Health

Hermann Hospital Auxiliary Minutes

Posted on August 9, 2010 - 1:50pm

Monday,  July 19, 2010

The meeting was called to order by Lainee Landolt, VP, in absence of Paula Pierce, President.

The June minutes were read by Keva Limberg and approved.

A new member, Ellen Schaumburg, was presented to the auxiliary and introduced.

The June financial statement was handed out for review.

Jonathan Limpert, MD, FACS, Joins Mercy

Posted on August 6, 2010 - 1:15pm
Jonathan Neal Limpert, MD, FACS, has joined Thomas B. Riechers, MD, FACS at Mercy Surgical Associates, formerly known as Franklin County Surgical Associates

Franklin County Surgical Associates Changes Name to Mercy Surgical Specialists

Diabetes Support Group to present “Diabetes Medicine Update”

Posted on August 4, 2010 - 5:14pm

Laura Carder, a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, will offer a presentation on “Diabetes Medicine Update” at the next Diabetes Support Group meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23. It is a new meeting time for the group. The session will include information about various pills, insulin and other injectable medications used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes and tips on how to take medications to get the most benefits from them.

New Members Welcome to Join the New Mom’s Network

Posted on August 4, 2010 - 5:11pm

New and expectant moms are welcome to attend the next New Mom’s Network meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, in the fourth floor family room at St. John’s Mercy Hospital. The topic is “postpartum exercise and massage” and Julie Dotson, a licensed massage therapist with St. John ’s Mercy Sports and Therapy, will host the program.

Senior Meals Birthdays / Anniversary

Posted on August 4, 2010 - 4:43pm

July birthdays / anniversary at the Senior Meals in Hermann

Dr. Amanda Burkheart Joins Mercy Medical Arts in Union

Posted on August 4, 2010 - 4:39pm
A new doctor has joined the staff of Mercy Medical Arts in Union.

Amanda Burkheart, DO, has joined Dr. Christopher Adams at Mercy Medical Arts, 1935 Prairie Dell Road in Union. Her arrival brings an additional primary care physician to Union-area residents.

Dr. Burkheart specializes in family medicine. She completed her residency at Des Peres Hospital in St Louis and earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville. She attended high school in west St. Louis County.

Oncologist Dr. Muhammad Mirza Joins Mercy

Posted on August 3, 2010 - 1:23pm

WASHINGTON - Muhammad Azim Mirza, MD, has joined St. John’s Mercy Oncology in Suite 108 in the St. John’s Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St. in Washington. Through his partnership with St. John’s Mercy’s David C. Pratt Cancer Center in Washington, Dr. Mirza offers patients who live and work in the Franklin County region access to the area’s most advanced diagnostic and treatment services and clinical trials.

St. John’s Mercy Introduces MyMercy to Washington-area Patients

Posted on August 2, 2010 - 3:37pm
Online tool allows patients to connect with their doctor and manage their healthcare from computer or smart phone

Online tool allows patients to connect with their doctor and manage their healthcare from computer or smart phone

WASHINGTON - St. John’s Mercy is offering a tool that allows patients to take an active role in their healthcare, all from the comfort of wherever and however they use the Internet.

Heartland Hospice Volunteers Needed

Posted on August 2, 2010 - 3:14pm

Heartland Hospice of Washington, MO, is looking for caring and dedicated people with interest in serving terminally-ill patients and their families in Franklin, Gasconade and Crawford Counties; and portions of Washington and Phelps Counties.

Volunteers provide services such as friendly visiting, patient transport, patient outings, errand running, child care and clerical services. Volunteer classes are available to fit each person's schedule. Please call Dee Coppeans at Heartland Hospice at 636-390-4723 or 866-896-6151 for more information.

Dr. Jennifer Sheer Tells Patients About MyMercy, an On Line Tool

Posted on August 2, 2010 - 2:07pm

Dear Editor:

I’d like let the community know about a fantastic opportunity for Mercy patients – both those who see a Mercy physician today, and those who choose a Mercy physician in the future. Mercy has introduced MyMercy, an online tool that allows patients to take an active role in their healthcare.

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