Research Registries Program Spotlight 2 ADVANCES OCTOBER 22, 2015 NEWS FROM THE REGION’S PREMIER ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER Consumer award validates patient focus Consumers again name hospital No. 1 in KC metro The University of Kansas Hospital has won the 2015-16 National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award for Kansas City, the only award where members of the com- munity choose the hospital they believe provides the highest quality service. It is the fourth year in a row the hospital has won the award for Kansas City outright. Local consumers again ranked our hospital No. 1 in four categories: best overall quality, The Consumer Choice Award, also were ranked locally. Our hos- best overall image/reputation, best doctors and best nurses. (Pictured: Neurosurgeon pital led those facilities in each of Koji Ebersole, MD, and Liz Helling, RN.) in its 20th year, is based on local the four categories and when the results from a national survey of four categories were combined. support for the hospital by choos- 1998, when we became a public 300,000 households. The award Our hospital’s scores also have ing it in record numbers for their recognizes hospitals possessing: authority, is the right thing to do.” increased significantly in each healthcare needs,” said President • Best overall quality Often at full capacity, the category over the past five years. and CEO Bob Page. • Best overall image/reputation hospital’s 92-bed Cambridge In July, the hospital was one of “It means our community em- • Best doctors North Tower at 39th and State just 16 in the nation to be named braces academic medicine. It also • Best nurses in all 12 data-based national validates our national recognition Line Road is expected to open in North Kansas City Hospital, “Best Hospital” lists from U.S. as a healthcare provider,” he said. 2017. The new tower is backed Saint Luke’s Hospital and News & World Report. “And most important, it confirms by a $100 million community Shawnee Mission Medical Center “Consumers have shown their that our focus on the patient since philanthropic effort.

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During fiscal year 2015, The University Unique patients from Iowa of Kansas Hospital and its health Nebraska 175 Top 10 states 290 system treated patients from every Kansas, Missouri Illinois 188 state in the country. n KS n MO Kansas California 156,737 Missouri 241 92,486

156,737 Oklahoma Arkansas 146,236 439 335 131,654 124,042

252,743 115,152 Unique patients, including inpatients Texas 92,486 368 and outpatients at our hospital and 84,852 74,235 71,796 ambulatory settings. (A unique patient 66,813 19% Florida 199 is counted once, regardless of number Growth in unique patients from outside Kansas and Missouri, FY2014-15 of visits.) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Events PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT Boots and breast cancer – Research registries key to innovations Nigro’s Western Store will host Without research, medical Giddy Up for Boots and Breast Cancer 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, discoveries and new treatments at the Merriam Lane store. would be nearly impossible. Billed as “a girls’ night out full of That’s why the University of shopping and fun,” the evening Kansas Medical Center devel- includes drinks and appetizers oped the Frontiers and Pioneers (with a $10 donation). Proceeds Registry programs. support The University of Kansas The two registries contain Cancer Center. Breast cancer information about thousands of physicians will be on hand to people interested in participating meet guests. Call 913-262-7500 in clinical trials. Researchers use for information. the databases to contact people who fit a study’s criteria. Yoga nidra during cancer – Ambulatory clinic patients Patricia Kluding, PhD, PT (right), leads the registry programs. The team includes Learn to use yoga tools as you at The University of Kansas Hilary Dubinsky, RN (left), and Barb Shull, among others. go through surgery, therapy and extended chemotherapy Hospital and The University of or radiation treatments. The Kansas Cancer Center can par- PhD, PT, associate director of the and older patients. class teaches mindfulness and ticipate in the Frontiers registry, Clinical and Translational Science The registries aren’t just for breathing techniques that ease which was formed in 2008. Unit. “Without research, we people with a disease or condi- anxiety. You’ll also learn a guided The Pioneers registry, launched wouldn’t have today’s standards of tion: Researchers need healthy yoga nidra (yoga sleep) practice in 2013, is a “friends and family” care because they were developed people to participate too. They to calm your mind, relax tension program open to anyone who from the results of individual have an important role as control and allow your body to be more wants to participate in a clinical clinical trials.” subjects in clinical trials. receptive to treatments. Bring trial. At pioneersresearch.org, reg- Nearly 38,000 people are reg- If you are a patient of any of a yoga mat and light blanket. istrants can indicate the studies istered in the Frontiers database our providers, you’ll be asked to The class is 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, they’d like to be involved in. Or – one of the nation’s largest – and enroll in Frontiers. The one-page Oct. 27, at Turning Point: The about 550 are in Pioneers. More opt-in form is easy. You, your Center for Hope and Healing in they can opt to have a researcher Leawood. Call 913-574-0900 to contact them when they qualify than 20 studies are underway family and friends can also enroll register. for a study. involving volunteers from the in Pioneers anytime. “Frontiers and Pioneers provide registries. The projects range “Research is at the heart of every academic medical center,” Blood drives – The Community researchers in the region easy ac- from diabetic neuropathy and Blood Center will host blood cess to a pool of people who want Alzheimer’s disease to measur- Kluding said. “It’s what sets drives 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, to be involved and help further ing the effectiveness of health us apart from other healthcare Oct. 29, at the Westwood science,” said Patricia Kluding, education among ethnic, rural institutions.” Campus, and 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the main campus Hixson Atrium. Walk-ins are welcome. The center is the EXPOSURE primary supplier of blood to patients at The University of Kansas Hospital. Expert

Lung cancer education – trainer Learn the latest in advancements, As part of their pediatric hear stories of survival and physical therapy class at connect with others who share the University of Kansas your experience. The event, Shine School of Health Professions, a Light on Lung Cancer, is 5:30- third-year students in the 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the doctor of physical therapy Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer (DPT) program enjoy Care Pavilion at the Westwood hands-on sessions studying Campus Atrium. Register at with youngsters such as shinealightonlungcancer.org or little Ruby Brown. Families call 913-588-1227. volunteer to bring their chil- dren to help the students More events are at kumed.com/ learn how to work with kids, event-detail. from infants to pre-teens. In the News Oncology program among tops in U.S. Becker’s Hospital Review again has named The University of A recap of recent articles, TV segments and other media coverage of Kansas Hospital one of the nation’s top 100 hospitals offering the region’s leading academic medical center “great oncology programs.” The hospital is the only one in Royals physician’s ‘real’ patients – Fox 4 News, Oct. 14. Vincent Key, Kansas and one of just two in Missouri, with Barnes-Jewish MD, an orthopedic surgeon at The University of Kansas Hospital, is the Hospital in St. Louis on the list. physician responsible for the health of the Kansas City Royals. But his “real” gig, he said, is treating patients at the hospital’s Indian Creek Campus in Overland Park. “I have about four total knees today to do. So I tell people I’m not fast, I’m just efficient,” he said. Much of his work with the Royals is decid- Briefs News ing how to treat player injuries at both the major and minor league level.

Helping patients ‘Look Good, Feel Better’ – KCTV 5 News, Oct. 13. The Kansas City Chiefs joined The University of Kansas Hospital and the American Cancer Society on Oct. 13 to host the third annual Look Good, Feel Better luncheon. Held at Arrowhead Stadium, the luncheon is for cancer patients to learn beauty techniques. Chiefs safety Eric Berry struggled with the side effects of his lymphoma treatment. “The biggest thing that really changed my appearance was not having eyebrows,” he said. “At the end of the day, you have to understand that you are still the same person regardless of how you look or feel.” Internal Medicine’s Tori Gushleff, DO, and Ayman Albakour, MD, are part of the hospital’s oncology care team on Unit 42. Enticing more physicians to ‘go rural’ – KSNT, Oct. 12. The University of Kansas Medical Center and Geary Community Hospital are joining forces to The 100 hospitals and health systems lead the way in care provide free living to medical students in the small community. The goal: for patients with cancer, according to Becker’s. “These organi- Make it easier for students to learn in a rural healthcare setting – and hope- zations have received recognition for their clinical outcomes, fully stay. Otherwise, said Michael Kennedy, MD, associate dean for Rural multidisciplinary care teams, clinical expertise and oncology Health at the medical center, “the likelihood a student will get their education research,” Becker’s writes. “They are also influential in cancer at an academic medical center and then return to rural practice is pretty low.” education and prevention efforts.” Hospitals were selected based on a variety of factors, including accreditations, awards, National Cancer Institute designations and Providing free cancer screening – The Emporia Gazette, Oct. 6. rankings by U.S. News & World Report and CareChex, among others. Midwest Cancer Alliance, the outreach division of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, and local Masons hosted a free cancer screen- Grant supports rural telemedicine effort ing in Emporia. It was one of 22 free cancer awareness events across The University of Kansas Center for Telemedicine and the state this year sponsored by the Kansas Masonic Foundation. The Telehealth will receive a $975,000 grant supporting a program screening was open to the public and included skin and prostate cancer that provides telemedicine to underserved rural areas. screenings as well as bone density tests and breast cancer information. The grant, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is part of $3.9 million funding over three years for four telehealth programs. It focuses on rural children and their families living in poverty. The $3.9 million grant also supports telehealth programs in Pink Georgia, South Dakota and New Mexico. power Hallmark kiosk: Efficient greeting cards Throughout October, Hallmark is testing a cardbox kiosk in The University of The University of Kansas Hospital lobby. Available 24-7 for patients, visitors and Kansas Cancer Center staff, the kiosk is designed for those who need a greeting card and the Kansas City in a hurry or when the gift store is closed. Chiefs are promoting The test kiosk launched this week and runs through Dec. 31. It “A Crucial Catch” as offers a variety of 50 greeting card designs by Hallmark artists, fo- part of Breast Cancer cused on everyday occasions. It will feature a digital touch-screen Awareness Month. catalog for efficient browsing. Once a card is chosen and paid Among the many for with a credit card, the kiosk will dispense it and an envelope. activities, survivors are Prices are $2.99-$7.99, including Hallmark Signature cards. being honored at the “This partnership offers another opportunity for us to Oct. 11 and Oct. 25 support one of our local organizations and continue bringing games. The campaign the hometown feel of Kansas City into our health system,” said also reminds women Shawn Long, the hospital’s vice president of Corporate and of the importance of Community Outreach. regular screenings. Our People A son’s support – Physicians save lives. And sometimes they even have the chance to help save a family member. Jeffrey Holzbeierlein, MD, a urologist with The University of Kansas Cancer Center, adopted that attitude two years ago when his mother, who lives in Oklahoma, was diagnosed with the most aggressive form of acute myeloid leukemia. He guided her through treatment, gave her his bone marrow and, of course, opened his home to her while she recovered. Anne Holzbeierlein needed a bone marrow transplant (BMT) to Kerri Barnes, MD, MPH Shaun Best, MD Kyle Brown, MD survive. Family members were not a Urology Radiology Emergency Medicine full match and none were found on the national registry. The outcome

did not look good. Physicians New Jeffrey Holzbeierlein suggested she consult with his colleagues at the cancer center. During their consultation, Joseph McGuirk, DO, medical director of the cancer center’s BMT program and director With support from his father, Lynn, of the Division of Hematologic Urology’s Jeffrey Holzbeierlein, MD, Malignancies and Cellular Therapies, steered his mom toward a clinical trial and provided the bone marrow that told the family about a clinical trial saved her life. that might save her life. She participated in the trial, Eric Lai, MD Luke Ledbetter, MD Katherine Stiles, MD which randomly selected her to receive a transplant from a bone marrow Plastic Surgery Radiology Anesthesiology donor who was a genetic half match. Her son was the half match who saved her life. “I was so happy I could be the donor,” said Jeffrey Holzbeierlein. “My parents have done so much for me, I was really glad to be able to give back.” Now, two years later, his mother is still in remission. She attributes a lot of her recovery to the encouragement and care she received from her son and his family – living with them for weeks after the transplant. But her son is quick to spread the accolades around. “Every person on the BMT team did a fantastic job,” said Jeffrey Holzbeierlein. “And my dad was amazing and took her to every appointment.”

Writer’s Award – Three University of Kansas School of Nursing faculty received a Research for Practice Writer’s Award for their article in MedSurg Nursing, the official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. Jill Peltzer, PhD, APRN; Elaine Domian, PhD, APRN; and Cynthia Teel, PhD, FAAN, authored “Living in the Everydayness of HIV Infection: Experiences of Young African-American Women.” The article, published in the March/April 2015 issue, specifically explored how the young women Here, Patients Come First engaged in self-care. “The participants’ narratives revealed their unique stories about living with an incurable, chronic disease,” Peltzer said. “Yet common themes Each day, our primary focus is on our patients. In explicated from the narratives suggest they all lived with uncertainty in light turn, the people of Kansas City have once again of their HIV diagnosis. All of the women reported unrelenting depression made us their No. 1 consumer choice and many discussed multiple episodes of stigma due to their diagnoses.” • Best Doctors • Best Image/Reputation Bob Page, President and CEO • Best Nurses • Best Overall Quality ADVANCES The University of Kansas Hospital is a biweekly publication produced by: Doug Girod, MD, Executive Vice Chancellor The University of Kansas Hospital University of Kansas Medical Center We are honored to be your first choice. Corporate Communications Kirk Benson, MD, President The University of Kansas Physicians 2330 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Suite 303 Westwood, KS 66205 Staff: 913-588-1227 | kumed.com Mike Glynn, Editor Send story ideas to [email protected]. Kirk Buster, Graphic Designer

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