We appreciate the support from the following physicians who participated in our community events.

Ashley B. Holly, MD, FACS
Ashley B. Holly, MD, FACS, surgeon with Meritas Health Surgery & Trauma, presented “For Safety’s Sake” during an NCKH Lunch & Learn in September. She described about how seat belts and bike helmets can save lives and shared real-life examples of preventable injuries. She also discussed STOP THE BLEED®, a program that teaches bystanders how to help in an emergency.

Thomas K. LaBruzzo, DO
Thomas K. LaBruzzo, DO, an internal medicine physician with Meritas Health North Kansas City, discussed Lyme disease in an August Fox 4 segment.

Omar Villanueva, DO
Omar Villanueva, DO, family physician with Meritas Health Platte City, discussed first aid for stinging insects in a July Fox 4 segment.