New Dysphagia Diet Standards Follow International Guidelines
The framework provides common terminology to describe food textures and drink thicknesses in an easy-to-read color and number level system.
May June 2023
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New Dysphagia Diet Standards Follow International Guidelines
Move Plus Offers Different Path for Managing Chronic Pain
Different from traditional PT, the Move Plus program uses active versus passive approaches for treatment of people with chronic pain.
Lancer Gates, DO, Named MSMA President
Dr. Gates plans to grow and engage membership, while preserving the sanctity of the patient-physician relationship.
Honors and Awards
North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health have been recognized for its patient satisfaction, and Forbes ranked us as the top midsize hospital and health system employer in Kansas City.
Welcome New Physicians
NKCH and MH welcome 13 new physicians.
Physician Appreciation
We thank Justin Maxfield, MD, for sharing his insights during a Lunch & Learn on peripheral artery disease.
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Honors and Awards
Several organizations and publications have honored NKCH and MH.
Provider Appreciation
Thank you to John Eggers, MD, PhD, who participated in a recent Lunch and Learn.
Welcome New Providers
NKCH and MH welcome 26 new providers.
Law Allows Outpatient PT Services Without Referral
PTs must have five years of experience or be a doctor of physical therapy. PTs at NKCH and MH’s three PT and Sports Medicine locations meet this requirement.
Infusion Clinic Opens at MH Gashland
The clinic provides specialized therapy for asthma, dehydration, hyperlipidemia, migraines and osteoporosis.
Neurosurgeon Joins Meritas Health
Rohit Kesarwani, MD, provides all aspects of neurosurgical care, including for brain, spinal and peripheral nerve diseases, injuries and tumors.
New Provider Connections Name Reflects Scope of Care
Just as our providers span several specialties and roles, it’s important our publication not only reflects our audience in reporting, but also in name.