Rural Health Education and Services Vol. 19 No. 2 Fall 2010

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1 c o n n e c t i o n s Rural Health Education and Services Vol. 19 No. 2 Fall 2010 What s Inside... Page 3 KHA reaches 100th year milestone Page 4 Living Well With a Disability Workshop Page 5 Kansas Optimizing Health Program Page 6 New Funds to support electronic records Page 7 Kansas Recruitment Center - Job listings Page 15 8 Wonders of Kansas Customs Page 16 Rural health care provider spotlight Page 18 Rural Photography Contest Winners Heartland Telehealth Resource Center Targets Rural Areas Gary Doolittle, MD, Professor of Medicine & Telemedicine Medical Liaison KU Medical Center has teamed up with the University of Missouri and the University of Oklahoma to assist physicians in treating rural patients through the use of remote technology. The new Heartland Telehealth Resource Center (HTRC) was recently created through a $980,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Almost 90 percent of the counties in the tristate area of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri are rural, which means many residents have limited access to health care. The Heartland Center aims to help alleviate those gaps in access by creating resources and market strategies to expand telehealth services. A recognized leader in telemedicine, KUMC will share strategies it has used for 20 years to connect rural areas with high-quality care using videoconference technologies to visit faraway doctors. Almost any tool a health professional would normally use can be used through telemedicine, said Ryan Spaulding, director of the Center for Telemedicine and Telehealth at the University of Kansas Medical Center, who is principal investigator for the grant. Doctors are able to listen to patients hearts with stethoscopes, look in their ears with otoscopes, and check their skin with dermascopes. When KUMC started its telehealth programs in 1991, it was one of the first such programs in the country and the first one known to provide school-based telemedicine for children. Since its inception, the program has held consultations with tens of thousands of patients. The Heartland Telehealth Resource Center will combine expertise from KUMC s Center for Telemedicine and Telehealth, the Missouri Telehealth Network at the MU School of Medicine, and the OU Center for Telemedicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Each of the three institutions has unique strengths in telemedicine: Continued on page 4

2 From The Director... Joyce Grayson Kansas Connections is published four times a year by the University of Kansas Medical Center, Rural Health Education and Services, Kansas City and Wichita. KUMC is an AA/EO/Title IX Institution. This publication is available in alternate formats upon request. Contact Susan Belden (316) Kansas Relay Number DIRECTOR Joyce Grayson ADVISOR Lorene Valentine EdITOR /GRaPHIC DEsIgNER Susan Belden CONTRIBUTINg WRITER Cindy Mines Celebrating 100 placements! Congratulations, Kansas Recruitment Center (KRC), on placing 100 health care professionals in rural and underserved Kansas! Through the KRC, a program of Rural Health Education and Services at the University of Kansas Medical Center, 44 of the 105 Kansas counties have acquired health care kansas recruitment center 100 placements professionals. The 100 health care providers that have been placed in Kansas serve over 827,000 Kansans living in rural communities. Congratulations on this milestone! To learn more about KRC, visit Kansas Career Opportunities Kansas Career Opportunities, Kansas City Thank you, exhibitors and attendees, for another successful Kansas Career Opportunities career fair in both Kansas City and Wichita! With record-breaking attendance, the October 14th event at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City attracted over 180 attendees while Wichita attendance surpassed 140. Thomas Simpson, M.D., Family Medicine, was the guest speaker at the Wichita event, presenting Hats, which depicted all of the hats a rural physician can and may wear when practicing in a rural community. We thank him for his time and his insight into rural health care. Also, a special thank you to all of the volunteers, staff, and faculty of the University of Kansas Medical Center and the University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita for helping us make this year s event one to remember! KUMC Professor receives award John N. Dorsch, M.D., associate professor of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine- Wichita was awarded the 2010 Ruth Bohan Teaching Professorship Award. This prestigious award for teaching in the School of Medicine recognizes excellence in teaching and seeks to continue the John N. Dorsch, M.D. tradition of outstanding education in the medical school. Congratulations, Dr. Dorsch! 2 Kansas connections Continued on back page

3 In 1910, Dr. John Axtell, a Newton surgeon, met with representatives from privately owned and religiously affiliated hospitals to discuss forming an organization to promote the efficiency and economy in the management of hospitals in Kansas. A century later, the resulting organization the nonprofit Kansas Hospital Association has grown to 197 members, including 125 community hospitals, which work together toward improving access, quality and affordability of health care for all Kansans. Celebrating 100 Years of Kansas Hospitals Working Together is the theme for the centennial celebration, which culminated at KHA s annual convention and trade show in Topeka Nov The 100th Anniversary Gala, from 7 to 10 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10, featured broadcaster and Kansas native Bill Kurtis as master of ceremonies. The current KHA board chair, Jim Reagan, Jr., Ph.D., CEO of Morris County Health Hospital in Council Grove, Kan., sees the most important role of the organization as advocating for Kansas hospitals on the state and federal levels. I think they do an excellent job of that, he said. There is no way that a rural hospital or even a small group of rural hospitals could have their own lobbyist or staff to interact with legislators. KHA s educational programs also are a valuable service, Reagan said. Among Celebrating 100 Years of Kansas Hospitals Working Together topics addressed are electronic records, risk management, and leadership training for those promoted to management. KHA also provides frequent webinar updates about regulatory changes at the state and federal levels. With health reform, that becomes even more urgent, Reagan said. Managing hospitals is much more complex than it was a century ago, and KHA has evolved to meet the ever-changing challenges of its members by providing resources and education on management, technology, and regulatory issues, as well as being an advocate for Kansas hospitals. One of the organization s early victories was a 1924 Kansas Supreme Court decision stating that hospitals could not be taxed since they were charitable organizations. KHA supported hospitals during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl days, and was able to hire its first employee in That year also was the first time the 99 member hospitals were represented at the Kansas legislature, which two years later passed a law barring establishment of a hospital without a license from the Kansas Board of Health. In 1949, KHA established a central office, developed district organizations, and began offering educational programs for hospital personnel in such Jim Reagan, Jr., Ph.D., KHA Board Chair, CEO of Morris County Health Hospital in Council Grove, Kan. areas as food service, medical records, operating and emergency room techniques. A decade later, professional liability and reimbursement were big issues facing the organization. The staff increased to 18 by 1980 as KHA increased efforts to provide services in areas such as reimbursement, data, financial planning, public relations, and personnel management. The Kansas Hospital Education and Research Foundation (originally established in 1969) was redesigned in 2000 to identify, create, and support projects and solutions that improve health delivery and support opportunities for education of Kansas hospitals leadership and personnel. Today, various councils, committees, and task forces assist KHA s staff and 21-member board of directors with the core functions of advocacy, education, information, collaboration, products and services, governance, and operations. Current president Tom Bell joined the staff in 1986 and became president and CEO in They work for us (the hospitals), Reagan said. It s a very efficient and effective organization, both representing us and providing what we need in terms of resources. For more information on KHA or the anniversary gala, visit Rural Health Education and Services photo contest winner, Nancy Stucky, is featured in the KHA 2010 anniversary calendar. This photo, Double Rainbows, was taken at a farm east of Kingman, Kan. 3

4 Kansans with Disabilities CAN be Healthy Living Well with a Disability Workshop Living Well with a Disability, an eight-week workshop designed for Kansans with disabilities and chronic health conditions, uses goal setting and problem solving as the framework for a healthy lifestyle. Kansans can take the workshop online or in their communities with a trained facilitator. The classes are usually offered by Centers for Independent Living, which serve people with disabilities, said Val Renault, project coordinator for the KU Research and Training Center on Independent Living. We train their staff members to be facilitators, and they do their own student recruitment. The online course is an abbreviated version of the course, but has the same essentials. The more than 1,000 individuals in 32 states who have completed the workshop reported a 37 percent decrease in limitation due to secondary conditions, a significant decrease in depression levels, and a 10 percent decline in costs for medical services. In Kansas, about 18 percent of the population has a disability, which makes them prone to developing secondary health conditions. KU s Research and Training Center on Independent Living and the University of Montana Rural Institute on Disabilities developed the Living Well program to help prevent and reduce those secondary conditions. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and KDHE provide support so the course is available to Kansans. According to Renault, The course has been given [in Kansas] in 14 towns and one tribal reservation, and it will soon be presented to soldiers and their children with disabilities at Fort Riley. Those assisted by the program in Kansas range in age from their teens to their 70 s with varying disabilities including: traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, mulitple sclerosis, diabetes as well as learning disabilities. With the Living Well with a Disability workshop, they all share the chance to maintain and improve their physical, social and emotional health. Facilitators at seven community-based organizations throughout the state are trained to teach the course. Free course facilitator training is provided to staff of Centers for Independent Living or other community-based organizations. For more information, visit rtcil.org/training/livingwell.shtml or contact Renault at or vrenault@ku.edu. KUMC has particular expertise in telehealth research, especially cost-benefit analysis; The Missouri program has a strong track record in adult clinical care, distance education, and telehealth policy involvement; and 4 Heartland Telehealth continued from cover Prakash Neupane, MD, Assistant Professor, Hemotology/ Oncology, KUMC Kansas connections Oklahoma has an extensive background with store-andforward telemedicine and interactive consultation, particularly for Native American and pediatric populations. Overall, these institutions offer telehealth expertise that few regions can match, Spaulding said. While the Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma telemedicine programs are all robust and active, there are still significant gaps in coverage in each state that the HTRC will target and address. The HTRC will also provide technical assistance and resources to new telehealth programs, use new social media tools such as Facebook to provide resources to patients and professionals, and test other marketing strategies to drive consumer demand for telehealth services. Patients were early adopters they know that a telehealth visit is much easier than driving several hours to get care, Spaulding said. Doctors have been slower to take advantage of the technology. We want to test whether increasing patient demand will increase doctors willingness to embrace this method of providing care. For more information, visit www2.kumc.edu/telemedicine/.

5 Kansas Optimizing Health Program Education for management of chronic illnesses Since the Kansas Optimizing Health Program (KOHP) was adopted in Kansas in 2008 from a chronic-disease self-management program developed by Stanford University, more than 425 Kansans have benefited from 60 programs around the state, said Cindy Winters, master trainer for the KOHP program and Arthritis and HTN Project Specialist at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The six-week classes help people with a variety of chronic diseases learn the skills necessary to self-manage their conditions. Classes are ongoing in as many as 12 to 15 communities at a time, with sessions offered in Chanute, Coffeyville, Colby, Coldwater, Ellsworth, Great Bend, Hays, Mayetta, Manhattan, Newton, and other cities. Deb Kiker, RN, MSN, who has been a nurse with Community Health Ministries in Wamego for four years, was impressed with the program after she took the free, four-day leadership training in 2008 in Manhattan. As a nurse who works in a rural safety net clinic, I believe in the power of educating people about their issues, said Kiker, who also was able to use the leadership training class to fulfill state board of nursing requirements for relicensure. The program is especially important in smaller communities where the local providers stay so busy they don t have time to teach. Kiker taught her first KOHP class in Wamego in 2009, then one in St. Deb Kiker, RN, MSN, Community Health Ministries, Wamego, Kan. George, and is now leading one in Westmoreland. She particularly remembers one woman in the class who had significant arthritis in her feet and ankles and liked to garden. Her action plan the first week was to try stretching exercises and she was able to significantly decrease her pain and enjoy gardening again, Kiker said. Another woman who had fibromyalgia learned during class how to visualize her pain and then perform relaxation exercises. She noted significant decrease in the pain right away, Kiker said. Topics covered during the six weeks include developing an action plan, using the mind to manage symptoms, feedback and problemsolving, fitness and exercise, breathing to help manage pain, nutrition, how to communicate better with health care providers, how to take medications effectively, and how to deal with depression. As a nurse who works in a rural safety net clinic, I believe in the power of educating people about their issues. Deb Kiker, RN, MSN, Community Health Ministries, Wamego, Kan. Chronic conditions are a big umbrella, Kiker said, covering issues such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes, and heart and lung disease. Family members and care givers also can take the classes. In tracking participants for five years, researchers at Stanford University found they spent fewer days in the hospital, had fewer outpatient visits, communicated better with their doctors, and reported an improvement in their general health as well as less fatigue. They also used less pain medication and solved problems better. Teaching participants about problem-solving is a big piece of the program, Kiker said. Groups meet once a week for two and a half hours for six weeks. During classes, two trained facilitators lead participants through action planning and learn hands-on strategies to better manage their health. Participants cover a broad range of ages and conditions, Kiker said. The only charge is $20 for a textbook, but scholarship funding is usually available. Kiker is always on the lookout for class locations a senior center, church or community center. To spread the word, she contacts physicians in that community and the local newspaper, puts inserts in utility bills, and speaks to different groups. For a schedule of community classes or more information, visit gov/arthritis/kohp.htm. For more information on leadership training, contact Cindy Winters at or cwinters@kdheks.gov or Lisa Williams at or lawilliams@kdheks. gov. 5

6 Electronic Health Records Funding for technical support to critical access hospitals and rural hospitals U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in mid-september announced nearly $20 million in new technical support assistance to help critical access and rural hospital facilities convert from paperbased medical records to electronic health record (EHR) technology. Kansas received one of the largest amounts, with $1.14 million allocated to the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care. More than 1,600 critical access and rural hospitals in 41 states will benefit from this assistance, which can help qualify them for substantial EHR incentive payments from Medicare and Medicaid. The of health information technology can be especially important for patients and clinicians in small and rural health care facilities, yet these facilities face high hurdles as they look toward joining in the transition to electronic information, Sebelius said in making the announcement. The funding we are announcing today is a new category of support, aimed specifically at assisting critical access and rural hospitals with their particular needs and challenges. The new funding is provided under 6 Kansas connections The of health information technology can be especially important for patients and clinicians in small and rural health care facilities Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary the Health Information Technology Economic and Clinical Health Act, part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of The Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs will provide incentive payments to eligible professionals and hospitals that adopt and demonstrate use of certified EHR technology. Incentives totaling as much as $27.4 billion during 10 years could be expended under the program, which is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Funding was awarded to 46 Regional Extension Centers (RECs) and is part of the Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Hospitals (CAH/Rural Hospital) Project, which provides additional technical support to critical access and rural hospitals with fewer than 50 beds. The added level of support we are announcing today will enable the RECs to offer greater field support to these communities as they deal with the financial and workforce constraints, and work to achieve access to broadband connectivity and to overcome other barriers that critical access hospitals and other rural hospitals may confront, said David Blumenthal, M.D., national coordinator for Health Information Technology.

7 KANSAS RECRUITMENT CENTER November 2010 The mission of the Kansas Recruitment Center (KRC) is to assist Kansas rural communities in recruiting and retaining physicians and other health care providers. KRC works with hospitals, private physician practices, community health centers, and other organizations recruiting physicians, nurses, physician assistants or other health care professionals. KRC is also a health care career service for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners and other allied health professionals. KRC assists candidates in finding a community and practice or career opportunity that meets their requirements. Services are provided to candidates at no charge. Candidates should refer to a position by number when they are calling about a specific opening. For more information, contact the University of Kansas Medical Center, Rural Health Education and Services, or , or visit the Web site at NORTH CENTRAL KRC Orthopedist group practice affiliated with a regional medical center serves a population of 60K; competitive salary; great ; H1-B Visa opportunity KRC C Family Physician 25-bed CAH and rural health clinic; current staffing includes 1 physician and 1 PA; call is 1:3; salary: $135,000- $150,000; full KRC Family Physician without OB for 25-bed CAH; current staff: 3 FPs, 1 surgeon, and 1 PA/NP; hospital facilities include a 25-bed long term care unit and outreach clinic that is staffed 2 ½ days/week; rotating local on-call backup; salary is $145,000-$165,000; full KRC Emergency Medicine 25- bed CAH; current staff: 3 FPs, 1 surgeon, 1 PA/NP, hospital facilities include a 25-bed long term care unit, outreach clinic staffed 2 ½ days per week; rotating call; salary -$145,000-$165,000; full KRC Family Physician w/o OB for 2-campus, 99-bed hospital w/ secondary campus 20 miles southwest; salary is $140,000 + production incentive + sign-on bonus; call is 1:2; full KRC C Obstetrician/Gynecologist join well-established, growing practice for regional acute care hospital, serving population of 60,000; approx 350 births annually, but expected to grow; current call is 1:2, with third provider, will be 1:3, salary range is $240,000 - $300,000; great KRC Family Physician KRC Internist 14-bed modern, progressive CAH w/ large rural health clinic and ER; caseload includes inpatient and outpatient; salary is competitive and negotiable; full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Registered Nurse for 12-bed ICU; the 385-bed hospital focuses on career, community, and family; 125 physicians on staff; salary is competitive and negotiable; full KRC Occupational Therapist 25-bed CAH with a new physical therapy department; salary range: $62,400 - $72,800 depending on experience; Full with CME allowance, and relocation KRC Medicine-Pediatrics modern, progressive, and soon-to-be renovated CAH, with a large rural health clinic and ER coverage. Patient caseload includes both inpatient and outpatient. salary range is $160,000 to $180,000; full package offered KRC Internal Medicine 385-bed regional health center; competitive salary with signing bonus, full ; stipend of $1,000 per month for qualified residents KRC Orthopaedic Surgeon successful group practice; opportunity for qualified residents to earn $1000/month while completing training; excellent salary; full KRC Gastroenterologist large multispecialty group; Opportunity for qualified residents to earn $1000/month while completing training; competitive salary, negotiable; full KRC Otolaryngologist group practice; full case load from day one; aggressive compensation and package, large signing bonus, partnership tract and a collegial working atmosphere KRC Dermatologist BC/BE for Dermatological and Medical Aesthetics care in a well organized and growing private practice; mix of general dermatology, medical aesthetics, and surgical dermatology; aggressive compensation, fantastic bonus potential, full, signing bonus, paid relocation expenses KRC Urologist two-campus, 99- bed, regional acute care hospital. New practice; Call is negotiable and may be shared. able to develop the program. specialty is in very high demand; great salary; full KRC Pediatrician board certified or eligible, private practice, with privileges at the 385-bed hospital; clinic is focused on providing quality patient care; A collegial working atmosphere and a healthy balance of career and family; aggressive compensation, great KRC Radiologist Radiology group seeks a BC/BE Radiologist to practice with wellestablished physicians; competitive compensation and package, large signing bonus, partnership tract, paid relocation and a collegial working atmosphere KRC Urologist Single specialty group seeks a BC/BE Urologist to join one of the most productive and respected clinics in area, to join 5 well-established urologists; aggressive compensation, package, relocation expenses, partnership tract KRC Nurse Practitioner opportunity available at FQHC; to work a 36-hour work week with one half-day off per week for taking call; clinic hours Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri and 1-5p; Thurs. 8-7p; 1 hr lunch break daily, work late on Thurs. 1:3; excellent salary and Continued 7

8 KRC Family Physician w/ OB for 25-bed hospital w/ 2 satellite clinics. Currently on staff: 3 FPs, 1 GS; call coverage is 1:4 weekends and backup call during the week; negotiable salary, great KRC Medicine-Pediatrics BC/ BE for growing practice; aggressive compensation, package, partnership tract; newly completed patient tower and renovations on facility KRC Physician Assistant for well-established and busy family medicine practice; schedule is 4.5 days per week; currently on staff: 4 FPs and 1 PA/NP; no call coverage; salary is $60,000 - $70,000 + production bonus; great KRC Physical Therapist 25-bed CAH with new PT department; currently on staff: 2 PTs, 4 PTAs, and 2 assistants; experienced therapists and new graduates are encouraged to apply; must have Kansas licensure or be eligible; salary starts at $66,560 and increases DOE; great KRC Nurse Practitioner - for an experienced NP in a well-established, busy family medicine practice; schedule is 4.5 days/ week; currently 4 FPs and 1 PA/NP on staff; no call coverage; salary range is $60,000 - $70,000 + production bonus w/ one-year contract; excellent KRC Dental Hygienist KRC Dentist for mission oriented FQHC, expanding facility to house 2 FTE dentists and support staff; outstanding position for someone who really wants to make a difference; negotiable salary, great KRC Neurologist BE/BC Neurologist to assist with in-patient and out-patient care; needs experience in EEG, EMG, Nerve Conduction and an interest in stroke is a plus; choice of compensation model KRC ECP Dental Hygienist - to join FQHC; full time or part time available; newly constructed clinic; responsible for delivering full range of hygiene services and education; opportunity for ECP licensees to travel to provide outreach; experience with electronic dental records is a plus; great KRC Emergency Medicine BC/ BE opportunity for 385-bed regional health care center; newly constructed Emergency Room has 26 beds and 27,000 visits annually; open 24 hours; physicians work 12 hour shifts with at least one physician on staff at all times; while they are working towards level III trauma designation, trauma team is formed and responding to trauma needs now; emergency air ambulance is available directly atop of the ER; for those residents and fellows who qualify, there is an opportunity to earn $1,000 per month while completing their last two years of training NORTHEAST KRC C Family Physician to join 2 physician at group practice clinic; salary is $140,000+; call coverage rotates; full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Pediatrician for hospitalemployed and managed practice; the hospital service area is 45,000 and they expect 30,000 new residents within the next 6 years; the hospital has completed a $43 million expansion; 1 pediatrician on staff; salary is $140,000-$150,000; full KRC Internist for multi-specialty group including 13 physicians whose specialties include internal medicine, pulmonology, cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, gerontology, pain management, and immunology; 4 PAs/NPs on staff; 4 satellite clinics; 120-bed admitting health center; call is 1:8; salary is competitive and negotiable; KRC Family Physician with OB for a newly constructed hospital based clinic; office in a new hospital-based clinic; call is every 5-6 weeknights and 5th-6th weekend; salary range is $180,000 to $200,000; great KC Family Physician w/o OB, available at FQHC; currently on staff: 1 physician and 2 NPs; no current in-pt care, but will be 1-3 admissions/ mo. Outstanding opportunity to make a difference in a community; salary is negotiable; salary: $135,000 to $185,000 with comprehensive KRC Internal Medicine w/o OB, at FQHC; currently on staff: 1 physician and 2 NPs; no current in-pt care, but will be 1-3 admissions/ mo. Outstanding opportunity to make a difference in a community; salary is negotiable; salary: $135,000 to $185,000 with comprehensive KRC Medicine Pediatrics w/o OB, at FQHC; currently on staff: 1 physician and 2 NPs; no current in-pt care, but will be 1-3 admissions/ mo. Outstanding opportunity to make a difference in a community; salary is negotiable; salary: $135,000 - $185,000 with comprehensive KRC Emergency Medicine Physician BC/BE in EM or other primary care specialty with current EM experience for great hospital near Kansas City; single covered 12 hour shifts; salary$170,000+, KRC Family Physician KRC General Practitioner w/o OB for HPSA designated FQCH and Dental Center; currently on staff: 1 physician, 1 dentist, 1 hygienist, 2 ARNPs, 1 PA, 1 child psychologist, 2 case managers. Shared call coverage for clinic patients, hospital call rotation is 1:6 for weekend coverage, no ER call; salary is $130,000-$145,000, great KRC Registered Nurse for med/ surg unit of 92-bed hospital; hospital employed position with competitive salary range; experienced RNs and new graduates are encouraged to apply; great KRC Nursing Unit Manager for OR of 92-bed hospital; RNs in the OR are responsible for scheduling and coordination of surgeries in the OR, patients/physicians, and staff; hospital employed position offering a competitive salary; experienced RNs and new graduates are encouraged to apply; great KRC Family Medicine w/o OB; established rural health clinic in a new multi-specialty clinic on the hospital grounds; salary is competitive and negotiable depending on training and experience + bonus incentive available; excellent KRC Laboratory Director 24-bed CAH; currently on staff: 4 physicians, 1 PA/NP, 1 Med-Tech, 2 Med/Lab Techs, 1 phlebotomist/secretary; call shared equally among all staff; must have ASCP or equivalent; salary is negotiable and depending on experience; great KRC Registered Nurse with Psychiatry experience for caring team, focusing on assisting families/children with crisis situations, providing emotional /physical comfort to clients, part of support team to deliver high-quality services and care; some on-call; current RN license in good standing, BSN preferred, but not required, minimum of two years of psychiatric nursing experience, required, must be over 21 and have a satisfactory driving record, full time with competitive salary and KRC Nurse Practitioner parttime at a great safety net clinic, focus on family medicine; free clinic operates with large volunteer base of 15 physicians and PAs/NPs; no call; NP is responsible for direct patient care 10 hours per week in outpatient setting; salary is $36.81 per/hour with a 2 year contract term and does offer accrued paid time off, relocation assistance may be available KRC Obstetrician/Gynecologist - BC/BE to join a vibrant FQHC; out-patient primary care clinic; very little call time; work with hospital programs to provide inpatient coverage; competitive salary and excellent ; clinic is a National Health Service Corp approved site and loan repayment assistance is available through this program KRC Physical Therapist - for 24-bed CAH; position is 50% outpatient, 20% pediatrics, 15% inpatient, and 15% home health; rehab facility is brand new; currently on staff: 1 PT, 4 PTA s, and 1 OT; position hours are 8-4:30, flexibility offered, call time is 1 holiday weekend /year; salary is competitive and includes a great package 8 Kansas connections Continued

9 NORTHWEST KRC Orthopedist 2 positions available for group practice; 190+ bed state-of-the-art medical center with an in-clinic MRI and wellness facility; 90 physicians on active medical staff; salary negotiable; ; H1-B and J-1 opportunity KRC Gastroenterologist 190+ bed state-of-the-art medical center w/new wellness facility; 90 physicians on active medical staff; salary negotiable; full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Family Physician with OB, prefer c-section certified; 25-bed CAH; currently 3 physicians and 1 PA/NP; call is 1:4 as secondary to ARNP (primary ER call); salary includes base + productivity incentive, approximately $150,000+ depending on OB and procedures; full ; H-1B opportunity KRC Internist 190+ bed, state of the art medical center and wellness facility; currently 90 physicians on staff; call is 1:5; salary is negotiable; ; an outstanding hospital in a positive and progressive environment; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC C Family Physician 25-bed CAH; OB preferred; rural health clinic on-site (4-day schedule); current staff: 3 FPs, 1 general surgeon, 1 PA/NP; call is 1:5 ER and 1:3 OB; salary is $140,000-$150,000 + incentives; full ; J-1 and H-1B opportunity KRC C Family Physician 25-bed CAH with a 33-bed long term care unit attached; 2 clinics - one in town, and one 15 miles away; out of town clinic has a physician half day/week and FT NP; new FP will work in the clinic 4.5 days and will perform rounds on long term care patients and their patients in the hospital; OB preferred, but not required; no high-risk OB; current staff: 1 physician (does OB), 1 NP, and 2 PAs; call is 1:4 with second call backup for the PAs; salary is $150,000-$165,000; full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC C Family Physician w/o OB for health center that operates a 24-bed CAH, 2 rural health clinics, 8 specialty clinics, and retirement community; to see patients in rural health clinic and long-term care, and participate in the admission and delivery of inpatient care; call is no more than 1:3 ½ ; currently 3 full-time providers on staff; salary is $150,000-$170,000; excellent ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC C Internist for health center that operates a 24-bed CAH, 2 rural health clinics, 8 specialty clinics, and a retirement community; to see patients in a rural health clinic setting and long-term care, to participate in the admission and delivery of inpatient care; call is 1:3½ or less; currently 3 fulltime providers on staff; salary is $150,000-$170,000; excellent ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Pulmonologist/Critical Care Physician for 2 physician team, practice attached to hospital; the 190+ bed state-of-the-art medical center has 90 physicians on staff; call is 1:3; salary is competitive and negotiable; full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Family Physician w/ or w/o OB for group practice in 24-bed CAH and 36-bed long term care unit; current staff: 3 FPs and 1 NP on staff; to work in clinic w/in walking distance of hospital; call is 1:4; 1 satellite facility; salary: $130,000- $150,000; loan repayment and relocation; H1-B and J-1 opportunity KRC Internist group practice in 24-bed CAH and 36-bed long term care unit; current staff: 3 FPs and 1 NP; Internist will work in clinic w/ in walking distance of hospital; call is 1:4; 1 satellite facility; salary: $130,000-$150,000; loan repayment and relocation; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Registered Nurse 16-bed newly remodeled CAH; experience and new grads encouraged to apply; the hospital offers well-rounded experience and mentoring; very strong staff w/ low turnover; ADN or BSN welcome; very aggressive with educational opportunities: NALS, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, and advanced burn; salary is competitive; strong KRC Registered Nurse w/ extensive labor, delivery and post-partum nursing experience for 16-bed newly remodeled CAH; will work with DON and medical staff to coordinate nursing care in OB dept; strong staff w/ low turnover; ADN or BSN; very aggressive with educational opportunities: NALS, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, and advanced burn; salary is competitive; strong KRC Hospitalist for 190+ bed, state of the art medical center and wellness facility; currently 90 physicians on staff, will be 6 hospitalists providing care; current 12 hr shift is 7on, 7 off; evening coverage every 6th week; salary is competitive and negotiable; KRC Physical Therapist 25-bed CAH; department is expanding and remodeling; new graduates and experienced PTs encouraged to apply. must have current Kansas license; salary range $62,400-$83,200; excellent package KRC Physical Therapist 190+ bed, state-of-the-art medical center and wellness facility; rehabilitation center just underwent a $17 million expansion. Experienced therapists and new grads encouraged to apply; KS licensure and BLS certification must complete within first 2 weeks. Salary: $55,000-$58,000 for new grads, based upon experience for experienced therapists; full KRC Occupational Therapist 190+ bed, state-of-the-art medical center and wellness facility. rehabilitation center just underwent a $17 million expansion; salary: $55,000-$58,000 for new grads, based upon experience for experienced therapists; full KRC Physical Therapy Assistant 25-bed CAH providing both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy treatments to local and area patients; average number of patients treated per day is Salary: $33,280 - $45,760 depending on experience; full KRC Occupational Therapist 25- bed CAH that includes a 2 physician hospital-based clinic and a 68 bed long term care facility. Will work with another OT and handle 5-8 patients per day; emphasis on hand therapy preferred but not required. Salary depends on experience; range: $46,600 - $75,000; full KRC Occupational Therapist NEW facility; 20-bed CAH; experienced therapists and new graduates encouraged to apply; salary is negotiable and depends upon experience; great KRC Physical Therapist NEW facility; 20-bed CAH; the hospital also supports 4 satellite clinics; experienced therapists and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Salary is negotiable; fantastic KRC Family Physician w/o OB in a 25-bed CAH and FHC; physician will provide primary health care services in a new clinic attached to the hospital. to take over an existing patient base; great salary; full KRC Shift Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor 25-bed CAH; hospital is seeking 2 charge nurses for its day shift; ER and OB experience are preferred; salary range is $55,000 - $65,000; excellent KRC Medical Technologist Manager 16-bed progressive hospital; will oversee technical procedures and personnel; salary is $30,000-$40,000; excellent KRC Internal Medicine w/o OB in a 25 bed CAH and FHC; to provide primary health care services in a new clinic attached to the hospital; take over existing patient base; great salary; full KRC C Family Physician with OB for newly remodeled Rural Health Clinic, on campus of 25-bed CAH; call is 1-4; to perform C-sections. Prefer interest in pediatrics, elder care, and women s health and commitment to the medical home concept; Great patient mix and enhanced reimbursement through the Rural Health Clinic. Salary: $170,000 - $190,000; great KRC Family Physician w/ or w/o OB for 18-bed CAH; patient population is pediatric thru geriatric in variety of settings; currently Continued 9

10 1 physician and 2 ARNP s on staff; call is secondary; 1:4, ARNP s take primary call; salary is $175,000- $185,000 plus a production bonus, a sign-on bonus, and ARNP supervision pay with a three-year contract; full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Internist 18-bed CAH; patient population is pediatric thru geriatric in variety of settings; currently 1 physician and 2 ARNP s on staff; call is secondary; 1:4, ARNP s take primary call; salary: $175,000-$185,000+, a sign-on bonus, and ARNP supervision pay with a three-year contract; full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Medicine-Pediatrics 18-bed CAH; patient population is pediatric thru geriatric in variety of settings; currently 1 physician and 2 ARNP s on staff; call is secondary; 1:4, ARNP s take primary call; salary is $175,000-$185,000 plus production bonus, sign-on bonus, and ARNP supervision pay with a three-year contract; full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Physician Assistant schedule Mon.-Fri. 8a-5p in the ER and RHC; no weekends or holiday work typically involved; no weekend or night call; top salary and KRC Physical Therapist health center which operates a 24-bed CAH, 2 RHC, 8 specialty clinics, and retirement community. Currently on staff: 1 PTA, 1 PT, 1 part-time aide. New PT wing and plans for growth in the department; one or more years of experience is preferred; salary starts at $54,080 and is negotiable KRC Medicine-Pediatrics 25-bed CAH; currently on staff: three other physicians and three PA/NPs; must have Kansas licensure; salary and negotiable and competitive; J-1 and H-1B opportunity KRC Orthopedist 190+ bed, state of the art medical center and wellness facility. Currently 90 physicians and their active medical staff. Salary is negotiable; paid vacation; ; CME allowance; relocation costs; four satellites; H-1B and J1 Visa opportunity KRC Otolaryngologist 25-bed CAH; currently on staff: 3 other physicians and 3 PA/ NPs; must have Kansas licensure or be eligible. Salary and are negotiable and competitive; J-1 visa opportunity KRC Pediatrician to join wellestablished pediatric clinic with inpatient and outpatient responsibilities; call coverage is 1:4; currently on staff: 4 physicians and 1 PA/NP; Salary is $187,000 + bonus provision with contract a duration of 3 years, great KRC Physician Assistant 25-bed CAH w/ HPSA designation; call is 1:4; currently on staff: 2 physicians and 1 PA; salary is $75,000- $80,000 + production bonus; great, J-1 visa opportunity KRC Internal Medicine 25-bed CAH; currently on staff: 3 physicians and 2 PA/NPs; must have Kansas licensure or be eligible; salary and are negotiable and competitive KRC Nurse Practitioner 25-bed CAH, HPSA designation, call is 1:4; currently on staff: 2 physicians, 1 PA; salary range is $75,000- $80,000 + production bonus, great KRC Family Physician w/o OB for thriving family medicine clinic looking to expand; currently on staff: 6 physicians, 2 PA/NPs, 7 RNs plus support staff; call is 1:6; salary is negotiable, full KRC Dentist needed to build practice in a great community, current dentists not able to take new patients; great need for new dentist to provide oral health services; several nearby communities willing to assist in setting up practice and creating established patient base; salary starting at $125,000, negotiable and include relocation costs KRC Dentist needed to join safety net clinic that serves indigent and fee-for-service patients; busy office with state-of-the-art equipment; outstanding growth potential; currently on staff: one dentist, two hygienists, two assistants, and a receptionist; plans to move to a new building in June 2010; income potential is extremely competitive KRC Anesthesiologist to join group with five other anesthesiologists; excellent reputation for quality and stability; group has exclusive agreement with 207-bed hospital; salary is negotiable, comprehensive package; J-1 and H-1B visa opportunity KRC Family Medicine w/o OB for FQHC; great opportunity to join wonderful staff; currently on staff: 2 physician, 2.2 NPs, 1DDS, 1RDH; to provide care to all ages, under the direction of the Medical Director; great, 5 weeks PTO; salary range of $140,000- $160,000 KRC Family Physician w/o OB for family medicine clinic looking to expand; current staff includes 6 physicians, 2 PA/NPs, 7 RNs plus support staff; call is 1:6; salary is negotiable; full benefit package offered, including paid vacation, CME allowance, relocation costs and possible loan repayment KRC Physician Assistant KRC Nurse Practitioner - to join newly formed hospital owned clinic with several specialty physicians; great opportunity for experienced clinician or new graduate; ER coverage will be shared, call time will be 10 days/month, only one on a weekend; lab and x-ray done in the same building; salary is $90,000, it is negotiable, includes a 1 year contract, outstanding package KRC Medical Technologist for 18- bed CAH; currently 3 full-time laboratory staff; must have ASCP certification; call schedule varies; salary starts at $37,500 and is based on experience; great KRC Physician Assistant KRC Nurse Practitioner - 18-bed CAH; currently one full time ARNP and one part time ARNP; call schedule varies; salary is competitive and is based on experience; ; excellent opportunity to learn and grow with up-and-coming facility SOUTH CENTRAL KRC Family Physician without OB for hospital-based rural health clinic; varying call schedule models; Salary Range: $145,000-$160,000 KRC C Internist KRC C Family Physician w/o OB for 25-bed CAH; call is 1 evening/wk and 1:5 weekends; salary: $150,000-$160,000 w/ up to a 2 year contract; full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC C Urologist progressive multispecialty group practice; salary is $350,000 (guaranteed first year), with possible production bonus; excellent KRC C Orthopedist for progressive multi-specialty clinic; $350,000 guaranteed first year, + possible production bonus; excellent KRC C Internist progressive multi-specialty group practice; call is 1:6; established patient base; 11 specialties, 22 physicians, and 5 PAs/NPs on staff; clinic is physician owned and governed w/ partnership available after 1 yr; salary is $150,000; excellent ; H-1B opportunity KRC Family Physician with OB for rural health clinic; currently 3 physicians and 2 PAs/NPs on staff; phone call is 1:4; 4 days/week schedule; nearby 80-bed hospital; salary is competitive and negotiable; full KRC Family Physician w/o OB for 25-bed CAH; hospital expansion to begin summer 2009 to include a new clinic, admissions, and lab; 3 physicians, 4 PAs/NPs on staff; call is ER 1-2 nights/week and primary call is 1:14 weekend; salary depends on experience; great KRC Internist group located within a 69-bed acute care facility; also, a 51-bed short-term and long-term care facility, home health agency, rural health clinics, and specialty physician clinics; currently 3 internists and 1 gastroenterologist 10 Kansas connections Continued

11 KRC Occupational Therapist 25-bed CAH; expansion project will include a new clinic, admissions, and laboratory. flexible - 20 hour position available at the hospital or a 40 hour position with travel between neighboring facilities. Salary range $54,080- $79,040; KRC Physical Therapist 25-bed CAH; work closely with physicians with a variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions and experience a variety of settings with 75% outpatient care, as well as acute and skilled care patients; salary is competitive; full ; full time flexible schedule KRC Speech Language Pathologist 103-bed newly renovated/updated medical center; PRN, Monday-Friday during the day. Patients range from pediatric to geriatric; competitive pay; great KRC C Family Physician with OB; hospital employed to start and join a group when self sufficient; salary is competitive and negotiable with full KRC Family Physician Without OB for a rural health clinic attached to a 25 bed CAH; progressive facility with a great team atmosphere; salary is $125,000 guarantee and is production based; great package KRC C Hematologist/Oncologist progressive multi-specialty group practice; 200-bed admitting hospital is located 5 miles from clinic; services provided at clinic, chemotherapy provided on site. Inpatient services provided by the physician. Top salary with a year guarantee and production bonus; excellent KRC Urologist option to be hospital employed or in a solo practice; no other urologists on staff; call is negotiable. Benefits are comprehensive; excellent salary KRC C Family Physician for established practice with existing clientele. MD or DO with or without OB. The clinic is part of an 18 bed CAH and 26 long term care unit with business office and nursing staff in place. great salary; excellent KRC Pediatrician group practice with suburban and rural patients in clinic and hospital, covering a level II nursery; complete clinical EMR/HER; currently1 full time pediatrician and part-time MDs on staff; cover deliveries at OB request; call is 1:4 nights and weekends; salary range is $140,000 to $155,000 + possible bonuses; KRC Family Physician community health clinic with 3 satellite clinics; w/ or w/o OB depending; Call 1:5; salary range is competitive based on experience; loan repayment, CME allowance; great KRC C Family Physician w/o OB; multi-specialty clinic; 2 physicians needed; office Practice with multi-specialty group providing general Family Practice services with hospital in-patient care; salary: $140,000-$150,000 (guarantee first year) with production bonus; outstanding comprehensive package KRC Laboratory Director (ASCP or equivalent); friendly RHC and 25-bed CAH; will oversee 3-4 med techs, 1 lab assistant; shared call time of 1-2 nights per week and a weekend rotation every 3rd; great salary and package KRC C Family Physician w/ OB, family practice clinic with a four day work week. Current staff: 5 physicians and 2 PAs. Call Coverage will be shared with an eight physician rotation. Salary is $160,000 with great KRC C Internal Medicine join hospital employed internal medicine group; strong hospitalist skills needed for referrals from family practitioners and surgeons and office practice. Experienced physician preferred; highly competitive salary with outstanding KRC Family Physician w/o OB; will work in a FQHC, care for children and adults in a family practice setting, some supervisory duties of NPs/ PAs and hospital care. New facility with new equipment; shared call coverage; salary range is $161,000 - $178,000; excellent KRC Nurse Practitioner CHC with 3 satellite clinics; patients: birth to geriatric; hours are Mon-Fri 8a-5p, call rotation 1:5; pediatric experience preferred; excellent salary and KRC Family Medicine community health center; w/ or w/o OB; include medical, dental, 10 paid vacation days, loan repayment availability, CME allowance and a negotiable salary KRC Orthopedist BC/BE certified, for 65 physician multispecialty group; fee for service group, excellent and partnership after 18 mo.; practice includes a full spectrum of care; earning potential for this position is way above average KRC Orthopedist BC/BE certified, with a focus on the Spine, for a 65 physician multispecialty group; fee for service group that offers excellent and partnership after 18 mo.; practice includes a full spectrum of care; earning potential for this position is way above average KRC Ophthalmologist BC/BE certified, for a 65 physician multispecialty group; fee for service group that offers excellent and partnership after 18 months; practice includes a full spectrum of care; earning potential for this position is way above average KRC Allergy and Immunologist BC/BE certified, for a 65 physician multispecialty group; fee for service group that offers excellent and partnership after 18 mo.; practice includes a full spectrum of care; earning potential for this position is way above average KRC Occupational Therapist for newly remodeled therapy department, new therapy pool; currently on staff: 1 PT, 2 PTAs, PRN COTA, and SLP staff. Great, competitive salary KRC Gastroenterologist BC/BE for 65 physician multispecialty group, located near 200-bed hospital; fee for service opportunity w/ excellent + signing bonus, partnership after 18 months KRC Medicine-Pediatrics 22- bed CAH with RHC, long-term care center, and home care agency, expansion and renovation project planned; call coverage 2 days/week; salary $145,000 - $165,000 + sign on and retention bonus; full KRC Physical Therapist 103-bed facility w/ about 60 physicians of all specialties; salary is $52,000 - $65,000 and depends on experience; excellent KRC Internal Medicine 22-bed CAH w/ attached RHC, 32-bed long-term care center, and home care agency; new renovation and expansion project planned; Call coverage is 2 days/ week, no weekends or holidays that fall on a Monday or Friday; currently on staff: 1 physician, 1 PA, 2 nurses and 2 support staff; salary is $145, ,000; full KRC C Family Medicine w/ or w/ out OB; join existing practice w/ 2 physicians; call coverage shared w/ 8 physician rotation; salary is $160,000-$180,000/ year w/ first year guarantee and option for year two KRC Family Physician w/o OB for 22-bed CAH w/ attached rural health clinic, 32-bed long-term care center, and home care agency; renovation and expansion project planned; call coverage is 2 day/ week; no weekends or holidays that fall on a Monday or Friday; $145, ,000 + sign on and retention bonus, great KRC C Pediatrician for multispecialty clinic w/ well-established practice/patient base; currently 2 other pediatricians including pediatric endocrinology; salary: $150,000 first year guarantee + production bonus; excellent KRC C Radiologist for progressive multi-specialty group practice, no call time; salary is competitive and negotiable w/ year guarantee + production bonus, excellent ; freedom in practice, w/ buy-in option after 1 year Continued 11

12 KRC Director of Physical Therapy 25-bed CAH, department serves average of patients/day; must have KS license; currently 1 PT and 1 PTA, ST&OT PRN on staff; salary range: $65,000-$72,920; great, CME allowance, relocation and possible loan repayment KRC Family Physician for growing health center, OB is preferred, but negotiable; very supportive medical community, great working environment, currently one internist, Peds, ARNP and 8 volunteer physicians on staff; great and negotiable salary KRC Nurse Manager - for non-profit urban primary health care institution to participate in the development of clinical areas of strategic and operational plans; ideal candidate would have KS RN license and have special interest in community medicine; salary range is $45,000 - $52,000; H1-B opportunity KRC Dentist self-motivated dentist needed to join caring and supportive safety net clinic; must have strong desire to meet needs of patients, ability to function well in a team; clinic takes handson approach to prevention for their clients; salary is $85,000-$100,000 and may be eligible for bonus KRC Physician Assistant to join well-established, busy orthopedic practice, treating full spectrum of adult reconstructive, shared call coverage; competitive base salary with incentive bonus KRC Endocrinologist for solo practice located within the hospital; hospital prefers generalist that is able to do a wide range of ENT procedures; competitive salary, full KRC General Surgeon for solo practice located within the hospital; hospital prefers generalist that is able to do a wide range of surgeries; competitive salary, full KRC Orthopedic Surgeon - to join a progressive 105-bed hospital; shared call, competitive salary, great ; supportive medical community, positive work environment, great location KRC General Surgeon - to join expanding practice; new, hospital employed position, joining one full-time GS and 1 part-time orthopedic surgeon; general surgeon should be familiar with laparoscopic and bariatric surgery; clinic space and staff are provided in-house and shared with the other surgeon; facility averages 90+ surgeries per month; salary range is around $220,000 + incentive bonus; excellent package 12 Kansas connections SOUTHEAST KRC Internist multi-specialty group with 4 satellite clinics; staff includes: 6 FPs, 1 pediatrician, 2 internists, 2 general surgeons, 1 urologist; the clinic offers a full spectrum of care; salary is negotiable; full KRC C Pulmonologist 148-bed licensed, 105-bed operating medical center; not a hospital employee, salary guarantee; KRC C Otolaryngologist 148-bed licensed, 105-bed operating medical center; not a hospital employee, provided a salary guarantee; KRC C Family Physician busy rural health clinic; 1 FP, 1 NP, 1 practice administrator, and 1 office coordinator on staff; admitting 25-bed licensed inpatient acute care CAH directly across street; salary is competitive and negotiable; great KRC Internist busy multi-specialty group; 2 internists, pediatrician, 4 OB/GYNs, 1 general surgeon, and 5 FPs on staff; the 160-bed admitting hospital at same location; call is 1:2; salary: $160,000 plus bonus; ; H-1B opportunity KRC C Internist 109-bed hospital serves a 6 county area; will serve in-patient and out-patient pop.; currently 37 physicians representing over 15 specialties on staff; salary is competitive and negotiable; full if employed by the hospital KRC Urologist for solo practice; 190-bed admitting hospital; call minimum of 10 days/mo.; income guarantee of $400,000 plus RVUs; + KRC C Internist multi-specialty group practice; 105-bed admitting medical center; this is a traditional inpatient/outpatient internal medicine primary care position; 1st year guarantee offered to solo practitioner; KRC Family Physician w/ or w/o OB for multi-specialty group practice; 105-bed admitting medical center; 1st year guarantee offered to solo practitioner; ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC C General Surgeon for solo practice; 105-bed admitting medical center; the medical center offers practice establishment assistance and marketing; first year guarantee; ; H-1B opportunity KRC C Orthopedic Surgeon for solo practice; 105-bed admitting medical center; one ortho surgeon currently on staff; the medical center offers practice establishment assistance and first year guarantee; ; H-1B opportunity KRC Anesthesiologist for solo practice; 105-bed admitting medical center; salary is competitive and based on experience; possible loan repayment and CME allowance available; H-1B opportunity KRC C Obstetric/Gynecologist medical center, a 109-bed acute, intensive and skilled care hospital. Salary is $300,000 with a 2 year contract; relocation costs and loan repayment are available; excellent package KRC C Otolaryngologist medical center; salary $340,000 with a 2 year contract. Relocation costs and loan repayment are available as well as CME allowance; excellent package for hospital employed physician KRC C Endocrinologist hospitalist program at a 109-bed medical center. Salary is $220,000 with a 2 year contract; relocation costs and loan repayment are available, CME allowance; excellent KRC Occupational Therapy 109-bed acute, intensive and skilled care hospital; position is ortho/neuro based and treats 5-6 patients per day; experienced candidates and recent graduates encouraged to apply; great salary and KRC Occupational Therapy Assistant 109-bed acute, intensive and skilled care hospital; position is ortho/neuro based and treats 5-6 patients per day; experienced candidates and recent graduates encouraged to apply; great salary and KRC Physical Therapy 109-bed acute, intensive and skilled care hospital; position treats patients per day. Experienced candidates and recent graduates encouraged to apply. Salary: 73,000-94,000; excellent KRC Speech-Language Pathologist 109-bed acute, intensive and skilled care hospital; position is an inpatient rehabilitation unit, acute care, and outpatient setting; salary: $70,000-$80,000; great KRC Physical Therapy Assistant 109-bed acute, intensive and skilled care hospital; position treats 5-6 patients per day. Experienced candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply; salary DOE with great KRC C Orthopedic Surgeon BC/ BE for very busy group practice with 3 other orthopedists; would prefer candidates to have an interest in spine, foot, or ankle specialties or any subspecialty Continued

13 besides total joints; income guarantee for the first year is $350,000-$400,000; excellent including sign on bonus KRC C Urologist hospital employed or independent. The hospital would like to have a new urologist onboard by Salary is $360,000 with a one year contract; excellent package KRC C Obstetrician/Gynecologist BC/BE for 105-bed hospital; several employment options, call coverage depends on employment model; excellent ; salary is negotiable and competitive KRC C Pathologist BC/BE for 105-bed hospital; several employment options, call coverage depends on employment model. Excellent ; H-1B opportunity; position available in 2011/2012 KRC Family Medicine for 25-bed CAH; new physician to work in RHC with 3 other physicians and 2 PA/NPs; shared call coverage, no ER coverage KRC C Emergency Medicine 109- bed hospital serving a 6 county area, thriving facility, designated as a Level 3 trauma center; 15 twelve hour shifts per month if employed or 12 twelve hour shifts if independent; competitive salary: $126/ hour for employed physicians and $141/hour for an independent; full KRC Urologist for solo practice; the medical center offers practice establishment assistance as well as a first year guarantee, with relocation costs; possible loan repayment and CME allowance available KRC Pediatrician 109-bed hospital that is open to physician s practice needs, multiple employment options; salary depends on model chosen and can be market + RVU (based on MGMA standards); great ; H-1B visa opportunity KRC C Radiologist 109-bed medical center; call coverage is 1:2, one other Radiologist on staff; candidate must be skilled in muscular skeletal MRI and mammography; salary is $450,000 w/ partnership opportunity availability after 1 yr; full KRC Internal Medicine for growing health center with total of 120 employees: 6 physicians, 5 NPs, satellite clinic, call is shared with 3 other physicians; excellent, negotiable salary KRC Family Medicine w/ OB; for growing health center with total of 120 employees: 6 physicians, 5 NPs, satellite clinic, call is shared with 3 other physicians; excellent, negotiable salary KRC Dentist w/focus on pediatrics or general dentistry needed to care for children at CHC; provide services at clinic, on-site at schools and head-starts, and in hospital setting; organization operates 3 clinics w/ extensive outreach in the community; salary is competitive and negotiable KRC Family Medicine w/o OB, for FP group that just accepted hospital employment; this practice is well-known and respected in the community; call coverage is 1:2 with the possibility of 1:4 in the future; Salary range of $140,000- $150,000 with RVU incentives, great, up to 32 days off per year KRC Nurse Practitioner - to join growing faith-based safety-net clinic w/ clinical hours 4 days/week, part-time position; excellent support staff and state of the art technology; no holidays or call time required; candidates must be licensed in Kansas, have CPR certification, and possess computer knowledge; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; salary range is $62,400-$67,600 w/ 1- year contract; PTO, possible loan repayment, CME allowance KRC Orthopedic Surgeon - for growing multi-specialty group practice, one main clinic and four satellite clinics, clinic also sponsors surgical outreach; clinic has 10 providers covering six fields to better serve the communities needs; first year base salary is $500,000 + bonus + full ; partnership/practice ownership is offered after one year SOUTHWEST KRC Family Physician for federally qualified community health center w/ 3 satellites; FP can see OB patients up to delivery; no call; no weekends; salary negotiable; ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Endocrinologist multi-specialty group,25 physicians with 11 specialties; serves 24 counties; 2 satellite facilities; highly complex lab and radiology/nuclear medicine depts; call is 1:6; 100-bed hospital is 3 blocks away; salary is $180,000; full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Rheumatologist multispecialty group,25 physicians in 11 specialties; large service area w/ many referrals; 2 satellites; highly complex lab and radiology/nuclear medicine depts; call is 1:6; 100-bed hospital 3 blocks away; salary:$180,000; full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Pulmonologist multi-specialty group, 25 physicians with 11 specialties; large service area w/ many referrals; 2 satellites; highly complex lab and radiology/nuclear medicine depts; call is 1:6; 100-bed hospital is 3 blocks away; salary is $180,000; full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Gastroenterologist multispecialty group, 25 physicians with 11 specialties; large service area w/ many referrals; 2 satellites; highly complex lab and radiology/nuclear medicine depts; call is 1:6; 100-bed hospital 3 blocks away; salary:$180,000; full ; H-1B, J-1 opportunity KRC Family Physician with or w/o OB for multi-specialty group w/ 23 physicians and 11 specialties; currently 2 physicians and 1 NP; call is 1:3; local 100-bed hospital is 3 blocks away; salary is competitive and negotiable, full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC C Family Physician w/ OB for 25-bed CAH and rural health clinic; 3 FPs, 1 PA-C, 1 NP, and 1 CRNA on staff; call is 1:4; starting salary: $180,000 + $15,000 sign-on bonus; full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Family Physician w/o OB at hospital-based clinic; mostly outpatient, no ER; 25-bed hospital next door to clinic; 2 physicians and 2 ARNPs on staff; schedule is days/week; call is 1:2 weeknights and 1:4 weekends; salary $150,000 plus production incentive;, including hospital ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Internist for multi-specialty group, 23 physicians from 11 specialties; large service area; satellite facility; 100-bed hospital 3 blocks away; 2 opportunities due to growth; 2 physicians and 1 NP on staff; call is 1:3; competitive and negotiable salary full ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Family Physician w/o OB for 12-bed CAH and rural health clinic; currently 1 physician and 1 PA/NP on staff; call is 1:4 or 5; salary: $170,000; great ; H-1B,J-1 opportunity KRC C Pulmonology/Critical Care Physician for 99-bed acute care facility services:fully staffed 24-hour ER; hospital employed or part of the 22 physician multi-specialty group; currently no pulmonologists on staff; salary is competitive and depends on experience; full ; J-1 opportunity KRC Physical Therapist newly renovated, 13-bed CAH; work in all areas but primary in outpatient orthopedics; experienced candidates preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply; salary range: $71,000-$87,000; great KRC Registered Nurse with OB, 18-bed CAH with a 32-bed long term care unit; recently remodeled hospital facility with state-of-theart computer systems; great salary; full KRC Medical Laboratory Technician 25-bed CAH. currently 3 med techs on staff, including the department supervisor; call shared among 4 providers. 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14 KRC Family Physician w/o OB; 13-bed CAH; physician will provide care primarily for the Rural health Clinic, but will see patients in the ER, in-patient care within the hospital and outpatient care for long-term care residents; shared call is 1:4; salary range is $170,000-$190,000 with full benefit packages; opportunity for J-1 visa KRC Dentist full time staff position available for federally-qualified community health center; must be able to obtain license from the State of Kansas and BLS certification. Location offers competitive wages; excellent KRC Registered Nurse for a newly renovated, 13-bed CAH; choice of working at the hospital and/or the long term care unit. no call for nursing staff. Shifts available include days, nights and weekends. Salary range: $43,680-$52,000 with a $3,000 sign-on bonus; excellent KRC Nurse Practitioner CHC for primary care (including OB) ARNP; no call coverage; currently on staff: 2 physicians, 1 ARNP, 1 PA, 3 part-time ARNPs; salary is $70,000 - $80,000 with great package; candidate with strong desire to work in public health is ideal KRC C Registered Nurses for Med/Surg and Pediatrics in 99-bed medical complex; salary is $41,600-$62,500, sign-on bonus w/ 2 year contract; great KRC C Physical Therapist 99-bed medical complex; salary is $62,500-$76,900, sign-on bonus w/ 2 year contract; great KRC Family Physician w/ or w/o OB for 20-bed CAH w/ rural health clinic; currently 2 physicians, 2 PAs, 1 ARNP on staff; shared call coverage 1:5; salary $200,000 + production bonuses + ER coverage pay; great ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Internal Medicine for 20- bed CAH w/ rural health clinic; currently 2 physicians, 2 PAs, 1 ARNP on staff; shared call coverage 1:5; salary $200,000 + production bonuses + ER coverage pay; great ; H-1B and J-1 opportunity KRC Family Medicine KRC Internal Medicine for brand new 16-bed CAH w/ on-site rural health clinic; currently on staff: 1 physician, 2 PA/NP, some part-time assistance w/ call coverage; Providers staff 2 rural health clinics, cover ER and inpatients; current call is 1 day/week primary ER and 1 weekend/mo. Great ; salary in range of $150,000; J-1 and H-1 opportunity KRC Nurse Practitioner for community health center w/ 2 satellite facilities; currently on staff: 3 support staff and 1 physician; no call coverage or weekends, schedule is Mon-Fri 8-5; competitive salary, excellent KRC Family Medicine w/ OB for 25-bed CAH; currently on staff: 3 physicians and 3 PA/NPs; must have Kansas licensure or be eligible; salary and are negotiable, competitive; J-1 visa opportunity KRC Family Physician w/ OB for Rural Health Clinic to oversee PA, provide OB and various procedures; traditional call is shared with 2 other FP OB physicians; great teamwork with other providers in the area; salary is $165,000 - $180,000 w/ 1 year contract; great KRC Registered Nurse(s) - for 17- bed CAH with Rural Health Clinic and Long-term Care Unit; RNs needed in hospital and long-term care facility; RNs do take monthly scheduled call; new graduates and experienced nurses encouraged to apply; salary starts at $43,680 and increases DOE, contract duration of 3-5 years; full ; opportunity for H1-B candidates KRC Internal Medicine for 13- bed CAH with additional facilities, currently on staff: 2 physicians and 1 NP; call is shared among providers and is 1:4; salary range is $170,000 - $190,000+ incentives; full KRC Family Medicine for rural clinic attached to 17-bed CAH; physician will work in clinic Mon-Fri with ER coverage also; excellent, salary starts at $140,000- $160,000 + bonus, contract duration of 3 years KRC Family Medicine w/o OB, for 25-bed CAH and RHC and 12-bed Long Term Care Unit; currently on staff: 2 physicians and 1 PA; scheduling options available; call coverage will be one weekend per month (average) and 2 days per week (average); excellent, salary $190,000 KRC Physical Therapist for outpatient rehabilitation, 25-bed CAH; current staff includes full-time PT manager, 2 full-time and 1 parttime PTAs, 2 part-time OTs, and a consulting speech therapist; experienced therapists and new graduates are encouraged to apply; must have a KS license or be eligible; salary range is $65,000-$75,000 based on experience, excellent KRC Director of Nursing - 25-bed CAH; full-time, salaried position, works closely w/ Chief Clinical Officer; responsible for staff development and supervision of the nursing staff; the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor s degree or higher in Nursing, current KS RN license, 5+ years of clinical nursing experience and 2+ years of nursing management experience; candidates must be BLS certified, and willing to obtain certification in ACLS, PALS, NRP, and TNCC; position offers excellent package KRC Dentist full time staff dentist position for FQHC; may be required to serve as the Site Director for all dental care delivery services at the particular site; must have KS license or a Federally Active license; bilingual Spanish/English candidates preferred; $105,000 - $115,000, great KRC Nurse Practitioner KRC Physician Assistant - to join 40-bed general medical and surgical care group; medical group practice operates 2 satellite clinics as well; call coverage is shared and is every 5th weekend (1:5) and 1 night per week; salary range is $80,000- $90,000 with a 3 year contract; excellent, sick leave, vacation, holidays KRC Physician Assistant - 20-bed CAH and RHC; hospital employed position that will work office hours Monday-Friday and provide emergency room call coverage on a rotating basis, currently on staff: 2 physicians and 2 Pas, salary range is $60,000-$90,000 and offers great KRC Physician Assistant KRC Nurse Practitioner - to join hospital-owned RHC; currently one physician and one PA on staff; position includes clinic time, hospital duties, and ER coverage; competitive salary and a great package that includes relocation, CME allowance, paid time off, possible loan repayment KRC Psychiatrist - to join a great team with a 40-bed hospital and two satellite clinics; currently on staff are two internists, GS, FP, GP, radiologist, urologist, and psychiatrist; hospital employed with NO CALL TIME; J-1 and H-1B opportunity; salary range is $180,000 - $200,000 w/ 3 year contract; outstanding Candidates looking for job opportunities in Kansas can access up-to-date listings by the KRC by visiting 14 Kansas connections

15 Educating the public about Kansas and encouraging travel in the state is the purpose of the 8 Wonders series organized by the non-profit Kansas Sampler Foundation. After selecting the overall 8 Wonders of Kansas, the Sampler Foundation set out to choose 8 Wonders in each of eight categories: architecture, cuisine, geography, art, customs, people, history, and commerce. In future issues, we ll feature one of the categories to help inspire day trips around the state. For the customs category, KU s Rock Chalk Jayhawk cheer beat out 24 finalists to be named an 8 Wonder of Kansas Customs. To see it in action, attend a football or basketball game, or visit the student union to learn the background of the chant. Other winners include: Cottonwood Falls brings together musicians every Friday night for a jam session at the Emma Chase Café. On summer evenings, a couple hundred people in lawn chairs listen to the tunes of as many as 25 musicians. Every Friday night features a different genre. The custom of clicking your heels three times and saying, There s no place like home, earned awards for Wizard of Oz attractions in Wamego and Liberal. The custom of commemorating Veterans Day started in Emporia when a local citizen helped change Armistice Day into Veterans Day, making Emporia the Founding City of Veterans Day. Lindsborg was recognized for its display of ethnic handicraft through the many traditional and contemporary Dala horses seen around the city, which was founded by Swedish immigrants. Kansas rich history of soda fountains earned an award for the 37 soda fountains still operating across the state. In the first half of the 20th-century, most Kansas towns claimed at least one soda fountain. At the turn of the 21st-century, Kansas had about 50 soda fountains. Today, there are 37. The custom of riding a carousel brought accolades to the famous C.W. Parker carousels in Abilene and Leavenworth. Building fence posts out of limestone was a custom used by many in the Smoky Hills soon after the state was founded. Learn more about them at the Post Rock Museum in Lacrosse. This list gives a wonderful overview of our quirky humor, cultural traditions, and our history but it also reflects our hobbies, entertainment, and recreational activities, said Marci Penner, Sampler Foundation director. More than anything, the customs help tell the story of Kansas communities from a unique angle. For more information, visit Photo: David McKinney/KU University Relations 15

16 Jennifer Koontz, M.D., Newton, Kan. Editor s note: This is the fifth in a series of articles highlighting a rural health provider. If you know someone who would be an interesting subject, contact Susan Belden at sbelden@kumc.edu. Dr. Koontz assists a patient in the temporary clinic after the Haiti earthquake earlier this year. Volunteerism has always been a priority for Newton physician Jennifer Scott Koontz, MD, MPH, so it wasn t long after the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti, which killed 200,000 people, for her to find a medical relief organization that was putting together a team of physicians from Kansas. After Kansas City-based Heart to Heart International asked if she could leave the next day, Dr. Koontz made arrangements at Pinnacle Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics to cover her appointments, then started packing clothes and camping supplies while Newton Medical Center staff bought three large suitcases and filled them with donated 16 Kansas connections medications, splints, and wound supplies for her to take to Haiti. She said good-bye to her husband and three young children and boarded a flight to Santo Domingo. She arrived The need was just overwhelming and the infrastructure was just gone. Jennifer Koontz, M.D. in Haiti only a few days after the earthquake with no idea where her group would stay. While she felt well-prepared in her medical training, she had no idea what to expect otherwise. The need was just overwhelming and the infrastructure was just gone, she said. This was my first experience with disaster relief and obviously it was a catastrophic one. They found crumbled buildings, no roads or electricity, and people living in the streets because they were afraid to go into the structures that were still standing. Only one cell phone provider had service, and all banks and gas stations were closed. By the time the group from Kansas arrived, Heart to Heart International had established a relationship with a Nazarene seminary, which had a building where they were able to stay. There was such great concern for aftershocks, however the seminarians insisted they sleep outside under mosquito nets for several nights. We teamed up with a medical team from Israel in the national stadium downtown where they normally play soccer, Dr. Koontz said. We set up a temporary clinic with a triage line and a pharmacy, which consisted of our suitcases in the corner. The group got up at 5:30 a.m. every day and ate breakfast together before traveling to the temporary clinic, which was half an hour away. They d stop work by nightfall because experienced disaster relief workers warned them about traveling after dark without any electricity. The only light, Dr. Koontz said, came from car headlights or an occasional candle on the sidewalk with people huddled around it. It was very surreal, she said. Dr. Koontz estimates her group saw 400 to 500 patients every day. The most indelible memory for her is of an elderly woman who was brought to the temporary clinic in a wheelbarrow from the hills surrounding the city several days after the earthquake. They had realized they needed to go to Port-au-Prince if they were going to get help, Dr. Koontz said. Continued on page 17

17 Spotlight continued from PAGe 16 The woman had a large open fracture on her ankle that was clearly infected and needed amputation. It was really terrible but she was so thankful for us being there, Dr. Koontz said. She asked if it could be cleaned and covered before she was taken to the temporary hospital. She was so grateful for that. Dr. Koontz added: That was probably one of the most impressive things: In spite of all of the tragedy and pain, Haitians were uplifted and calm and resilient. The biggest help to the English-speaking physicians were Haitian medical students, who volunteered and served as interpreters. Most people spoke Creole and some spoke French, Dr. Koontz said. The medical students could speak both languages plus English. Their schools were closed, and they really wanted to contribute. They accompanied us every day. By the time Dr. Koontz went home 11 days later, the trauma wounds had transitioned into infections and issues arose from lack of clean food and water. Before her experience in Haiti, Dr. Koontz s first volunteer stint came at a local nursing home while she was a high school student in Nickerson, Kan. She always wanted to be a doctor except for a brief time in first grade when she wanted to be a missionary and her mother, a nurse, made a point of exposing her to the possibilities of health care. While she was a student at KU Medical School, Dr. Koontz was founder and executive chairperson for JayDoc Free Clinic, a student-run clinic for the uninsured in Kansas City, Kan., which opened in 2003, and co-founder and student board member for JayDoc Community Clinic, a student-run clinic for the uninsured in Wichita, which opened in She continues to be a volunteer preceptor for the Jaydoc Community Clinic in Wichita. After graduating from Bethel College Dr. Koontz assists a young patient after the earthquake in Haiti. in 1998 with a psychology and natural sciences degree, she spent two years as a full-time volunteer at the North Hamilton Community Health Centre in Ontario with the Mennonite Voluntary Service. While there she coordinated the breakfast program, which served 60 school children each morning, and worked as camp counselor for adults and children with HIV. She completed the master of public health degree at KU School of Medicine and then went on to medical school. She received her MD degree in 2005 and served her residency at Via Christi Family Medicine in Wichita where she was chief resident during her last year. After earning board certification in family medicine in 2008, she completed a sports medicine fellowship at Via Christi Sports Medicine in Wichita. As a career, she s been able to combine her love of medicine with sports she was captain of the varsity volleyball and basketball teams at Bethel. She earned certification in sports medicine in 2009, the same year she began practicing family medicine and sports medicine with Pinnacle Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics, in Newton and Hutchinson, as well as serving as team physician and medical director for athletic training and student health at Bethel College, which presented her with its Young Alumni Award in She defines sports medicine as anything that helps people stay healthy and lead an active lifestyle, so it could include conditions such as a hurt shoulder to asthma, depression or chronic knee pain. She currently serves as a physician member of the Harvey County Wellness Coalition and is a facilitator for Ready, Set, Fit, a project through the American Academy of Family Physicians to present healthy fitness and nutrition ideas to 4th-grade students. In addition, she is a faculty member for Clarion, a multi-disciplinary health care class at the KU School of Medicine Wichita and Wichita State University. She is enthusiastic about the program that brings together students from different disciplines while they re still at the education stage. The students work in teams of four solving a health care dilemma or coming up with a way to prevent it in the future. While a student, she was involved in a variety of professional activities, including serving as president of the KU Medical School chapter of the American Medical Student Association. She received the University of Kansas Deborah E. Powell, M.D., Pride in the Profession Award, the Olive Ann Beech Scholarship for Primary Care, and KU Medical Center Academic Society Awards for Student Leadership and Community Service. She lives in Newton with her husband, Matt, also a Bethel graduate, and their three children -- Caleb, 6, Abby, 4, and Naomi, 1. 17

18 2010 Rural Kansas Photog The 2010 Rural Kansas Photography Contest, presented by the University of Kansas Medical Center, Rural Health Education a collection of images that reflect why Kansas is a great place to live, work, and play. To view w Health Care Community 1st Place Holly Parkey - Friends at the Firestation Wellington, Kan. 1st Place Becky Bates - Dr. Munson & Nurse Angela with pedi patient, Kearny County Hospital Lakin, Kan. 2nd Place Kathy Ramsay - Paradise Creek Festival Plainville, Kan. 2nd Place Dr. LaDona Schmidt - Comcare Family Med Office Salina, Kan. 18 Kansas connections

19 raphy Contest Winners nd Services received a number of wonderful entries. Photographs were submitted from across the state to create a inning photographs and honorable mention photographs, visit Recreation 1st Place Aaron Aday Smoke on the Water Lake Cheney, Cheney, Kan. 2nd Place Linda Biesenthal Little Cowboy Wamego, Kan. 1st Place Katie Miller Pure Country - Child Overlooking the Vastness of the Flint Hills Rural Landscape 2nd Place Aaron Aday - Home on the High Dynamic Range 19

20 From the Director continued from page 2 KHPA Awards Each year at the Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) Fall Conference, the Association awards special people in Public Health. Congratulations to the KPHA 2010 Awardees: Roderick Bremby, Secretary of KDHE, received the President s Award, which is awarded at the discretion of the association s president to acknowledge special accomplishments of an individual or organization toward improving the public s health in Kansas. Richard Morrissey, Deputy Director of Health at KDHE, received the Samuel J. Crumbine Medal, which is given for meritorious service and state, regional or national recognition related to the improvement of the health of Kansans and/or the environment of the state. Kimberly Engelman, Associate Professor at theuniversity of Kansas (KU), received a Special Service Award for individuals who have rendered outstanding service to Kansas in the interest of public health and/or environmental improvement. Glendon G. Cox, Chairman of the Health Policy and Management at KU, received a Special Service Award for individuals who have rendered outstanding service to Kansas in the interest of public health and/or environmental improvement. Linda Frazee, Public Health Workforce Development Specialist at KDHE, was given the Virginia Lockhart Award for outstanding service in public promotion of health and/or environmental issues. Christy Schunn, SIDS Network of Kansas Executive Director, received the Jane Addams Award for a social worker who exemplifies the qualities of Jane Addams, including a pioneering spirit, being a trailblazer, and striving to improve the health of the poor and the sanitary conditions of communities. For more information about KHPA, visit Photography Contest I would like to extend a special thank you to those who participated in the Rural Kansas Photography Contest this year. We received extraordinary photos depicting Kansas as a great place to work, live, and play. These photos allow us to promote rural Kansas, showing the beauty of the landscape, the camaraderie of the communities, and the personal side of the health care environment. You can view the winning photos inside this edition of Kansas Connections and at ruralhealth.kumc.edu/ photocontest/2010winners. Publication Schedule If you have an idea for an article in Kansas Connections, we welcome your input. Please send information to the KU School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 N. Kansas, Wichita, KS Ideas are also welcomed by telephone at ; fax, ; or , jgrayson@kumc.edu. Sign up to receive Kansas Connections online Kansas Connections is available online for viewing, in an easy-to-print format. If you would like to sign up to receive e- mail alerts four times a year, letting you know when the newest issue is available, please visit and click the Kansas Connections dropdown menu. Debbie Whitmer, Public Health Nurse Specialist at KDHE, was bestowed the Dorothy Woodin Award for outstanding public health nursing service.