center. Writing these documents is a time-consuming, but

exciting process. There are 88 sources of evidence that

need to be written that require specific examples. Research

Medical Center has many great examples of excellence in

nursing that we can highlight. One of these is the work

that our nursing staff is doing with hourly patient rounding

and the excellent outcomes this is producing. The Steering

Committee welcomes interested staff nurses to join us as

we continue on this journey. If you want to help, contact

Cyndi Johnson or Polly McNeece.

listen and learnPlease join us on June 21 from 12-1p.m. Joel McKinsey,

MD, infectious disease specialist, will be talking about ticks

and its diseases.

Submitted by: Julia Payne, RNC, BSN

Clinical Excellence Update

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A volunteer is defined as one who is working on behalf of

others or participating in a particular cause without payment

for their time and services.

People volunteer using their own skill development to meet

the needs of others and assist for a variety of reasons. We

have developed a volunteer list using many of the skills and

talents from Research Medical Center. We have asked for

all types of volunteers currently working and retired to be

a part of many different events. Many of our volunteers

are using their skills; working in such areas of healthcare,

education, security, business, or emergency rescue. All

volunteers are important and their service is invaluable. We

want to recruit more to assist on an as-needed basis. This

can be for a community event or, such as in response to a

natural disaster or cleanup.

Thank you for your stewardship and taking your time to be

a part of this experience. Getting involved in our community

is important to Research Medical Center. Your support

in the various activities says to others how much we care.

Listed below are some of the events available to you. If

interested in volunteering your time for 1-2 hours, contact

your direct supervisor.

2011 Volunteer opportunities• January - Harvesters (volunteer opportunities are

offered each month)

• February - Women and Heart Disease screenings

• April Community Block Party & Health Fair

screenings; ‘Power to End Stroke’ screenings

• May - Heart Walk

• June - Relay for Life; Convoy of Hope - ‘A Day of

Volunteer Service’

• October - Waldo Octoberfest

In addition, volunteer opportunities are available with

the Red Cross and Heart to Heart International. These

opportunities are used for disaster relief. We would like to

have a list of volunteers so we can be prepared at all times.

Become a Volunteer at Research Medical Center

‘Take Your Child to Work Day’This year’s Take Your Child to Work Day was a huge success. The Clinical Excellence department would like to thank all the individuals and departments who contributed time and resources to make this day a memorable one for all the children who attended.

operating room: Licia Hurdinfection Control: Gayle Whitmoreenvironmental Services: Dawn Dudley, Tyrone Hooks and Marcel Barteelab: Ann Jensen, Julianna Drees, Marin Bryant, Jenny Roberson and Dawn Lumpkinwomen’s Services: Cathy Fox, Lea Meyer and Cece DavisPt/ot/rehab: Jeremy Lippold

radiology: Julie Durst and Mary Hudsontrauma Services: Tony Casto and Beth Molleker; and a special thank you to the Life Flight Crew.

Additionally, we would like to extend our gratitude to the chaperones who played an important role in ensuring the children’s experiences were memorable: Raymond Parsons, Kim Holtswarth, Jennifer Miles, Lori Boussuge, Heather Westpfahl, Tonya Shaw, Clinnise Frost, Sarah Park, Jacque Euritt, Elizabeth Lee, Joe Keary and Melissa Rook.

Note: View more photos on our Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/researchmedicalcenter

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News Briefs

MuzaFFar iqBal, Md, JoinS MidweSt CanCer Care at reSearCH MediCal CenterBoard-certified medical oncologist/

hematologist Muzaffar Iqbal, MD, has

joined Midwest Cancer Care at Research

Medical Center. With more than 10 years

experience in cancer care, Dr. Iqbal earned his medical

degree at Sind Medical College and served his residency

at Bronx Lebanon Hospital. He also served fellowships

at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Midwest

Cancer Care at Research Medical Center is accredited

by the American College of Surgeons Commission on

Cancer and offers a comprehensive treatment and support

environment. The hospital is renowned for its cutting-

edge cancer treatment technologies and its clinical case

conferences, where a multidisciplinary team of physicians

shares insights and expertise to ensure the fastest, most

effective treatment plan and best overall care for its

patients.

MereditH leVine, Md, JoinS MidweSt woMen’S HealtHCare SPeCialiStSMeredith Levine, MD, family medicine

physician specializing in obstetrics and

gynecology, has joined Midwest Women’s

Healthcare Specialists. Board certified in

family medicine, Dr. Levine also is certified in pediatric

advanced life support, advanced cardiac life support,

neonatal resuscitation and stabilization and advanced

cardiac life support in obstetrics. She completed her

residency at the Research Family Medicine Program in

Kansas City and has clinical expertise in prenatal and

obstetrics care. Dr. Levine is a member of the American

Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical

Association, the Missouri Academy of Family Physicians

and Missouri State Medical Association. Midwest Women’s

Healthcare Specialists has six convenient locations, offers

same day and next day appointments and accepts all major

insurance plans.

reSearCH MediCal Center Honored By BlaCK HealtH Care CoalitionResearch Medical Center was recently honored by the

Black Health Care Coalition with the 2011 Corporate

Award. The Black Health Care Coalition was formed in

1985 to focus on mentoring African American medical

students who had little or no contact with the minority

community. The committee found that there was a

tremendous need for community health education that was

culturally sensitive.

SCott BJerKe, Md, to PreSent at MiSSouri eMS ConFerenCe & exPoScott Bjerke, MD, Midwest Trauma &

Surgical Specialists at Research Medical

Center, will present at the upcoming

Missouri EMS Conference & Expo, July

26-29, at the Hilton Convention Center

in Branson, Mo. The event is sponsored by the Missouri

Emergency Medical Services Association, Missouri

Ambulance Association and Missouri Association of Air

Medical Services. Dr. Bjerke will discuss ‘Trauma from

Explosive Devices’ and ‘Meth Labs: What to Look for as a

Medic.’

CeCe daViS noMinated to CHild aBuSe and negleCt reView Board Governor Jay Nixon recently nominated Cecilia (Cece)

Davis to the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board.

The Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board provides

an independent review of child abuse and neglect

determinations in instances in which the alleged

perpetrator is aggrieved by the decision of the Children’s

Division. Davis serves as director of Women’s Services at

Research Medical Center. The Governor has nominated her

for a term ending April 7, 2012.


Geriatric Assessment Clinic Oversees and Integrates Health Care for Older Adults

By Paula dunnIt’s no secret that adults aged 55 and older are one of the fastest growing populations in the United States. Adults aged 65 and older comprise 12.4 percent of the United States population per the U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2000, the last census with available statistics. The Center for Disease Control’s National Center for Health Statistics recently reported that, as of 2009, the life expectancy for males has risen to 78.2 years, and 85 years for females. Clearly, the need for health care resources for these individuals is growing and will continue to do so.

How do we ensure these individuals get the medical attention they need and deserve? The Geriatric Assessment Clinic is a part of the Center for Healthy Aging at Research Medical Center. The Clinic is located on the Research Medical Center

Brookside Campus at 6675 Holmes, Suite 420 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Geriatric Assessment Center is a specialty clinic that uses an interdisciplinary approach to focus on age-related issues that can impact functional independence and quality of life for seniors. Their primary purpose is to help older adults in the community maintain the most independent lifestyle possible. They help older adults, their family members, and caregivers to assess the increasingly complex health needs of the individual through the aging process.

Patients need not worry about leaving the care of their primary physicians and losing their patient-physician relationship. The function of the Geriatric Assessment Clinic is not to replace the primary care physician, but to more carefully oversee and integrate the care provided by that physician, along with other health care specialists and resources.

The Geriatric Assessment Clinic team consists of a board-certified geriatric physician, family practice residents, clinical social worker, pharmacist, and nurse. They provide comprehensive assessments, followed by personalized recommendations and referrals to specialists, ancillary services and community resources, as needed.

Patients should expect the assessment and exam to take 30 – 60 minutes. The assessment includes an evaluation of functional status, bladder and bowel habits, hearing, mood, social needs, gait and mobility, vision, memory, and medications.

For more information about the Geriatric Assessment Clinic, or to schedule an appointment, call (816) 276-7500. Transportation services are also available.

Kevin J. Hicks, chief executive officer at Research Medical Center, says that Emergency Care for the Elderly aligns with the hospital’s commitment to the community. “This emergency unit dedicated to older adults is a valuable resource to the community,” he says. “It allows our physicians and nurses to deliver exceptional and compassionate patient care to the elderly and those who care for them.”

In addition to immediate care, patients visiting ECE receive information on programs to help them with their needs through the Acute Care for the Elderly Inpatient Unit (ACE), including Meals on Wheels and church and

community organizations. Caregivers receive opportunities for education on dealing with an aging family member. In addition to ECE and the ACE Unit, the Center for Healthy Aging at Research Medical Center includes: Memory Loss Clinic, the Geriatric Assessment Clinic and the Adult Multi-Specialty Care Clinic on Research’s Brookside Campus.

“We have senior adults covered from every healthcare angle,” says Hicks. “That’s a good thing for older patients and gives their caregivers peace-of-mind.”

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May Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Missy Trammell, The Transplant Institute, for being selected Employee of the Month for May. Nomination comments by her co-workers include:

• “In addition to her job, Missy volunteers to pick-up the slack in every area of The Transplant Institute. She performs her job and many more cheerfully, accurately and very fast too. She is kind and considerate of all her co-workers and never complains.”

• “Missy is an excellent employee and exemplifies all of the CARE attitudes. She goes above and beyond in her job and always takes on more duties. She is very thorough in ensuring that each patient has adequate insurance coverage during their transplant preparations.”

• “Missy’s positive attitude and lightheartedness is contagious. She makes my job so much easier and I want her to know how much she is appreciated.”

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You’re invited to a Meet and Greet!

Join us for coffee and sweets!June 15 • 7:30-9 a.m.

6420 Prospect, Ste. t102

The Medical Group of Kansas City (MGKC) recently opened a new office in the Tower Building at Research Medical Center. Join us on June 15 and meet all of the doctors and staff of MGKC!

Faisal ahmad, Md, FaCPMedical School: Khyber Medical Collegeresidency: Jersey Shore Medical SchoolBoard Certification: Internal Medicine

Michael dahl, MdMedical School: University of Kansasresidency: University of KansasBoard Certification: Internal Medicine

elliott Franks, Md, FaCPMedical School: University of Missouri-Kansas Cityresidency: Menorah Medical CenterBoard Certification: Internal Medicine

Jon Horine, MdMedical School: University of Kansasresidency: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Yale UniversityBoard Certification: Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Martha laPietra, MdMedical School: University of Missouri-Kansas Cityresidency: University of Missouri-Kansas City Special interests: Gynecology

radhika Mathur, MdMedical School: Gandhi Medical Collegeresidency: Bridgeport Hospital/Yale UniversityBoard Certification: Internal Medicine

douglas McKee, MdMedical School: University of Missouri-Kansas Cityresidency: Brown University (Rhode Island)Board Certification: Internal Medicine

ahmad al Mubaslat, Md, FaCeMedical School: Jordan University residency: Brown University (Rhode Island), Memorial Hospital of Rhode IslandBoard Certification: Internal Medicine, Endocrinology

Madhavi yarlagadda, MdMedical School: Osmania Medical College (India)residency: Abington Memorial Hospital (Pennsylvania)Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Endocrinology

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