Saint Luke's receives honor for improvements in language interpretation services
Saint Luke's Hospital was recently recognized with a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation "Bright Spot" award for its efforts in the area of language interpretation.
Congratulations to the SLHS personnel below who were instrumental in helping us achieve such a noteworthy honor.
First row: Jackie Bartlett, B.A., C.H.I.S., Interpreter Services Manager, SLH; Michael Weaver, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., C.C.F., System V.P. of Clinical Diversity; Joyce Kinney, M.A., Director of Patient Advocacy and Interpreter Services.
Second row: Dan Griffin, R.N., M.P.A., Quality Resource Analyst; Cindy Smith, M.B.A., Quality Training Manager; Bev Simpson, B.S. Ed., Patient Advocate, SLSH; Kelsie Fell, Patient Advocate, SLEH.
Third row: Kathy Overton, Patient Advocate Manager, SLEH; Kathleen Bennett, R.N., M.S.N., C.E.N., Clinical Education Specialist; Cherry Pence, Director of Business Services.
Fourth row: Alexis Ermey, B.J., Senior Patient Advocate, SLH; Dennis Beers, M.D.W., M.B.A., B.S.N., R.N., N.E.-B.C., C.P.H.Q., Senior Director of Quality and Patient Safety.
Click here to read more.
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SLHS and March of Dimes partner for stronger, healthier babies
 Join our team - and the fun - at the 2013 March for Babies
Saint Luke's Health System is honored to be the presenting sponsor of the 2013 March for Babies, the annual fundraising walk for the March of Dimes. We need our employees' help and participation to make a major difference in the lives of mothers and newborns across our region.
For 75 years, the March of Dimes has been fighting premature birth, birth defects, and infant mortality. Supporting babies and mothers is particularly important to Saint Luke's in 2013 as we celebrate our 100th year of delivering babies at Saint Luke's Hospital. It's the perfect time to recognize Saint Luke's long-standing partnership with the March of Dimes, including being the first March of Dimes Family Support Program in Kansas City, and its impact on countless families in our community.
When: Sunday, April 28, 8 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. walk for either 1 mile or 2.5 miles OR you can just come and enjoy morning activities!
Why: Saint Luke's Health System is the premier sponsor for this year's walk!
Where: Power & Light District in Kansas City, Mo.
Our goal is to have 1,000 SLHS walkers and raise $200,000 for March of Dimes. Funds raised go to research and programming to prevent babies from being born prematurely. The goal is to stop infant morbidities and mortalities due to premature births.
The morning will be very kid-friendly and family-oriented! Radio Disney will be there starting at 8 a.m., along with other bands during and after the walk. There will be a special kid zone filled with fun activities for kids to enjoy! SLHS will also have a huge tent with kids' activities including caricatures and photo booths. Following the walk, March of Dimes will provide lunch!
The money raised at the March for Babies helps more moms have full-term pregnancies. It also helps doctors, nurses, and researchers ensure premature babies have the best outcomes possible.
Robin Evans is the March of Dimes contact at Saint Luke's Hospital. For more information about joining a team, or contributing to our efforts, call Robin at 816-932-9045 or email revans@saint-lukes.org.
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Go Life campaign
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Click on the image to view the Go Life campaign video.
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A message from Rebecca Sesler, Vice President, Marketing & Communications:
On behalf of the SLHS leadership team and Board, I am pleased to announce that Saint Luke's Health System will be launching a new advertising campaign in April designed to increase the public's awareness of Saint Luke's Health System. The campaign will first appear via an outdoor 'blitz' with billboards located throughout the metropolitan area, and will soon extend to print publications, television, advertising on websites, Facebook, and even employee communications.
The objective is to appeal directly to consumers with a message that is uniquely Saint Luke's - one that celebrates the very real and deep connection we have to the community, that features the life-saving and life-enhancing outcomes of our superb clinical care, and that reinforces our commitment to the overall health and well-being of our patients, families, and friends. We believe it will stand out among the health care advertising that's out there and create a favorable impression not only of our health system, but of the amazing doctors, nurses, and employees who comprise it.
The next phase of the advertising campaign will promote our services through examples of patients who are able to 'live life' thanks to the care they received at Saint Luke's.
Please turn up the volume on your computer, and then click above to view a glimpse of the campaign's look and feel. We welcome your comments and hope you are inspired by what you see. What you do inspires us each and every day.
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Invitation for cancer survivors and families
All cancer survivors and their families are invited to attend this free quarterly series in honor of Jeffery Wieman, M.D., retired medical director of Saint Luke's Cancer Institute. Survivorship begins at the time of diagnosis, so anyone in active or post-treatment is encouraged to join us.
Nutrition and Cancer: Making Informed Choices During and After Treatment
Thursday, April 11
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Ellen Hockaday Women's Center Courtyard
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
4401 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64111
Light refreshments will be served. Please R.S.V.P. online or by calling Saint Luke's Concierge at 816-932-5100.
Learn how to sort through the confusing and sometimes contradictory information about nutrition and cancer. Our speaker, Joan O'Keefe, a registered dietitian and cancer survivor, will discuss:
- The environment that's ripe for cancer growth
- Diet and lifestyle for cancer patients and cancer prevention
- Supplements for cancer prevention
About our speaker
At age 27 and pregnant with her first child, Joan O'Keefe was diagnosed with metastatic cancer. Her focus on nutrition and fitness was intensified by this experience. She also felt firsthand the healing power of a strong faith, optimism, and a loving and supportive network of family and friends.
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Kansas City Heart Walk - May 18 at Theis Park
 Join a Saint Luke's Heart Walk Team today!
- To sign up, click here to register and select the red Register Now button.
- Select the blue Register button to join the Saint Luke's Health System team.
- Complete the online waiver.
- Select the second option to Join a Team.
- Select Saint Luke's Health System from the company dropdown menu.
We have a variety of Saint Luke's walking teams from CV, SLCC, Neuro, and Pharmacy available for you to join thanks to our team captains including Justine Uryasz, Justin Collet, Doretta Gillom, Danielle Piedimonte, Angela Locke, and Jennifer Lamar. Simply select Join Team and complete the online form to sign up for a team.
If you have any questions regarding how to register, please feel free to contact one of the team captains. We look forward to getting some exercise together and supporting a great cause!
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China Drive for Saint Luke's Hospice
 Saint Luke's Hospice House is opening this summer, and we need your help to make our patients and families feel welcome.
If you have a full set of china you are no longer using, please consider donating it to Saint Luke's Hospice House. We want our new facility to be as warm and home-like as possible, and your china will be a comforting addition to the meals we serve our patients and guests.
We are in need of different sets of china that are in good condition (dinner plates, salad plates, coffee cups, bowls, salt and pepper shakers, platters, pitchers, etc.). No glass, stemware, or silverware.
Our China Drive will end May 1.
Click here to view submission form.
About Saint Luke's Hospice House
Saint Luke's Hospice is opening a new Hospice House for our end-of-life patients in the summer of 2013. This donated china will bring a warm feeling and home like setting to the dinner tables of the patients and families we serve.
Saint Luke's Hospice House is a free-standing hospice facility that will include 12 individual patient suites. Beautifully landscaped on two acres, the 25,000-square foot facility will include a full-service kitchen; a family dining room; guest showers for families and visitors; indoor and outdoor chapels; common living rooms with amenities such as televisions, games, fireplace, etc.; community education room; children's play and therapy space; on-site pharmacy; and patios for family use.
Donation locations
Saint Luke's Hospital
Central Information Desk
Main Floor (Between red and blue elevators)
4401 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64111
Saint Luke's East Hospital
Human Resources Office
Main Floor
100 N.E. Saint Luke's Blvd.
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Saint Luke's South Hospital
Volunteer Services Office
Lower Level
12300 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66213
Saint Luke's North Hospital - Barry Road
Volunteer Services (Across from the cafeteria)
5830 N.W. Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64154
Saint Luke's Home Care and Hospice
3100 Broadway, Suite 1000 (1oth floor)
Kansas City, MO 64111
Contact us
If you have questions or need additional information, please call Melissa Tinklepaugh at 816-360-8009.
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Saint Luke's Facebook Challenge FAQ
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Saint Luke's Health System (SLHS) has issued a challenge to employees to help us enhance our presence on the popular social networking platform Facebook. The goal is to reach 5,000 "likes" on our Facebook page by June 15. Social media sites like Facebook are another marketing channel for us to use to reach out and engage directly with patients, future patients, and the community at large. The Marketing Department manages the Facebook page and tracks results of the challenge.
Following are some frequently asked questions about the challenge and our use of Facebook:
If I can't access Facebook from my Saint Luke's desktop computer, can I still participate? Facebook usage is growing on mobile phones, which have no restrictions on access, as well as on home computers. We know that many employees use Facebook at home or on the go via their phones. For smart phone access, we have included a QR code on the recent video to allow employees to go directly to Facebook and "like" our page. This QR code can be scanned to access the Saint Luke's Health System Facebook page:
As an employee, why should I "like" Saint Luke's on my Facebook page?
Our Facebook page is a valuable source of system news and other information. We often post media stories about Saint Luke's, reports on research conducted within the system, and other health and wellness related content. Our Facebook page does not only include Saint Luke's news, but community news, healthy recipes, lifestyle trends, fun facts, etc.
What about those of us who don't use Facebook?
We've heard from many people who aren't on Facebook but still recommend Saint Luke's and tell their friends and neighbors about our great care. This is also a valuable contribution and can achieve the same purpose to spread the word about the system and our mission.
What's the real value of increasing our Facebook likes?
Many organizations, in and outside of health care, are significantly increasing their presence in social media platforms such as Facebook. Social media allows for more two-way connections between an organization and its audience and can therefore be a valuable tool for interaction. In addition, the networking has a multiplier effect in that, when you "like" us on Facebook, all of the people within your network can see your action and may be led to our page as well (similar to placing a bumper sticker on your car). The value of social media is enhanced by the numerous multiplied interactions. It's another avenue for us to reach the community and remind them that Saint Luke's cares and is dedicated to meeting their health care needs.
What about privacy? If I "like" the SLHS system page, will my personal information be compromised?
Absolutely not! Simply "liking" an organization's Facebook page does not give it access to your personal information - you are not becoming a "friend" of Saint Luke's, you are simply supporting our organization. Facebook allows you to control your privacy on their platform using a number of privacy controls that are featured on the system. For more information, click here.
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SLH Blood Drive
Thursday, April 22
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
4401 Wornall Road
BMW Meeting Rooms
B Level
Click here for more information.
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Neurodiagnostics Week
Neurodiagnostics is the study of the brain and nervous system. Procedures performed by technologists include electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potentials (EP), intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), long-term monitoring (LTM), and continuous EEG in the Intensive Care Unit (cEEG/ICU). Technologists play an important role in performing these various tests to aid in diagnosing a variety of disease processes.
Neurodiagnostic Week is celebrated annually during the third week of April. We would like to take this opportunity to celebrate, honor, and thank our dedicated neurodiagnostic techs: Rick Hamad, Rosie Hill, Tonya Britton, Roderick Dominguez, Stacy Shaw, Jennifer Bergman, and Pam Bitner.
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Credit Union
Parking Lot Picnic
Mark your calendar and come on down to the Westport/Plaza Branch of Saint Luke's Credit Union for our annual Parking Lot Picnic and Member Appreciation Lunch on Wednesday, May 8, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Everyone is invited so grab your co-workers and have lunch while visiting with various vendors such as Sam's Club, KC Mavericks Hockey, Sprint Center, and more. You will also have an opportunity to vote for your favorite Volunteer Board or Committee Member. If you would like to be part of the Credit Union and run for one of our volunteer Board or Committee positions, please contact Michael Kearns at ext. 22260 or Susie Venable at ext. 25300.
Get a loan and spin the wheel
The Credit Union has loans available for any need - vacation, car repairs, or just a cash loan! Get approved for any type of loan for $2,000 or more and "Spin the Wheel" for a prize. Need a new or used auto or truck? The Credit Union has rates as low as 1.9 percent. Call ext. 25300 or stop by any Credit Union branch location at Saint Luke's Hospital on the Plaza, North, East, or South for more information.
Ready for a vacation?
Now is the time to open a Vacation Club Account at the Credit Union - save a little and you'll have a lot to take that overdue vacation. Call or stop by for more info.
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April is National Donate Life Month
This celebration honors the lives of those who have given the gift of life. More than 110 million people are registered donors in the United States. We also commemorate those who have received or continue to wait for life-saving organ and tissue transplants.
This is an opportunity to renew our commitment to saving lives. That includes strong care, utilizing best practices, and collaboration with Midwest Transplant Network.
For more information and to register as a donor, visit donatelifemissouri.com.
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National Cancer Registrars Week
Next week is National Cancer Registrars Week. Click here to read about the important role that cancer registrars plan in collecting and coding patient data for cancer registries.
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Compliance Connection
Click here to read more about the relevance of relationships and compliance.
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EAP's Lessons in Resilience
Resilience refers to our ability to cope with stress and adversity. With constant change in our society, economy, organizations, and personal lives, we can enhance our resilience by focusing on strengths and promoting health and well-being. To learn more about resilience including principles for sustaining strong, healthy energy in non-stop change, bouncing back quickly from setbacks, and gaining strength from adversity, click the link below to access Three Brief Lessons on Resilience. Each lesson is five or six minutes in length.
Click here to access the SLHS EAP website.
User name: SLHS
Password: EAP
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Sweet and salty treat sale
The Mammographer's for Minis Team will be selling fresh popcorn and treats!
April 12 and April 19
2 - 4 p.m.
Medical Plaza III
Breast Center Conference Room
Popcorn will be on sale for $1. All donations welcome!
Come down and support The March of Dimes March for Babies!
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Toddler swim lessons at Center for Health Enhancement
Let your toddler explore the water in a fun and safe environment! Registration is now open for the Center for Health Enhancement's spring session of Parent-Tot Aqua. Click here for session dates, times, and prices.
Please contact CFHE at 816-932-3260 with questions or to register.
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Infection Control newsletter
Click here to read the latest newsletter from Infection Control.
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Saint Luke's Hospice seeks volunteers
Saint Luke's Hospice is currently looking for new volunteers to serve in homes in the communities we serve and at Saint Luke's Hospice House.
At Saint Luke's Hospice, we pride ourselves on helping patients and families live as fully as possible so that each patient's final journey is filled with a rich sense of dignity. Hospice provides support and care for persons in the last phases of incurable disease to ensure a life of quality.
The volunteer opportunities for Saint Luke's Hospice are endless. Volunteers in the homes of our patients provide social support and respite to hospice patients and their families. We are looking for volunteers to provide top-notch customer service at the reception desk, provide hospitality to the families who join us, and offer companionship. Many of our volunteers also put their unique skills to use through complimentary therapies and other special projects (arts and crafts, quilting, photography, etc.)
If you are interested in becoming a Saint Luke's Hospice volunteer please contact Melissa Tinklepaugh at mtinklepaugh@saint-lukes.org or call 816-360-8009.
Upcoming four-day volunteer training is scheduled for:
- April 16 - 5:30 - 9 p.m. (in home and Hospice House)
- April 18 - 5:30 - 9 p.m. (in home and Hospice House)
- April 23 - 5:30 - 9 p.m. (in home and Hospice House)
- April 25 - 5:30 - 9 p.m. (Hospice House only)
As a new volunteer, you would have the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team devoted to continuously improving the quality of our patient care. In addition, you would have the wonderful opportunity to provide one-on-one support and caring that would bring comfort to the patients and families we serve.
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