Welcome to our winter issue. The stories in this magazine illustrate how we go beyond treating symptoms and care for the whole person.
In the cover story starting on page 6, our cardiology team gave Scott Curtis lifesaving care for his heart attack. As part of our cardiac rehabilitation program, Scott learned mindfulness techniques that gave him a healthier approach to handling anxiety and stress.
Likewise, the trauma department story on pages 4 and 5 shows our commitment to caring for the entire patient. We now have a trauma surgeon on-site 24/7, ready to operate before the ambulance arrives. At the same time, we are active in the community, providing the education and resources designed to prevent you from an emergency room visit or keeping you stable until help arrives.
I wish you and your loved ones peace and joy this holiday season!
Sincerely,
Stephen Reintjes Sr., MD
President and CEO
North Kansas City Hospital &
Meritas Health