July August 2020

Virtual Visits Extend Care Options for Meritas Health Patients

Virtual Visits Extend Care Options for Meritas Health Patients

A recent study shows patients have been satisfied with virtual care during the pandemic and want greater access. See what research found from 1,000 patients who accessed care virtually during the pandemic.

NKCH Medical Staff, Employees Enroll in Antibody Testing, Research Study

NKCH Medical Staff, Employees Enroll in Antibody Testing, Research Study

After more than 2,230 North Kansas City Hospital medical staff and employees took part in voluntary COVID-19 antibody testing June 1-12, more than 790 participants enrolled in an NKCH research study.

Washington University Neurosurgeon Joins Meritas Health

Washington University Neurosurgeon Joins Meritas Health

Ammar H. Hawasli, MD, PhD, has joined Meritas Health Neurosurgery. Dr. Hawasli had been a staff neurosurgeon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Saint Louis Children’s Hospital since 2016.

Meritas Health, NKCH Launch Unified EMR

Meritas Health, NKCH Launch Unified EMR

After a pilot at Meritas Health Gashland, other primary care, pediatric and endocrinology clinics implemented new systems July 13, and the specialty clinics will go live Aug. 24.

Spinal Cord Stimulation Provides Relief for Chronic Back, Leg Pain

Spinal Cord Stimulation Provides Relief for Chronic Back, Leg Pain

When chronic back or leg pain cannot be alleviated by oral medications, physical therapy and therapeutic injections, NKCH patients may find relief with spinal cord stimulation.

Honors and Awards

Honors and Awards

Featuring Sarah J. Hon, DO, FAAN, neurologist with Meritas Health Neurology.

Welcome New Physicians

Welcome New Physicians

Carrie E. Bastin, MD
Audrey D. Blacklock, MD
Hassan Farra, MD
Alexander P. Gamble, MD
Ammar H. Hawasli, MD, PhD

Honors and Awards

Several organizations and publications have honored NKCH and MH.

Provider Appreciation

Thank you to John Eggers, MD, PhD, who participated in a recent Lunch and Learn.

Welcome New Providers

NKCH and MH welcome 26 new providers.

Law Allows Outpatient PT Services Without Referral

PTs must have five years of experience or be a doctor of physical therapy. PTs at NKCH and MH’s three PT and Sports Medicine locations meet this requirement.

Infusion Clinic Opens at MH Gashland

The clinic provides specialized therapy for asthma, dehydration, hyperlipidemia, migraines and osteoporosis.

Neurosurgeon Joins Meritas Health

Rohit Kesarwani, MD, provides all aspects of neurosurgical care, including for brain, spinal and peripheral nerve diseases, injuries and tumors.

New Provider Connections Name Reflects Scope of Care

Just as our providers span several specialties and roles, it’s important our publication not only reflects our audience in reporting, but also in name.