Saint Luke's Health System is hosting a series of retirement readiness meetings during the week of May 14 - 18. Presented by a representative from Diversified, these seminars will offer a glimpse into five areas - lifestyle, investments, health care, protection, and income - that are critical to creating a successful, sustainable plan for your transition to retirement. You are welcome to bring your spouse. Light snacks will be served.
Seating will be limited, so we ask that you RSVP by email to retirement@saint-lukes.org. Please indicate your choice of date, location, and the number of people who will attend. We hope to see you there!
Monday, May 14
Saint Luke's North Hospital
Barry Medical Park Conference Center
7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15
Saint Luke's Hospital
Old cafeteria dining room
7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16
Saint Luke's South Hospital
Conference Room A&B on Lower Level
7 p.m.
Thursday, May 17
Saint Luke's East Hospital
Third Floor, Legacy Conference Room
7 p.m.
Friday, May 18
Saint Luke's Hospital
Old cafeteria dining room
11 a.m.
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Coffee with Laura Coup, SLHS Diversified Representative
 Laura Coup, SLHS Diversified representative, will be onsite in the various SLHS entity cafeterias. If you would like to meet with Coup, please email her at lcoup@divinvest.com or calling 913-219-7959. If these times do not work for you, she can also meet with you on another day/time. Coup's schedule is below: - May 1, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saint Luke's Hospital
- May 2, 9 a.m. - noon, Saint Luke's South Hospital
- May 3, 9 - 11 a.m., Crittenton
- May 4, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cushing
- May 7, 10 a.m. - noon, Penn Tower
- May 8, Noon - 3 p.m., Saint Luke's North Hospital - Barry Road
- May 9, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saint Luke's East Hospital
- May 11, 1 - 3 p.m., Lee's Summit Tech Center
- May 14, noon - 3 p.m., Saint Luke's North Hospital - Smithville
- May 15, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saint Luke's Hospital
- May 16, 9 a.m. - noon, Saint Luke's South Hospital
- May 17, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Anderson County Hospital
- May 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ward Parkway
- May 22, noon - 3 p.m., Saint Luke's North Hospital - Barry Road
- May 23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saint Luke's East Hospital
- May 29, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saint Luke's Hospital
- May 30, 9 a.m. - noon, Saint Luke's South Hospital
- May 31, 9:30 a.m. - noon, Hedrick Medical Center
- May 31, 1 - 3:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Hospital
Walk-ins are welcome but appointments will take precedence.
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Hospice House groundbreaking
On March 30, Saint Luke's leaders and dignitaries broke ground on a new Saint Luke's Hospice House that will open in summer 2013. Guest speakers included U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (Missouri, 5th District) and Kansas City Mayor Sly James. A fundraising campaign for Saint Luke's Hospice House raised $3.5 million in charitable donations for the project. Nestled among trees and green space on two acres, the facility completes the Saint Luke's Hospice continuum of care. It will provide a comfortable, family-oriented setting for patients who can no longer be cared for at home, as well as support for families so they can make the most of each day with their loved ones. The site is located on the west side of Southwest Trafficway between 35th and 36th Streets in Kansas City, Mo.
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U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II; Carol Quiring, CEO of Saint Luke's Home Care and Hospice; Kansas City Mayor Sly James; Melinda Estes, M.D, president and CEO of Saint Luke's Health System; Hospice Campaign Co-Chairs Larry McMullen and Tom Beal; Health System Board President Tom W. Wagstaff; Honorary Campaign Chairs Mary and The Right Reverend Barry Howe; Julie Quirin, CEO of Saint Luke's Hospital; Chuck Robb, senior vice president of finance and administration; Peter Holt, M.D., Saint Luke's Hospital medical staff president; Bob Allen of the Coleman Highlands Neighborhood Association; Josh Sitzer of the Roanoke Neighborhood Association; and Saint Luke's Hospital Board Chair The Right Reverend Martin Field. (Photograph by Mark McDonald)
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National Medical Transcriptionist Week
May 20-26
Medical transcriptionists work together with clinicians for patient safety. In 1999 the Institute of Medicine published its well-known study of preventable medical errors and the human cost of those errors, "To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System." Concern for patient safety did not begin in 1999, but that report underlined in dramatic fashion the need for increased attention to the issue.
Serving as a second set of eyes on patient health records, health care documentation specialists (medical transcriptionists) are workers trained to look for and identify potential errors in the medical record. No matter where errors originated, health care documentation specialists, like everyone else involved in patient care, are passionately committed to eliminating preventable threats to patient safety.
Ensuring patient safety is not a one-dimensional task that rests solely upon one individual health care provider. Clinicians and health care documentation specialists must forge a partnership, working together for patient safety. Source: www.ahdionline.org.
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Making women's health a priority
 Saint Luke's to observe National Women's Health Week
Women often serve as primary caregivers for their families, putting the needs of loved ones before their own. So, as part of National Women's Health Week, we want you to take a little time for yourself. Visit the courtyard from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, and learn easy ways to get active, eat healthier, manage stress, and much more!
You'll learn important health information from:
- Breast Center
- Women's Heart Center
- Urogynecology/Pelvic Health
- Dermatology
- Diabetes
- EAP
- Center for Health Enhancement
- The Women's Shoppe
- Maternity
- Saint Luke's Hospital Employee Health/Ergonomics
- Bridge Program
All participants are encouraged to enter our drawing at the event. Prizes include:
- One night stay at The Raphael Hotel (King Plaza View Suite) and dinner for two
- Gift basket from The Women's Shoppe
- Bag of goodies from Country Club Plaza Merchants Association
- Gift basket from Women's Heart Center
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Noteworthy
Daily Living summer 2012 newsletter
Daily Living is an EAP benefit offered to all SLHS employees.
Click here to read the summer 2012 newsletter.
Saint Luke's in the News
SLH has been making news, and our staff is sharing its expertise in the media. Click on the link below to see the full story.
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
The Kansas City walk to stop diabetes is Saturday, Sept. 22, at Theis Park in front of the Nelson-Atkins Museum.
If you would like to join the Saint Luke's team, please click here.
Everyone is welcome to participate and all who raise $100 or more will receive an event T-shirt. Our team goal is to raise at least $1,000 so please get the word out.
We are also planning a picnic lunch after the walk for everyone and our families so please bring your coolers and join us.
- Thelma Blew, diabetes educator and team captain
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Nurses earn C.N.R.N. credentialing
This spring, seven nurses from Saint Luke's Neuroscience Institute (SLNSI) have earned Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (C.N.R.N.) certification through the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing.
Congratulations to the following SLNSI nurses: Yong Kang, East 1; Adrienne Patterson, East 1; Amanda Canida, East 1; Joan Pool, MICU; Lyndea Rose, MICU; Marc Loner, CC Float; Brenda Jones, Neurology NP.
SLNSI was recently national recognized from the American Board of Nursing Specialties ABNS for itsoutstanding work toward nursing certification. Neuroscience nursing practice includes clinical practice, consultation, research, administration, or education in the neuroscience field. Certification is an important credential that attests to the achievement of specialty knowledge beyond basic nursing preparation. It is evidence of clinical expertise and leadership in neuroscience nursing practice. C.N.R.N. status is granted for five years and is renewed through validation of continuing education or re-examination. There are currently 30 nurses who have earned the C.N.R.N. designation.
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