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Jodi Rawson |
OK Glass, Time to Operate
A surgeon on the staff at North Kansas City Hospital is putting one of the most talked-about high-tech devices in recent times to work in the operating room. Jeff Colyer, MD, says the wearable computer known as Google Glass enhances visualization during procedures and enables him to operate with greater precision and control—which in turn […]
Jodi Rawson |
Acute Rehab to Expand
Kala Danushkodi, MD, medical director of North Kansas City Hospital’s Acute Rehab Unit. Northland residents needing inpatient rehabilitation don't have to travel far, thanks to the recent expansion of North Kansas City Hospital"s Acute Rehab Unit, which added 18 patient beds bringing the total to 48 private rooms. It is the largest, most […]
Jodi Rawson |
Back to School Already
Have you seen the back to school picture where mom is jumping for joy and the kids are all sad? Funny, and maybe a little true. Whether summer flew by or you've been counting down the days for school to begin, we want to help you be prepared with some back to school tips all […]
Jodi Rawson |
Allergy Services Offer Relief
Meritas Health ENT adds new allergy testing and immunotherapy services to its growing list of expertise. The new services include scratch testing and custom-formulated immunotherapy, an FDA-approved method to desensitize allergies which has been proven to effectively alleviate allergy symptoms for life in many cases. Scott Knappenberger, MD “We want the best possible care […]
Jodi Rawson |
Mary Calvert is the 2014 Employee of the Year
In Mary Calvert’s typical fashion, she reacted to winning the 2014 Employee of the Year award by saying, “I certainly can’t retire now that I won this great parking spot!” She is pictured with President and CEO, Peggy Schmitt. In June, she celebrated 40 years at NKCH. Mary says she is honored and flattered to […]
Jodi Rawson |
Overcome the Battle for Good Sleep
Sleep deprivation ranks as a factor in three of society’s worst disasters: the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the Three Mile Island nuclear accident and the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown. Investigators said mistakes made by sleep deprived workers triggered these catastrophes. In our own lives, sleep deprivation occurs on a smaller scale but with potentially disastrous results […]
Casey Quintanilla |
Lost It Through Diet and Exercise
Diane's wake up call, and blessing in disguise, came when she was diagnosed with breast cancer November 19, 2010. During an appointment with her oncologist, she stepped on the scale and saw 285 pounds. It was the turning point in her life. She knew she needed to be healthy in order to function for her […]
Jodi Rawson |
June is Hernia Awareness Month 4 Ways to Reduce Your Hernia Risk
An estimated 700,000 people undergo hernia repair surgery in the U.S. each year. The condition is often caused by common activities such as weak or injured muscles, previous surgery-related incisions, lifting and straining, and pregnancy. There are several types of hernias, and depending on the cause, they can develop quickly or over an extended period […]
Jodi Rawson |
April is National Donate Life Month
A Mother’s Instinct Saves Her Child Sheri gave the gift of life to her daughter over 15 years ago through a kidney transplant Megan Ebert was 13 months old when her parents first realized something was wrong. Worried about a lingering infection, mom Sheri Ebert, a registered nurse, was shocked to learn Megan […]
Jodi Rawson |
All I Want Is My Two Front Lobes
By Joan Harrison I meant to volunteer at North Kansas City Hospital for quite some time. I just couldn’t seem to make myself do it. Maybe it was the fact that I would have to dress up that kept me from getting to it. I was presented the perfect opportunity to offer my services as […]
Jodi Rawson |
Bringing medicine and treatment to communities without services
Melissa and diabetes patient, Clive, at the Lexandria clinic in Jamaica. For 15 years, Robert Magee (pictured above with Melissa) has helped bring medical and dental services to Jamaican communities in need. As a member of the Board of Trustees and a retired hospital and army reserve chaplain, Robert says, “I always felt […]
Jodi Rawson |
President and CEO Peggy Schmitt Chosen as Grand Marshal
As a young girl growing up in St. Louis, this year’s grand marshal didn’t aspire to be the leader of a major metropolitan hospital. Instead, Peggy Schmitt chose nursing as her profession and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She worked at hospitals in St. Louis and Kansas City. A friend of Peggy’s from nursing […]