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The University of Kansas Hospital | Spring 2014
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Trent Green co-chairs Chiefs Fantasy Camp
to benefit concussion care
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Patient care units receive
prestigious Prism Award
Caregivers in the hospital’s hematology, oncology
and blood and marrow transplant patient care units
have received the first national Prism Award.
The award is from the Academy of Medical-Surgical
Nurses and the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification
Board. The groups selected the blood and marrow
transplant units’ care teams based on a range of factors,
such as personalized and holistic patient care, outcomes
and a healthy and supportive work environment.
The University of Kansas Hospital is pleased to welcome the following new physicians
to our medical staff. To learn more about all of our physicians, visit kumed.com/findadoc.
The American College of
Surgeons Commission on
Cancer has awarded a 2013
Gold Standard Award as part
of its full accreditation of
The University of Kansas
Cancer Center. Commission on
Cancer accreditation is the seal of
approval for cancer programs from
the American College of Surgeons
and formally acknowledges
a program’s commitment to
providing high quality cancer care.
Gregory Crane, MD
Hematology/Oncology
Our organization met all
eight commendation standards,
qualifying us for the Outstanding
Achievement Award. This honor
is attained by just 18 percent
of more than 400 accredited
cancer care programs surveyed
each year. Announcements for
this award will be made in the
spring of 2014.
New physicians
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Cancer Center earns
‘Gold Standard’
recognition
David Ernst, DO
Hematology/Oncology
Good Medicine Spring 2014
Deetra Ford, MD
Neurology
Marium Holland, MD
Maternal Fetal Medicine
On the cover:
Trent Green co-chairs the Chiefs Fantasy Camp
to benefit concussion care at the hospital.
Learn more on page 4.
Contents
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5
Keeping her
head in the game
Advanced
concussion care
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Fighting to be
at his best
All the right moves
Hospital helps teen
survive a stroke and
return to skating
Rehabilitation patient
overcomes paralysis
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Home is where
his heart is
World-class cardiac care
close to home
Features
13 Corporate spotlight
13 Why I give
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Sharing the
gift of support
A cancer survivor’s
rewarding experience
14 BeWell health resources
15 Events
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Taking the field
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Good Medicine Winter
Spring 2014
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S
tepping through the doors of the Chiefs locker
room, Trent Green is flooded with memories:
game-day speeches, teammates, his old locker. The
former Chiefs quarterback marks this spot among the best
memories of his football career.
Now, as co-chair of the inaugural Chiefs Fantasy
Camp, Green will join other Chiefs legends like Priest
Holmes, Dante Hall, Jan Stenerud, Christian Okoye and
former Chiefs Head Coach Dick Vermeil in bringing the
professional football experience to fans.
Playing with purpose
The two-day camp, set for May 15-16 at Arrowhead
Stadium, is the ultimate opportunity for fans to walk in the
shoes of football’s toughest competitors while supporting
a great cause. Event proceeds will benefit the Center for
Concussion Management at The University of Kansas
Hospital.
It’s a pairing of two things dear to Green’s heart.
“Concussion care is very important to me,” he said. “My
own experiences with concussion as a player instilled in me
an awareness of how important it is for athletes to receive
good concussion care. At the same time, I was a student
of the game. I loved watching film, studying game plans,
training and competing. So being involved with the camp
is the best of both worlds.”
The camp experience
The fun kicks off with an evening cocktail reception,
where Green and fellow co-chair David Gentile, president
and CEO of BlueCross and BlueShield of Kansas City,
will welcome camp participants. Here, campers can
“draft” Chiefs legends, like Green, to coach their teams as
well as hear from the Voice of the Chiefs, Mitch Holthus,
about Chiefs legends, their playing time and what they
are doing now. At the end of the night, participants will
be able to play catch under the lights on Arrowhead field.
On day two, participants will live like Chiefs players.
They will break down film and study plays before suiting
up in the Chiefs locker room and taking the field for
warm-ups and a skills competition. After lunch, they’ll
continue the skills competition and take part in a sevenon-seven tournament with their coaches.
“People often ask me about my experiences as an NFL
player,” Green said. “For our fantasy camp participants,
this is truly going to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
to live out these kinds of moments, to step into the shoes
of the pros and see what happens behind the scenes.” n
To learn more about the Chiefs
Fantasy Camp or purchase
tickets, visit kcchiefs.com/
fantasycamp. Or call Jennifer
Laubinger at 913-588-2800.
Keeping her head in the game
Advanced concussion care for weekend warrior
Stephanie Garrison is a competitor. At 27, the former collegiate soccer
player fills her downtime with soccer, sand volleyball and softball.
So when an opponent body-checked her into a wall during an indoor
soccer game, she took it in stride, rested a few minutes and returned to play.
“I didn’t have any unusual symptoms,” she said, “so I assumed I was OK.”
Two or three days later, Garrison felt the real impact of her injury –
persistent headaches and some dizziness. Trips to a family physician and
several specialists followed – and a diagnosis of severe concussion.
Medication and rest didn’t help. Her headache became “the worst I’d ever
had,” she said. “I wasn’t sleeping, I had trouble focusing and I just felt ‘off. ’”
She was referred to The University of Kansas Hospital’s Center for
Concussion Management and neurologist Michael Rippee, MD.
Dr. Rippee performed a series of tests and isolated the source of her
pain. Her neck was injured “when her head whipped around during
impact,” he said. “We’re learning that the nerves in the neck, housed in the
cervical spinal cord, can sometimes play a big role in balance and pain
related to concussion.”
He sent Garrison to the Center for Sports Medicine for physical therapy,
which isolated the vertebrae that weren’t moving like they should and
increased her range of motion. Treatment included a series of exercises to
increase flexibility.
Gradually, Garrison began to see results and later returned to play with a
new appreciation for good health.
“I’m still very competitive but know my limits now. I play aggressively but
know that it’s just a game.” n
Stephaniie Garrriison enjoys
time on the fielld with a new
w
appreciation for good heaalth
h.
Center forr
Concussion
Management
Providing a full spectrum
of services:
• Expert patient care
• Education for family,
trainers and coaches
• Leading-edge research
To learn more or to make
an appointment, visit
kumed.com/concussion
or call 913-588-1227.
To make a donation to support the Center for Concussion Management, call Vince Nguyen at 913-588-2800.
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Fighting to
be at his best
Rehabilitation patient overcomes paralysis
S
trolling to class, Allen
Collins – A.C. to friends –
seems like a typical college
student.
His quiet demeanor and
megawatt smile don’t betray the
enormous physical and emotional
challenges he’s overcome to be
there, walking across campus.
Less than two years ago, in the
this body, I’d fight to be the best I
can,” he said.
Physical therapy team leader
Tamara Neff well remembers
A.C.’s steely determination
during inpatient rehabilitation
therapy at The University of
Kansas Hospital.
“He worked so hard and just
would not give up,” she said. But
“It’s my job to push patients to give
their all, but A.C. kept pushing me.”
– Tamara Neff, physical therapy team leader
span of a few months, A.C. had
gone from an Army National
Guardsman stationed in Qatar to
a nearly paralyzed hospital patient
back in Kansas City.
Physicians diagnosed an
inoperable tumor growing near
his spine. Radiation treatments
shrank the tumor, improving his
condition, but he was told he
may never walk again.
A.C. believed otherwise. “I
decided if I was going to be in
Neff admits she’d had to bite her
tongue over A.C.’s rehab goal
to walk in a month, ready for a
house with stairs.
His rehab included learning
to stand with parallel bars and
walking on a treadmill with a
harness system. “It’s my job to
push patients to give their all,”
Neff said, “but A.C. kept pushing
me!”
Four weeks later, he left using a
walker. Goal accomplished! A man
of few words, he summed up his
experience as “first class.”
A.C.’s next goal was to walk
unassisted before winter’s first
snowfall. And he did – barely
four months after he’d been
paralyzed. Soon after, he was
driving.
Last spring, A.C. returned to
surprise Neff and his inpatient
rehabilitation team. There were
more than a few teary eyes. His
outpatient rehabilitation ended a
few months later.
While the inoperable tumor
makes his future uncertain, A.C.
says he focuses on moving forward,
shaping a new life for himself at
23. “Anything is possible,” he said
firmly.
He’s now enrolled at Johnson
County Community College –
another goal, achieved. n
Tamara Neff,, ph
hysical th
herapist,
assists Alllen Colllins during
g
rehabillitation therapy.
To learn more about our rehabilitation services, visit kumed.com/rehabillitation or calll 913--588-1227.
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Good Medicine Spring 2014
New rehabilitation
facility to open in May
The University of Kansas Hospital’s acute inpatient rehabilitation
care area opens in early summer on the second floor of a
new building at 3910 Rainbow Boulevard, near the hospital. The
comprehensive facility will feature leading-edge rehabilitation
medicine technology, state-of-the-art equipment and spacious,
upscale, private suites for inpatient care.
“Our hospital clinicians worked with the architectural firm to
design and customize the rooms and facilities specifically for rehab
patients,” said Julie Ginter, rehabilitation services director.
All 29 suites feature ceiling lifts to assist patients and large, walkin/roll-in showers, plus sleeper couches for overnight guests. The
facility includes a rehabilitation therapy gym, patient dining room,
multipurpose room, training apartment to prepare patients to return
home and an inviting lounge with a fireplace. Free, covered parking
is just outside the building’s west entrance.
About 90 experienced and gifted caregivers help patients and
their loved ones return home. The interdisciplinary team includes
nurses, therapists, physicians and support staff. Mojgan Saber, MD, is
medical director, and Raj Mitra, MD, is clinical chair of Rehabilitation
Medicine.
“We’ve done a great job caring for patients in our existing facility,”
said Patricia Sanders-Hall, vice president of Ancillary Services, “but
now we can offer rehabilitation services to our inpatients in a stateof-the-art environment that truly reflects the excellent level of care
we provide.”
Kansas City Transitional Care Center, LLC, will provide skilled
nursing care on the third and fourth floors of the same building. The
first floor will feature a main entrance and lobby plus retail space. n
To make a difference by donating to rehabilitation
services, call Vince Nguyen at 913-588-2800.
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You could save a life.
About every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke.
It’s the fourth leading cause of death. Yet studies show
about 80 percent of strokes could be prevented. This May,
National Stroke Awareness Month, is a good time to learn
the signs of a stroke. Use the simple Act FAST test.
Face
Arms
Ask the person to smile. Does one side of
their face droop?
Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one
arm drift downward?
Speech
Can the person correctly repeat a simple
sentence? Are their words slurred?
Time
Call 911 immediately if the person shows
any of these symptoms.
The life you save could be your own.
A healthcare provider can work with you to help control
risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol,
atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat), obesity
and diabetes.
Learn more at kumed.com/stroke. Or call 913-588-1227.
Madeline Mudd, back on the ice
after suffering a major stroke.
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Good Medicine Spring 2014
All the right moves
Hospital helps teen survive a stroke and return to skating
L
ast summer, Marcy Mudd received
a text from her then 16-year-old
daughter, Madeline. The competitive
synchronized ice skater let her mom know
she would practice for another hour before
heading home.
Not five minutes later, Marcy got a call
from the skating rink manager. Madeline
had collapsed on the ice.
To watch Madeline Mudd today, you
would never know she suffered a major
stroke caused by a ruptured aneurysm.
Yet when she arrived at The University
of Kansas Hospital, her condition was
critical. Her brain was bleeding, and she
had no bodily reflexes. Her chances of
survival were slim.
“No one expected her to live through
the night,” said Marcy. “And no one
dreamed she’d figure skate again.”
Expert team, complex care
Madeline was life-flighted to The University
of Kansas Hospital, one of the first in the
nation – and the only in the region – to
be an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke
Center. She was rushed into surgery,
where the Acute Stroke Response Team
led by neurosurgeon Roukoz Chamoun,
MD, and neurointensivist Abhijit Lele,
MD, were ready to save her life and
prevent further damage to her brain.
Dr. Chamoun clipped the aneurysm to
prevent further bleeding, but Madeline’s
brain continued to swell, threatening her
brain stem and her life. She returned to
surgery for a decompressive craniectomy.
During this procedure, the front lobes of
Madeline’s skull were removed to give the
young brain room to expand without being
squeezed. Dr. Chamoun then sewed the
pieces of skull into Madeline’s abdomen to
keep the bone viable and alive until it could
be moved back into place months later.
Innovative, leading-edge
treatment
Madeline’s brain pressure was under
control, but her fight was not over. In the
hospital’s state-of-the-art neuroscience
ICU, Dr. Lele discovered with the aid of
a transcranial Doppler ultrasound that
Madeline was experiencing vasospasms,
a narrowing of blood
vessels that restricts
blood flow and increases
the risk of stroke.
Madeline’s heart,
weakened from the
hemorrhage, couldn’t
keep up with the
demands of the high
blood pressure necessary to maintain
blood flow to the brain. Dr. Lele suggested
a balloon pump. Guided through the
femoral artery to the heart, a balloon
pump has been shown to increase blood
flow to the brain without adding stress
to the heart. Successfully used in about
two dozen adult patients worldwide,
the balloon pump had not previously
been used at the hospital for a pediatric
vasospasm case. Madeline was the first.
Amazing recovery
The day before Madeline was released to
rehabilitation, just three weeks after she
collapsed on the ice, she walked around the
entire ICU.
“Her recovery shows that, with aggressive
medical and surgical management, patients
with these hemorrhages – despite the
complications they have – can hope for a
good outcome,” said Dr. Lele.
Today, Madeline’s back in school, back
“No one expected her to live
through the night. And no one
dreamed she’d figure skate again.”
– Marcy Mudd, mother
on the ice and competing. She’s even
invited her care team to watch her show
this spring and skate with her afterward.
“Every nurse I encountered, every
doctor, they’re just top-notch and so
incredibly intelligent,” said Marcy. “They
save lives. They saved Madeline’s life.
That’s what they do. I’m a believer in
The University of Kansas Hospital.” n
Make a difference
To make a donation to further advance the stroke program and
help patients like Madeline, call Vince Nguyen at 913-588-2800.
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Home is where his
Olathe Mayor finds world-class cardiac care close to home.
W
hen Mike Copeland and his
family discovered he needed
complex cardiac surgery, they
wanted to go to the best – immediately
thinking Mayo Clinic or Cleveland Clinic.
Then they discovered the best was in their
own backyard.
“I have a voracious appetite for data,”
said the four-term mayor of Olathe. “My
research showed in all outcomes that
matter most, like mortality or infection
rates, The University of Kansas Hospital
had identical or even better results.
Everything else was based on reputation.”
Staying near home was vital since Mike
and his wife, Maria, are on the run with
a hyper-busy family of Olivia, 14, Abby,
12, and Joshua, 7. “We would have made
traveling work,” said Maria. “But I would
have been alone far from home, wondering
how my kids were. I wouldn’t have been
able to focus on Mike.”
A complex surgery may
become more complex
Mike, 52, had no inkling of heart trouble
until his physician detected a murmur
and insisted on an echocardiogram. The
test revealed he had been born with a
faulty aortic valve, and over time that
valve calcified, leading to aortic stenosis.
Without surgery, this condition could
be fatal.
The Copelands turned to Gregory
Muehlebach, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon.
Dr. Muehlebach also found Mike had
an aortic aneurysm, which is commonly
associated with his particular valve
condition, a bicuspid aortic valve.
Now, one surgery would involve three
major procedures.
Dr. Muehlebach also prepared the
Copelands for the likelihood that Mike
would require an additional, relatively rare
procedure: deep hypothermic circulatory
arrest. Mike’s temperature would be
drastically lowered with no breathing, no
heartbeat and no brain activity.
Healthcare the way it’s
meant to be
The Copeland family: Mike, Olivia, Abby,
Joshua and Maria, with family dog, Lucky.
The possibility of this procedure scared
Maria the most. When the nurse came out
to tell her that Dr. Muehlebach had found
a way to avoid it, “that’s when I lost it,”
she said.
As a result, Mike was in surgery for five
hours instead of the expected 10, making
his recovery faster, easier and less risky.
Indeed, Maria recorded a video message
from him to his children at 7 p.m. that
night, and he was working part-time
four weeks later. “I cannot tell you how
thankful we are,” said Maria. “This is what
healthcare is supposed to be.” n
Investing in the future
of patient care
Four years ago, Mid-America
Cardiology and MidAmerica Thoracic
and Cardiovascular Surgeons made
history at The University of Kansas
Hospital as the first practices to start
an endowment fund. Since then, more
than 100 employees, patients and
family members have donated to the
fund, which benefits programs at the
Center for Advanced Heart Care.
This year, the fund earned and
disbursed nearly $60,000, providing
video and teleconferencing equipment
for all clinics and offices. Physicians
at the main campus or any other
office can now consult with those
at a different location, dramatically
improving patient care efficiencies.
Funds also supported continuing
education for the professional staff
in the clinics and heart center.
To make a gift to the Center for
Advanced Heart Care, call Caroline
McKnight at 913-588-2800.
To learn more about cardiac care at The University of Kansas Hospital, visit kumed.com or call 913--588--1227.
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Good Medicine Spring 2014
heartt iss
Olathe Mayor Mike Copeland just four
months after complex cardiac surgery.
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Turning Point: The Center for Hope and Healing
Sharing the gift of support
A cancer survivor’s rewarding experience
T
hirteen years ago,
Betsy Medina finished
chemotherapy and
returned to work at Indigo Wild,
a Kansas City-based producer of
natural and aroma-therapeutic
products for home and body.
That was when company owner
Emily Voth demanded they
celebrate.
Together, they created the
Betsy Bar, a lavender-lemon,
all – natural goats’ milk soap. It
was the only scent Medina could
tolerate during
chemotherapy.
For each Betsy
Bar sold, $1 of
the proceeds
would be
donated to
the charity of
Betsy’s choice.
For Medina,
choosing the
– Betsy
charity “was an
easy decision.”
When Medina was diagnosed
with breast cancer in November
2000, she knew it was a journey
she would not be taking alone.
Her husband, George, and two
daughters, then ages 11 and
13, also had to cope with the
unexpected diagnosis that would
forever change their lives.
“They all had a really hard time
watching me go through this –
and each in their own way,” said
Medina. “I didn’t know what to do.
I didn’t know how to help them.”
Medina’s friend, Moira
Mulhern, had an idea. Executive
director and co-founder of
Turning Point, Mulhern invited
Medina for a tour, where she
learned about the support, classes,
education and activities Turning
Point provides to chronically ill
patients and their families at no
charge.
That experience – the hope and
the healing she and her family
received – was
profound.
“Even though
the girls were only
two years apart,
they reacted very
differently to my
diagnosis,” said
Medina. “We
each had our own
path to travel,
Medina
and Turning
Point guided us
as individuals, my husband and
me as a couple and all of us as a
family. It made a huge difference.”
So Medina didn’t hesitate when
Voth asked her which charity she
would choose to benefit from the
sales of the Betsy Bar. Since then,
the Betsy Bar has donated $1
from every sale to Turning Point.
In 2013, Indigo Wild sent more
than $12,000 to help support its
programs. n
“We each had
our own path to
travel, and Turning
Point guided us as
individuals.”
Betsy Medina at Indigo Wild
A program of
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Turning Point programs
are made possible by
generous donors. To
learn more about giving
opportunities at Turning
Point, call 913-383-8700
or visit turningpointkc.org.
Good Medicine Spring 2014
Turning Point programs empower and transform the mind, body and
spirit of individuals and families living with serious and chronic physical
illnesses. To learn how Turning Point can make a difference for you or a
loved one, visit turningpointkc.org or call 913-383-8700.
Corporate
spotlight
Polsinelli
Philanthropy helps ensure
world-class care for the region
For Russ Welsh, chairman and
CEO of Polsinelli, giving to
The University of Kansas Hospital
and its annual Treads & Threads
gala to benefit cancer care is
personal.
When he was in the sixth grade,
Welsh’s father was diagnosed
with cancer. At the time, no one
in Kansas City treated his father’s
Russ Welsh, chairman and CEO
type of cancer, so Russ and his
brothers spent the better part of two years living with relatives in
Kansas City while his parents traveled to New York where his father
underwent treatment.
“That was hard on us,” Welsh said. “With the emergence of
The University of Kansas Hospital, the cancer center, and its NCI
designation, families can stay together in Kansas City and get
world-class treatment – so my experience as a young boy won’t
have to happen to others. That’s why I am personally committed
to the success of the cancer center and the hospital.”
That commitment extends to Polsinelli as well.
The fourth largest healthcare law firm in the country, Polsinelli
has been a long-time partner of the hospital in advancing
academic medicine. Headquartered in Kansas City, but with a
national footprint that extends from Los Angeles to Washington,
D.C., Polsinelli has partnered with The University of Kansas Hospital
since 1998. The company was the first sponsor of Treads & Threads,
the hospital’s annual gala benefiting cancer patient care. Polsinelli
is also the presenting sponsor for Treads & Threads 2014, and Russ
Welsh and his wife, Debbie, are chairs. n
Why I give
Gift to patients in need
“When I was diagnosed with bladder cancer, I had a long journey
ahead of me, including seven surgeries in just one year. I had an
incredible team leading me through, from Dr. (Moben) Mirza to
the many nurses, physicians and care providers
who helped me along the way. I’m now in
remission and credit this watchful care. Giving
back is a way for me to help these wonderful
people in return.”
– Erlene Cares
Gift to Unit 63 in Memory
of Donald Ray Kindall
“In July 2013, my father
was diagnosed with a very
aggressive cancer. He went
downhill fast, spending just a
day and a half in the hospital
before he passed away. In the time he was under the care of the
team on Unit 63, we experienced such an outpouring of help
and compassion from everyone we encountered. This is our
way of thanking those who helped us through this incredibly
difficult time.”
– Nancy, Dustin and Darren Kindall
Gift to cellular therapeutics
“We truly feel like this is more than just a gift. It’s an investment
in the future. The physicians and researchers with The University
of Kansas Cancer Center are
incredible – so dedicated and
energized toward finding a
cure. With this seed money for
cellular therapeutics, we hope
to get others excited about this
innovative field that shows such
promise in treating many cancers.
This is the future of cancer
treatment.”
– Lisa Hale and Jeff Butts
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BeWell
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to help you take control of your health and improve your quality of life. For listings and detailed information,
call 913-588-1227 or visit kumed.com/bewell.
Clinical Trials
Medical research finds ways
to help people live longer,
improve their quality of life
and manage or cure disease.
Improvements to care are
possible because of the
people who volunteer to
participate in clinical research.
For more information about
clinical trials available as part
of a comprehensive treatment
plan, visit kumed.com/
clinicaltrials.
Cancer Information
Service
For personalized responses to
specific questions about cancer,
call 800-4-CANCER.
Poison Control
The University of Kansas Hospital
Poison Control Center is available
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
800-222-1222
kumed.com/poison
Wellness Classes and Support Groups
Cancer Welllness
The University of Kansas Cancer Center offers a variety
of programs that incorporate a focus on wellness from day one.
CPR and First Aid
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid classes
are offered at KU MedWest. Classes include Heartsaver;
Basic Life Support; Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Fees apply.
Parenting and Chilld Devellopment
These classes include Manage Your Child’s Weight
with Healthy Hawks; Center for Child Health and
Development, Prepared Childbirth; Breastfeeding Class;
Infant Care Class; Labor and Delivery Tours.
Support Groups
The University of Kansas Hospital provides a variety
of support groups for patients and their loved ones.
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Good Medicine Spring 2014
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A Change of Heart® assessments
Learn more about your risk for heart
disease by receiving a personalized heart
health assessment. We’ll help you choose
the assessment option that’s right for you
– whether you have 90 minutes or half
an hour.
A nurse practitioner will evaluate your
risk factors, including blood pressure,
cholesterol, height and weight. Each
assessment option includes personalized
recommendations for improved heart
health.
Learn details on all our assessment options
at achangeofheartkc.org. To schedule your
heart health assessment, call 913-588-1227
or email [email protected].
State-of-the-art breast cancer
screening – 3D mammography
and ABUS
A 3D mammogram, or breast tomosynthesis,
can provide a more detailed screening
for breast cancer. Performed with a 2D
mammogram, this technology helps reduce
false positives and increases breast cancer
detection. $60 fee (may be covered by
insurance)
For women with dense breasts, automated
breast ultrasound (ABUS) can detect
cancers not seen by conventional 2D, or
even 3D, mammography. This procedure is
performed with a screening mammogram
and is usually covered by insurance.
To learn more, visit kumed.com/
breastimaging or areyoudense.org.
Highlight events
Calendar of
9th Annual Girls’ Night In a success!
Bridge of Hope
More than 400 guests laughed, learned and possibly cried a little as
they listened to storytellers speak from their hearts then enjoyed an
evening of food and friendships at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Proceeds from the evening support programs at the Adelaide C. Ward
Women’s Heart Health Center and Turning Point: The Center for Hope
and Healing.
Thank you to our honorary chairs, Marina Hannen, MD, Rita Hyde, MD,
Rhea Pimentel, MD, and Ashley Simmons, MD, and host committee
chair, Darby Brender.
Chiefs Fantasy Camp
Tuesday, April 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Indian Hills Country Club
Details: Turning Point, 913-383-8700
Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16
Arrowhead Stadium
Details: kcchiefs.com/fantasycamp
The University of Kansas Hospital
Hall of Fame Dinner
To read the full text of the evening’s
stories, visit girlsnightinkc.com.
Tuesday, June 10, 6 p.m.
InterContinental Hotel
Details: Fund Development, 913-588-2800
From left,
Rhea Pimentel, MD,
Darby Brender,
Rita Hyde, MD, and
Ashley Simmons, MD
Upcoming fundraising events
Generous outside groups and individuals sponsor events
benefiting our programs and patients.
Art Bra KC
Friday, May 2, 6 p.m.
Signature Flight Support
Details: artbrakc.com
Larry & Shirley “A Taste
of the Heartland” Event
Friday, June 13, 6 p.m.
Renee Kelly’s Harvest
Details: 913-945-5717
Kansas City Royals
Diamond of Dreams
Thursday, June 19, 5:30 p.m.
Kauffman Stadium
Details: Royals Charities,
816-504-4149
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3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160
Consumers Choose
The University of Kansas Hospital
as the Best Hospital in Kansas City
• Best physicians • Best nurses • Best quality • Best reputation
2013-14 National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award for Kansas City
The Kansas City community has chosen The University of Kansas Hospital as the metro’s best hospital for the second
consecutive year. The award recognizes a hospital’s overall quality, reputation, physicians and nurses and is based
on local results from a national survey of 270,000 households.
We are proud to be your No. 1 choice!
Find a physician, or request an
appointment. Call 913-588-1227
or visit kumed.com.