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KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Among the select few physicians honored with the prestigious Patients' Choice Award this year is Dr. Michael M Hall MD. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130520/DC17250) In fact, of the nation's 870,000 active physicians and dentists, just five percent consistently received top scores from their patients on sites like Vitals (http://www.vitals.com), qualifying them for this honor in 2012. Millions of patients go...
ECMO transport program allows hospital to treat more complex patients from outside region. St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 On September 20, 2012, Brandie and Dustin Stoddard welcomed their second baby girl into the world. Haevyn Delanie weighed-in at a healthy seven pounds, two ounces, was 18 inches long, and went home right on schedule. Just four months later, though, her family was back in the hospital. This time, they were in Kansas City, waiting for a team of medical...
St. Luke's outcomes researcher John Spertus, M.D., recognized for leadership and contributions to field of cardiology, health care quality KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cardiologist John Spertus, M.D., M.P.H., Medical Director of Outcomes Research at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the Lauer/Missouri Endowed Chair and Professor of Medicine at the University of Missouri - Kansas City has been named the recipient of the American Heart...
Two nationally recognized voices in education and marketing have been confirmed to present at PlattForm’s InnovateEDU higher education forum, held July 10-12 at Hotel Phillips in Kansas City. Lenexa, KS (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 Two nationally recognized voices in education and marketing have been confirmed to present at PlattForm’s InnovateEDU higher education forum, held July 10-12 at Hotel Phillips in Kansas City. Sree Sreenivasan, Columbia University’s Chief Digital Officer, and Dave...
The series coincides with Skin Cancer Awareness Month. (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 The Skin & Vein Center has decided to produce a series on skin cancer throughout the month of May in honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, visitors to the site will have an opportunity to read about different types of skin cancer, how to prevent skin cancer and how to do self exams for skin cancer. The goal for the series is to increase the public’s understanding of skin cancer, how to...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WireCo WorldGroup, one of the world's largest manufacturers of steel and synthetic lifting products, today announced the appointment of Christopher L. Ayers as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 7, 2013. Mr. Ayers will replace interim CEO Stephan Kessel, who has served since April 2013. Mr. Ayers previously served as Executive Vice President, President of Global Primary Products at Alcoa, where he oversaw the...
Lockton and The Hartford Sponsor May 18 Event at Satchel Paige Stadium KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton Companies and The Hartford have teamed together to hold the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Legends for Youth Baseball Clinic on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Satchel Paige Stadium, 5050 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64130. View the location on a Google map. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090415/CG99351LOGO) This clinic is open to...
Written and produced by Steve Gray of Kansas City, "3 Blind Saints" is recommended family entertainment by The Dove Foundation. LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The feature comedy "3 Blind Saints" has won the Dove Family-Approved Seal as "the kind of entertainment family members can enjoy together with confidence." Written and produced by Steve Gray, the Dove endorsement for family viewing is in addition to a "wholehearted endorsement" by national radio host Dave...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DST Systems, Inc. (NYSE: DST) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable June 14, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 29, 2013. About DST Systems, Inc. DST Systems, Inc. provides sophisticated information processing solutions and services to support the global asset management, insurance, retirement,...
Craig Apple and his team at Window Genie Overland Park donated a $250 Window Genie gift certificate to the raffle at Mom's Day 5K benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City. Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 Window Genie is the nationally ranked home service franchise known to, "Clean Windows and a Whole Lot More!" Window Genie is also known for window tinting, pressure washing, gutter cleaning and giving back to the community through their give-back...
