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Wellness Tip:
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Exercising in a group offers the opportunity to meet new people and exercise in a social environment. Group exercise classes vary from beginner to advanced, low to high intensity and floor aerobics to dance sessions. If large group exercise isn't for you, try hitting the gym with a friend. Even if you do not do the same workout routine, going to the gym with a friend can help you stay on track.
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Welcome to
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT! |
Greetings!
Truman Medical Centers is committed to improving the quality of life in Kansas City and the surrounding communities through its department of Community Engagement.
Here is the latest news in our efforts to lead the way to a healthier community.
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TMC Welcomes New CNO
Truman Medical Centers is pleased to announce the appointment of Lynette Wheeler as Chief Nursing Officer.
She has more than 30 years of combined clinical and management experience. Most recently, Wheeler served as Vice President of CardioPulmonary Vascular Services at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Mo. In that role, she provided senior administrative leadership and coordination of the development of the Heartland Regional Medical Center CardioPulmonary Vascular Services Department.
Prior to her work with Heartland, Wheeler worked as Division Director of Cardiovascular Services at the Prairie Heart Institute/St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Ill, and Director of Cardiology and Vascular Services for the Nebraska Health System in Omaha. |
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TMC Lakewood Auxiliary Donates Funds For Birthing Center
 TMC Lakewood Auxiliary is committed to supporting the well-being of TMC patients. At its recent annual meeting, newly elected president Marge Moran presented a $90,000 check to John Bluford, CEO of Truman Medical Centers and Charlie Shields, COO of TMC Lakewood. The donation will go toward the new Family Birthplace at TMC Lakewood scheduled to open in late September. If you are interested in becoming a member of one of the Truman Medical Centers' Auxiliaries, contact Jane Bardwell or Niki Lee Donawa at 816-404-3300. |
Community Partner Spotlight: Bluford Library
The Lucile H. Bluford Library is a wonderful community partner for TMC. The Library's Health and Wellness Center celebrated its first anniversary in August, with a lock-in for teens in which they were treated to a dance competition, rap battle, and delicious, healthy food from Two Guys and Grill Catering; and a mini-health fair where patrons took advantage of free glucose checks, cholesterol screenings and blood pressure screenings. Outside the library, kids enjoyed basketball lessons from Education First, Athletics Second's Dave Wallace and also participated in El Payaso Zapaton's clown show. For more information on the Health and Wellness Center, please visit http://www.kchealthwellness.org.
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Evening Under The Stars
TMC Lakewood Auxiliary invites you to an "Evening Under the Stars on" Saturday August 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Lakewood atrium.
This is a wine and food tasting event designed to raise funds for the Family Birthplace at TMC Lakewood. There also will be a silent auction. One of the big auction items is a chartered flight with the Kansas City Chiefs to a regular season away game!
This year's dress is "creative black tie" - from tuxedos with sneakers to cocktail dresses with flip flops. The more creative the better!
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Upcoming Community Events
- Aug. 27 - Evening Under the Stars TMC Lakewood Atrium 7900 Lee's Summit Road Kansas City, MO 6-9 pm
- Sept. 2-5 - Santa-Cali-Gon Days Independence Square Independence, MO
- Sept. 16-18 - Black Expo Bartle Hall 313 W. 13th St. Kansas City noon - 9 pm
- Sept. 17 - Latino Advocacy -Victim Support 210 W. Truman Road 9 -11 am
- Sept. 17 - Bethel AME Wellness Fair 2329 Flora Kansas City, MO 10 am - 3 pm
- Sept. 24 - Cholesterol Awareness Bluford Library 3050 Prospect Ave Kansas City, MO 10 am - 2 pm
- Sept. 28 - "The Doctor Is In" Bluford Library 3050 Prospect Ave Kansas City MO 3:30 - 5:30 pm
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