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By theNumbers: NEWS FROM THE REGION’S PREMIER ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER The great organ transplant debate ADVANCES Health Professionals Credentialed andAllied 6 1,10 Allied Health Professionals. the ranks ofour physicians and ,of Kansas sotoo have has climbedat The University Just asthenumberofpatients ing ofunintendedconsequences,” change withoutagoodunderstand intoradical good medicinetorush find abetterway, butitisnot resource with every available to Sept. 16,atameetinginChicago. consider theproposal Tuesday, for Organ Sharing (UNOS)will wait timesare longer. Coasts, where supplyislower and Southeast, totheEastand West tion, suchastheMidwest and with higherratesoforgandona would beshippedoutofregions are allocatedfortransplantation. change inthewaydonatedlivers – aimedatdelayingaproposed by dozens ofotherhospitals wide mediacampaign–backed Hospital haslaunchedanation answer to shortage is not transportation, More liver donations, “We know UNOSisworking Members oftheUnited Network In theproposal, more livers The University ofKansas - -

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Obstetrics & Gynecology 29 of givingtothepeoplein 25 Otolaryngology 22 Orthopedics 19 18 a two-timeliver and search “liver 17 16 [email protected]. Radiation 15 14 Rehabilitation Medicine 13 12 - - 10 Events PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT Stroke Walk – The University Specialized RNs help set standards for care of Kansas Hospital has formed Among the approximately 2,400 a team to participate in The nurses at The University of Kansas Stroke Walk, which benefits the American Stroke Foundation. Hospital is an expert group known The 12th annual walk is Saturday, as clinical nurse specialists, or CNSs. Sept. 13, at Theis Park. To join the Though they don’t diagnose and hospital team, register online at care for patients at the bedside, americanstroke.org. each of the 18 CNSs specializes in a different area of care, such as Whisper for research – pediatrics, diabetes or psychiatry, The 10th Annual Whisper Walk, or oncology. which is Sunday, Sept. 21, at Their job: Become well-recog- Zona Rosa, supports ovarian nized authorities in their fields cancer research at The University and drive innovation throughout of Kansas Cancer Center. Details the hospital, working with and registration are at vicki- nurses at the bedside – as well as The hospital features 18 clinical nurse specialists. Among them (from left): Angie welshfund.org. physicians and other caregivers Edstrom, Jennifer Surprise, Noreen Thompson, Maria Fox, Andi Dohlman and – to provide the most advanced Breanna Weisbrod, all CNSs. Cancer prevention steps – treatments for patients. The Second Annual BIGGSteps They coach, support, collaborate managing sedation among adult nurses, the CNSs hold masters toward Cancer Prevention and consult. “We pride ourselves patients on mechanical ventilators. or doctorate degrees in . 5K is Sunday, Sept. 21, at the on being the experts,” said Jennifer Nurses in the hospital’s seven Nationwide there are about University of Kansas Edwards Surprise, CNS, who specializes in ICUs now follow detailed new 72,000 CNSs, accounting for just Campus in Overland Park. protocols to gradually decrease 2 percent of the nation’s nurses. Proceeds help fund a cancer ge- . “This way we netic counselor at The University can really impact patient care on a patient sedation levels. As a result, “Our CNS team represents of Kansas Cancer Center. For system-wide basis.” ventilation use in this patient some of the profession’s most information and to register, go A key part of their respon- population has decreased by highly skilled nurses,” said Rachel to biggsteps.org. sibility is researching the latest more than 50 percent while their Pepper, DNP, director of the nursing and healthcare literature. average length of hospital stay hospital’s Nursing Practice and Breast cancer survivorship – Over the past year the CNSs led decreased more than three days. Clinical Excellence. “Because they Back in the Swing Breast Cancer 27 research and quality improve- Other projects ranged from focus on our overall healthcare Survivorship is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. ment projects at the hospital. family communication in the environment, they are uniquely Saturday, Sept. 27, at Johnson One of the projects, for in- ICUs to recognizing and treating prepared and positioned to have County Community College stance, focused on implementing delirium among patients. an impact on patient outcomes Hospitality and Culinary a new evidence-based approach to As advanced practice registered throughout the hospital.” Academy. The class takes a comprehensive, personalized, multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer survivorship care. Cost is $29. Register at jccc.edu/ EXPOSURE ce or call 913-469-2323. Chiefs Bicycle ‘tour’ – The Sixth Annual Tour de BBQ is Saturday, kickoff Sept. 27, at the Prairiefire Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer Entertainment District in Bobby Bell (left), along with Overland Park. The event Bob Page, president and CEO of features bicycle routes of 15, The University of Kansas Hospital, 35 and 62 miles, with the area’s celebrated Red Friday last week most famous BBQ restaurants on the main campus, marking providing samples. Proceeds the start of the team’s regular benefit the Midwest Cancer season. Other VIPs included Chiefs Alliance Survivorship Transition General Manager John Dorsey . For more information and and cheerleaders, who sold Chiefs to register, go to tourdebbq.com. Kingdom flags. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities More events are at kumed.com/ of Kansas City. Watch the video at event-detail. youtube.com/kuhospital. Nursing Report displays ‘pride in practice’ In the News The University of Kansas Hospital’s Nursing Annual Report, A recap of recent articles, TV segments and other media coverage of which debuted in late August, showcases the theme “Taking the region’s leading academic medical center Pride in Our Practice.” The annual report is online at kumed.com. It features inspiring Yoga hope for Parkinson’s – The Huffington Post, Sept. 2. In honor of patient stories, photos and videos organized by the hospital’s Robin Williams, who was in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, the Five-Star areas of focus: Service, Quality, People, Cost and Growth. publication cited several studies indicating yoga can help such people. “The stories in this year’s Nursing Annual Report capture One research project at the University of Kansas Medical Center found the pride of our team providing exceptional patient care and Parkinson’s sufferers who practiced yoga showed significant improve- service,” said Tammy Peterman, RN, executive vice president, News Briefs News ment in motor function, balance, strength and range of motion. chief operating officer and chief nursing officer. “Our passion for this profession makes a difference.” Female bladder cancer – The Kansas City Star, Sept. 1. While it is far more common in men, bladder cancer is on the rise among women – and Karla Boatright is helping spread the word. Boatright was treated by urologist Jeffrey Holzbeierlein, MD, at The University of Kansas Cancer Center. He said the rise of female bladder cancer is primarily due to the increased number of women who began smoking in the 1960s and ‘70s.

Cheering the ice bucket challenge – Kansas City Business Journal, Aug. 21. It’s cooling off now, but summer’s biggest hit – the ALS ice bucket challenge – has area researchers thrilled with the attention and financial support. “Ice buckets, cold buckets, hot buckets – I don’t care how money is raised for ALS research,” said Richard Barohn, MD, chair at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Barohn, who has dedicated his career to studying ALS, is leading a team of research- ers across 10 institutions in a round of clinical trials, a project that is funded in part by the ALS Association.

Long-term effects of tear gas – KSHB-41, Aug. 20. In the wake of The new Nursing Annual Report profiles various patient stories, includ- riots in Ferguson, Mo., Stephen Thornton, MD, medical director of ing how Ron Duncan reached his goals following knee-replacement The University of Kansas Hospital’s Poison Control Center, discussed surgery. On Unit 43, Katie Myers, RN, helped him with his first steps. the dangers of tear gas. Though physical effects often disappear within hours, Thornton said the chemical may linger inside a person. He hopes Research targets young diabetes patients for a less toxic option. “I hope the people who are doing research are Treatment regimens for type 1 diabetes can be difficult to trying to find better, safer mechanisms to control riots,” he said, “but right follow, especially for families with children 5-9 years old. now we don’t really have it.” Susana Patton, PhD, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center, will develop a new program to help them. Her work will be funded by a new $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. “We know the prescribed treatments for diabetes are very effective, but it takes so much time out of a kid’s day to manage,” said Patton, who will lead the project, along with Celebratory selfie colleagues at Children’s Mercy and . They may be at the forefront of innovative heart care, but Mid-America Patton and others initiated the study after examining data physicians can be fun-loving, too. Charles Porter (from left), that indicated children’s blood sugar levels were not dropping as DJ Lakkireddy, much as they should, given their treatments. The researchers sus- Mark Wiley pected children were not following the treatments as prescribed. (back), Loren During the study’s first phase, Patton and her team will fol- Berenbom and low a sample of newly diagnosed children to determine if they Raghuveer are following their regimen – and if not, why not. The regimen Dendi, all MDs, involves monitoring blood sugar levels multiple times per day couldn’t resist and taking insulin before meals and snacks as needed. snapping a selfie In the second phase, Patton will rely on her training as a after a team meet- psychologist and the data from the first phase to develop a new ing last month way to work with children and their families to address the issue. to celebrate their “If we can help get these kids in control early,” she said, “we U.S. News & World can maybe help them be more in control by the time they Report rankings reach adolescence, which is known to be a difficult period for – No. 21 in the people to manage their diabetes.” nation. selected by a committee of faculty Our People and students. Chancellor’s Club Professor Teaching awards at medical • Russell Swerdlow, MD, professor center – Four faculty at the University in the departments of Neurology, of Kansas Medical Center have been Molecular and honored in recent weeks for their Integrative significant talent guiding future gen- Physiology, and erations of researchers and caregivers. Biochemistry and Chancellor’s Distinguished Molecular Biology. Teaching Award A leading expert Hieu Doan, MD Ryan Endress, MD Bradley Jackson, MD • Joseph Fontes, PhD, associate on Alzheimer’s / Plastic/ Emergency professor of Swerdlow disease, Swerdlow Hospitalist biochemistry and has positioned molecular biology. the medical center as one of He is director and the premier clinical translational Physicians New a lecturer in the and basic science research and Foundations in education programs in the U.S. Medicine module, Fontes the first course Rehabilitation’s Stair Challenge – taught to first-year Staff at The University of Kansas medical students and has won Hospital strive to stay in shape, just the Student Voice Award for Best like everyone else. Lecturer (Year 1) on four occasions. With that in mind, approximately • Kenneth McCarson, PhD, associate 50 employees in Rehabilitation professor of Services last month held their first Pam Shastri, DO Joseph Waller, MD Dani Zoorob, MD General Pediatrics Radiation Oncology and pharmacology, Stair Challenge. They challenged toxicology and Gynecology/ each other to see which of five Urogynecology therapeutics. A teams could climb the most stairs neurobiologist, during the contest’s two weeks. McCarson has The Neuro/Cardiac team, with participated captain Erin Haling (holding belt McCarson widely in medical in photo), took home the illustrious and graduate Stair Climbing Championship Belt by education in addition to taking on climbing a combined 944 flights. The many leadership roles. five teams combined for a total of • Moya Peterson, PhD, ARNP, assistant 3,952 flights during those two weeks. professor of family medicine and as- sistant professor of nursing. Peterson teaches medical and nursing students in the KU Peterson Family Medicine Clinic, where she is the director of an adults with Down syndrome clinic. Winners of the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award are & Performance Center All injuries. All ages. Bob Page, President and CEO ADVANCES The University of Kansas Hospital Four convenient locations: is a bi-weekly publication produced by: Doug Girod, MD, Executive Vice Chancellor Overland Park Kansas City, KS The University of Kansas Hospital University of Kansas Medical Center Corporate Communications Kirk Benson, MD, President Shawnee Kansas City, MO The University of Kansas Physicians 2330 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Suite 303 Westwood, KS 66205 Staff: 913-588-1227 kumed.com/sportsmedicine Mike Glynn, Editor Send story ideas to [email protected]. Kirk Buster, Graphic Designer Official healthcare provider of the Chiefs – and the athlete in you.

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