Cara McDaniel, information associate, Saint Luke's Neuroscience
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Institute, is the May Employee of the Month.
Her nomination read in part, "Cara exemplifies all of the core values desired for Saint Luke's employees. She always has a smile on her face for everyone who walks onto the unit and politely greets people and offers assistance to those who come to her desk. She was a true leader when iOrder started, and she teaches everyone how to use it."
Another nomination read, "She is constantly smiling and buzzing around to help everyone. One patient's husband commented that Cara was the first person he saw when he walked onto the unit and she was smiling. When he left at the end of the day, she was still smiling. She stayed to help us when we opened the extra beds on SE1 and set up the unit with all the supplies she could get together to make our lives easier."
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
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Dr. Estes featured on The Local Show
Saint Luke's Health System CEO Dr. Melinda Estes was recently featured on KCPT's The Local Show. Watch the interview on YouTube. Scroll to the 16:30 mark to see the beginning of her segment.
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Research recognized
 Saint Luke's Annual Research Day featured 35 submitted posters. This year's event showcased research projects from various researchers, including:
- 21 from medical residents and fellows
- Six by PharmD residents
- Five by nursing teams
- Three from medical staff/allied health professionals
During Research Day, researchers at Saint Luke's had an opportunity to share their research with patients, visitors, colleagues, and staff. The work of many talented professionals was highlighted and encompassed numerous specialties, such as:
- Anesthesiology
- Cardiovascular
- Critical care
- Gastroenterology
- Internal medicine
- Nursing
- OB/GYN
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Pulmonary/critical care
- Surgical services
Both basic research (bench research in a lab setting) and clinical research (research with human subjects) are represented at Research Day.
Projects by residents, fellows, PharmD residents, and nurse researchers competed for monetary awards and were evaluated by distinguished judging teams comprised of medical staff, PharmD staff, and nurse leaders. Additionally, many of these Saint Luke's research projects compete nationally and receive national awards within their specialties providing national recognition for Saint Luke's.
View the list of winners and photos of Research Day.
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National Neuroscience Nursing Week
May 13-19
To our neuroscience nurses:
This is a week when we recognize neuroscience nurses and the major contribution they make to the success of Saint Luke's Neuroscience Institute and the excellent care and outcomes for our patients.
Dedicating a career to neuroscience is a wonderful but daunting challenge. You have taken on learning about the most complex organ of the body and some of the most demanding and complicated clinical problems that exist in medicine. You participate in dramatic outcomes when a stroke is reversed, and you care for patients with devastating disabilities with equal dedication.
The care you deliver is based in evidence and delivered with compassion. Those of us who are privileged to work with you understand that our excellent regional and national reputation is due, in large part, to the contribution each of you makes every day with every patient.
- Marilyn M. Rymer, M.D.
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Weight loss is contagious! Catch it with Weight Watchers at Work!
Last chance to get an At-Work Meeting started - Join by May 31
We've known for several years that unhealthy behaviors are contagious and spread within social networks. But it turns out that healthy behaviors are contagious, too! When someone exercises or loses weight, people around them are more likely to do so as well. This may seem intuitive, but groundbreaking new research is showing us just how powerful teams, groups, and social interaction can be.
Weight Watchers at Work is a convenient way to meet with co-workers, get great info about the best methods for losing weight, and celebrate the group's weight loss efforts. If you are ready to "catch" this epidemic of weight loss and improved health, register now for the Weight Watchers at Work program.
Classes won't start until we have 15 registered participants. If you register now, you can attend meetings in your community while waiting for on-site classes to begin. You will have access to online eTools, which allows you to track your weight and food intake. You also have access to recipes, points values for many different foods, and a social connection to other Weight Watchers Members!
To register for the at work program, please use the following Saint Luke's portal information:
For more information, contact Marianne Goulding at mgoulding@saint-lukes.org or 816-932-3799.
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Hospital Hill Run volunteers needed June 2
 Water aid station
Please join the Center for Health Enhancement at the Saint Luke's Hospital Hill Water Aid Station. We will be handing out water and cheering on friends and co-workers as they pass by our station right outside of the hospital on Broadway. If you would like to help, contact Marianne Goulding, mgoulding@saint-lukes.org, or call 816-932-3799.
All volunteers will receive a T-shirt or cap and a ticket for the barbecue afterwards. Please respond by May 25 if you plan on volunteering at the water station.
Course marshalls
Course marshals are needed. Please sign up today! Go to
www.hospitalhillrun.com to register. Every volunteer receives a T-shirt or cap and a ticket to the barbecue at the finish line.
Click here to see the race route. It will impact Saint Luke's Hospital on Saturday, June 2, from 7 - 10:30 a.m.
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Noteworthy
New library hours
The Health Sciences Library will change its regular hours Tuesday, May 29. The new hours will be Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saint Luke's in the News
SLH has been making news, and our staff is sharing its expertise in the media. Click on the links below to see the full story.
Schwartz Center Rounds
Thursday, June 7
Noon
Lunch provided
"Caring for VIPs"
Panelists: Mark Litzler, executive director, Saint Luke's Foundation; Marshall Scott, D.Min., B.C.C., director of Spiritual Wellness, SLHS.
Facilitator: Tarris Rosell, Ph.D., D.Min.
Location: BMW Conference Room
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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Neuro-Oncology Clinic open house
In honor of Brain Tumor Awareness month, please join us Thursday, May 24, from 2 - 4 p.m. for refreshments, a tour of our recently redesigned space, and to learn about the cutting-edge brain tumor treatments and research trials we have available. Also, meet Michael Salacz, M.D, Kansas City's only fellowship-trained neuro-oncologist, as well as our clinic staff. We are located at 4400 Broadway, Suite 530. Exit the elevator to your right and we're located in the back corner.
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Student Perfusionist
of the Year
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At the end of the academic year, the Perfusion Department at Saint Luke's Hospital selects their Student Perfusionist of the Year, who they believe represents the perfusion profession in the most positive light. This year, Carrie Kovaleski won the award along with a $500 educational scholarship. Her high standards of care, willingness to learn, and exceptional attitude made Kovaleski a unanimous selection of the perfusion department for 2011-2012. Saint Luke's Hospital has been a clinical affiliate for the University of Nebraska Perfusion program for the last 14 years. Students are sent to Saint Luke's for an eight-week rotation to learn how to operate the heart-lung bypass machine in open heart surgery.
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