Plastic Surgery Spotlight 2 ADVANCES AUGUST 29, 2013 NEWS FROM THE REGION’S PREMIER ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER Chiefs, hospital: Huddle up Partnership’s second year is backed by new sports medicine clinic at Arrowhead. When their regular season home opener kicks off Sept. 15, the Kansas City Chiefs and their fans again will be backed by one Left, the new clinic features sports-themed artwork. Above, Bob Page (left), hospital of the game’s top healthcare teams. president and CEO, and Clark Hunt, Chiefs chairman and CEO, partnered from the The University of Kansas start to talk about goals for their organizations. Hospital is entering its second year as the official healthcare said Clark Hunt, Chiefs chair- and full MRI and digital X-ray groups, as well as Orthopedic provider for the Chiefs. Staff in man and CEO. “We’re teaming capabilities, the clinic caters to Sports Medicine surgeons, will the hospital’s Center for Sports with the region’s premier academ- weekend warriors as well as pro- rotate through the clinic each Medicine provide leading-edge ic medical center and the only na- fessional players. week. Many of them are the same care for injuries on and off the tionally ranked hospital in Kansas “It definitely has a sports feel,” physicians who care for Chiefs field, from practices to game day. City, and we’re benefiting from said Clinical Director Kim Dixon, and Kansas City Royals players. Joshua Nelson, MD, and the many resources it brings.” RN. Beyond the football, baseball The new clinic is the hospital’s David Smith, MD, lead the hospi- As part of the partnership, the and basketball artwork, the clinic fourth such outpatient facility in tal team devoted to Chiefs health. hospital on Sept. 16 will open will be staffed by athletic trainers the area specializing in treating At each home game they’re backed the Center for Sports Medicine certified in treating sports injuries. orthopedic and sports injuries. by 15 nurses, physicians and medi- at Truman Sports Complex. The True to the hospital’s multidisci- Others are at the main campus, cal technologists who stand ready clinic is inside The University of plinary approach, physicians from Indian Creek Campus in Overland to care for fans at Arrowhead’s Kansas Hospital Training Complex Family Medicine, Pediatric Sports Park and KU MedWest in seven first-aid stations. next to Arrowhead Stadium. Medicine, and Physical Medicine Shawnee – all prepped and ready “It’s a tremendous partnership,” Featuring seven exam rooms and Rehabilitation Medicine to care for the athlete in you.
By the Numbers: Call center To suggest a By the Numbers, email [email protected]. When patients and referring Consumer inquiries physicians call The University of 47,922 2012 Kansas Hospital (913-588-1227 and 58,798 consumer 2013 61,094 913-588-5862, respectively), their calls calls are handled by 25 employees Physician inquiries in the call center – officially named 32,347 36,219 wellness, physician 2012 55,924 the Health Resource and Physician general info calls 2013 67,603 Referral and Consultation Center. 31,384 fax 154,458 inquiries The call center coordinates appointment requests to 105 clinics across the hospital and related entities. Phone calls, faxes and website requests 6,586 consumer requests via 105 handled during Fiscal Year 2013. kumed.com ‘Find a Physician’ Events PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT Healthy Hawks for young- Plastic Surgery: A full range of options sters – Concerned about your child’s weight? Take advantage Plastic surgeons at The of Healthy Hawks. The free pro- University of Kansas Hospital gram teaches kids wholesome provide services in all areas of the habits. The next family-based field, from complex reconstructive behavioral group program starts procedures (for patients suffering 5-7 p.m. Sept. 9 and meets every from cancer, trauma or congenital Monday thereafter for 12 weeks. deformities) to surgical and non- Children ages 2-18 are eligible with a parent/guardian who surgical cosmetic procedures. will attend every session with Richard Korentager, MD, them. Information and registra- leads the department, a team tion: 913-588-2452 (English) or of 10 plastic surgeons who 913-945-6708 (Spanish), or go to work at three locations: the healthyhawks.kumc.edu. main campus, the Indian Creek Campus in Overland Park and in Above, staff in the multidisciplinary Cleft From Chaos to Calm: A Independence. and Craniofacial Surgery Clinic meet 6-Week Yoga Series for Cancer Both women and men visit regularly to review patient treatment Support – Learn strategies for the practice for cosmetic surgical plans. Right, Richard Korentager, MD, self-care and self-awareness: procedures such as breast augmen- leads Plastic Surgery’s 10-surgeon team. 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, tation and lifts, liposuction, ab- Sept. 11-Oct. 16, Cancer Action- dominoplasty (tummy tucks) and reconstruction, which use tissues Overland Park. Practice gentle poses and breathing as well as facial cosmetic surgery. Staff nurses from the abdomen or thighs to deep relaxation and easy medita- and aestheticians offer popular recreate the breast. tion. Registration required at 913- nonsurgical cosmetic services such Teresa Buescher, MD, and Julie 588-1227 or kumed.com/bewell. as Botox, injectable fillers, laser Holding, MD, lead the free-flap treatments, skin peels, microderm- reconstruction team. “We offer A Chance for Children abrasion and permanent makeup. women the full range of options to craniofacial deformities. Patrons Party – The second The practice specializes in reconstruct their breast, providing a The plastic surgery team also annual event is 6:30-8 p.m. breast reconstruction, including natural result,” said Korentager. specializes in burns, skin cancer Sept. 19 at Village of Loch Loyd. implant-based surgery (tissue ex- The department includes the treatment and traumatic facial and The evening of socializing and panders and implants) and recon- Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery hand injuries, including digit, hand fun includes a silent auction for structions using the woman’s own Clinic, directed by Brian Andrews, and limb amputations. Surgeons jewelry, golf at Loch Loyd, Keith tissues. These include free flaps MD. The multidisciplinary clinic often can restore patients’ feeling Urban tickets and more. Tickets are $50 per person. Proceeds (DIEP/SIEP/TUG) as well as treats patients (infants to adults) and sensation – in many cases benefit KU Kids Healing Place, TRAM and latissimus flap breast with cleft palates, cleft lips and where it was not thought possible. a University of Kansas Medical Center program providing emo- tional, spiritual and psychological support for children, and families EXPOSURE of children, with long-term or life-limiting illnesses. Information: achanceforchildren.com or email BMT at 35 [email protected]. To commemorate its 35th anniversary, the Blood and Marrow Transplant program at The University of Kansas Cancer Center hosted a cel- How Do I Look in These ebration Aug. 17 at the Roasterie. Nearly 200 pa- Genes? – Enjoy a ladies’ night tients, staff and their families attended, including out and learn how genetics plays (from left) Meghan Woody, a BMT patient who’s a role in your risk for certain types of cancer: 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at also a medical student; Hematology/Oncology’s The University of Kansas Cancer Tara Lin, MD; and Carol Bomberger, RN, Unit Center - Lee’s Summit. Wear your 41/42. Far right: Angie Pelaccio and Charlie favorite jeans and learn fashion Sunderland watched a video of dancing BMT tips from a wardrobe stylist. The physicians. Sunderland is on the BMT advisory free event, which also features board and is honorary chair of Treads & Threads. mediation and relaxation series, The BMT program last month reached its is hosted by Manana Elia, MD. 2,000th transplant milestone. The program has Registration required at 913-588- grown tremendously in recent years, with 1,000 1227 or kumed.com/bewell. of those transplants taking place since 2007. Inventor’s gift supports nursing school In the News Gene Feaster, PhD, who invented a synthetic gel called A recap of recent articles, TV segments and other media coverage of “Superflab” for use in radiology clinics, has donated $2 million the region’s leading academic medical center. to the University of Kansas. The gift includes $1 million to establish New alliances reflect hospital’s growth – Lawrence Journal-World, the Ida Johnson Feaster Professorship at the Aug. 25. The University of Kansas Hospital over the past year has an- University of Kansas School of Nursing, named nounced two collaborations: a new pediatrics program with Children’s for Feaster’s late wife. The other $1 million Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, and a new cancer program based at North created two endowed scholarship funds, one Kansas City Hospital. Bob Page, our hospital’s president and CEO, said
News Briefs News in nursing and the other in the Department of the initiatives reflect several factors. One is the hospital’s growth since Physics and Astronomy. becoming an independent authority in 1998. Another is healthcare Feaster, of Leawood, is a University of reform, which is encouraging more hospitals to pursue new alliances. Feaster Kansas graduate who taught radiation therapy at the medical center from 1977 until his retirement in Hospitals treat bus rollover victims – USA Today, Aug. 21. At least 22 1992. He twice was named “Inventor of the Year” while working students from Pembroke Hill School were sent to area hospitals after their at Westinghouse and holds 10 U.S. patents. bus overturned near Bonner Springs. The University of Kansas Hospital “Dr. Feaster once told me he experienced first hand the received nine patients from the accident, including three who were in seri- importance of competent, compassionate nurses during the ous condition and six in fair condition; none faced life-threatening injuries. illness of his dear wife, Ida,” said Karen Miller, PhD, FAAN, nurs- ing school dean. “This generous gift is his personal commit- JoCo Research Triangle: Example for KCMO – Fox 4 News, Aug. 8. ment to a future of KU nursing excellence, which will benefit The KU Clinical Research Center in Fairway, part of the five-year-old many other Kansas patients and families.” ‘Research Triangle,’ already is paying dividends for the region’s health. “Gene combined hard work with his KU education, and as Cancer survivor David Barger of Overland Park said a clinical trial at the a result contributed to the health and well-being of countless research center helped save his life. The Research Triangle is funded by people,” added Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, PhD. “Our a 1/8-cent sales tax in Johnson County. Jackson County is considering a hope for all of our graduates is they’ll use their KU degrees to similar half-cent sales tax to support medical research. become leaders in their fields for the benefit of others.” ‘Superglue baby’ follow-up: All is well Noninvasive prenatal tests available – KCTV 5 News, Aug. 5. A new non-invasive prenatal test looks for Down syndrome and other Ashlyn Jane Julian – known the world over as the super- chromosomal abnormalities. Unlike an amniocentesis, in which a small glue baby – smiled, cooed and cried for her bottle just like any amount of amniotic fluid is sampled from the amniotic sac, the new test three-month-old during pulls the baby’s DNA from a simple blood sample taken from the mom. an Aug. 20 visit with Koji Carl Weiner, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology chair at the University of Ebersole, MD, endo- Kansas Medical Center, said the new test “sounds great but it hasn’t yet vascular neurosurgeon been perfected.” He said the new test should be used only for high-risk and assistant professor at pregnancies, and he warns false positives can happen. The University of Kansas Hospital. It was the first time Ebersole saw Ashlyn since early June, when he and a medical team used surgi- Gina Julian, baby Ashlyn and cal superglue to stop a Koji Ebersole, MD brain bleed and save her life. “She looks fantastic!” Ebersole beamed as he held her. “Looking at her, you forget all those things we went through to save her life.” Ashlyn was three weeks old when she was rushed to the hospital with an aneurysm. Ebersole and interventional neuroradiologist Alan Reeves, MD, used a micro-catheter and micro-wire to deliver a drop of superglue to her brain, sealing the aneurysm and stopping the bleeding. “She’s absolutely normal,” said Ashlyn’s mother, Gina Julian. “If you didn’t know she had the procedure, you would never know. She does everything on task she’s supposed to do.” Since 1949, medical history shows only 17 recorded cases of
Photos: Rogers Janet neonates (an infant less than four weeks old) suffering a brain bleed. This is the first time superglue has been used to repair an aneurysm in a neonate. Ashlyn remains under the watchful eye of a pediatric neurosurgeon. (See the video at youtube.com/kuhospital.) Our People Exceptional employee spot- light – If nurses are the unsung heroes of the medical profession, April Hopkins, RN, is helping people take notice of their efforts. Hopkins, who joined The University of Kansas Physicians in 2011, supports the Endocrinology Division of Internal Medicine. As Philip Abraham, MD Kyle Brownback, MD Mireille El Ters, MD the resource nurse for the division, Pediatrics Pulmonary Nephrology she frequently assists with new employee orientation. Sheble (left)
“April is one of the best nurses I Physicians New have had the opportunity to work with,” said Leland Graves, MD, Transplant Games winner – division director for Endocrinology, Barb Sheble, technical lab special- Metabolism and Genetics. “She is very ist at The University of Kansas knowledgeable and always eager to Hospital, represented Team MO-KAN learn new information and skills. and Team USA in the 2013 World “She has a wonderful, caring bed- Transplant Games July 28-Aug. 4 in side manner,” he added. “And very Durban, South Africa. few days pass without one or more The World Transplant Games are patients remarking to me how good the Olympics for athletes who are organ transplant survivors. Sheble, Eleni Grammatiko- Jeremy Hunter, DO Sarah Woodrow, MD she is in clinic or over the phone poulou, MD Emergency Medicine Neurosurgery taking care of them.” who was diagnosed with arrhyth- Pediatrics Her supervisor, Donamae mogenic right ventricular dysplasia Rebman, credited Hopkins’ critical 22 years ago, received a heart thinking. transplant in August 2009. “April demonstrates excellent Sheble took home the gold medal nursing skills,” said Rebman, Internal in discus, silver in javelin and cricket Medicine clinic manager. “Her in- ball throw, and bronze in the shot We treat you like a pro put – 3 centimeters shy of the silver. teractions with patients, physicians Center for Sports Medicine Clinic opening in mid-September at Arrowhead and co-workers are always calm, “I’m eternally grateful for my donor. I don’t know who they appropriate and friendly.” At our newest Center for Sports Medicine Clinic at were, but I owe them everything,” The University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex, said Sheble, who works in the KU Hopkins Clinical Research Center in Fairway. you will receive the same high-quality care and “I hope by competing I inspire services as the pros: transplant survivors, people still • Sports medicine and orthopedic specialists awaiting a transplant and potential • Concussion experts donors.” (See ‘KCK Transplant Athlete’ • On-site imaging on Facebook for details.) More than just an athletic event, Opens mid-September next to Arrowhead Stadium the World Transplant Games highlight the critical importance Call 913-588-1227 or visit the Center for Sports Medicine at kumed.com/chiefs. of organ and tissue donation while celebrating the lives of organ donors and recipients. To join the donor registry, visit mwtn.org.
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