Excelsior Springs Hospital is pleased to announce that physicians from Northland Cardiology will offer an additional cardiology clinic at the Hospital.

National Wear Red To Work Day was held Friday, Feb. 5 at ESH. This national observance is an important part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women’s Heart Health movement, a program that builds awareness, urges women to take action to reduce the risk of heart disease and raises money for lifesaving education and research.

ESH Auxiliary Contributes $10,500 Excelsior Springs Hospital Auxiliary recently approved to contribute $10,500 to the Hospital. The donation will make possible the purchase of several needed items including a rolling steam table for the Community Room, new furniture for the surgery waiting area, three new flat screen TV’s, and a sound system for the Community Room. “This was possible only through the support and effort of all of the staff and our local community,” said Mary Joyce Titus, Auxiliary President. “Hospital employees have been great in supporting all our fundraisers. My thanks to each of you for your help and enthusiasm in all that we do.”

Auxiliary President Mary Joyce Titus, left, presents a check for $10,500 to ESH CEO Sally Nance.

The Auxiliary celebrated 40 years of service in October 2009. Over the years the Auxiliary has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars for hospital equipment and services.
“We sincerely appreciate the Auxiliary’s commitment and dedication to the Hospital,” said Sally Nance, ESH CEO. “They make our Hospital a better place to receive care. They are such an important part of our Hospital family.”
Over 70 dedicated members maintain the Hospital gift shop and volunteer in the lobby areas, Convalescent Center, Residential Care Center and Independent Living Center. Auxiliary members donate to the golf tournament and annual dinner, hold fundraising card parties, sponsor various vendor shows throughout the year and manages the Hospital Gift Shop.
Memberships in the Auxiliary are a mere $5 a year for active members and $10 a year for inactive members. If you would like to volunteer at ESH or become a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, please visit click here for a volunteer form, or call Jeanne Buckman at (816) 629-2768.

New Pulmonary Specialists at Excelsior Springs Hospital
Recently, the Medical Staff of Excelsior Springs Hospital overwhelmingly approved new physicians to the Medical Staff, adding a new specialty at the Medical Center.
Physicians from Pulmonary Medicine Associates, Larry Botts, MD; Jason Fieser, MD; Joseph Henry, MD; Alexis Meredith, MD; and Andrea Anthony, MD, offer area residents the specialty of pulmonology through their regular clinic at the ESH Outpatient Specialty Clinic beginning February 11, 2010.
The specialty of pulmonology focuses on treating diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract, which often involves evaluation of the nose, pharynx, and throat, as well as the heart. Some conditions include asthma, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema and cancer.
All five physicians are also on staff at North Kansas City Hospital and Shawnee Mission Medical Center. “ We are excited to welcome Pulmonary Medicine Associates to Excelsior Springs Hospital,” stated Erica Eckersley, Cardiopulmonary Director. “Their pulmonary expertise will be a great asset to the Hospital and to the community we serve.”
“Through our Outpatient Specialty Clinic we can offer our patients the services they need closer to home,” said Sally Nance CEO. “It has always been the goal of the Hospital to seek a wide-range of qualified specialists to ESH.” Nance added, “ESH is constantly evaluating the needs of the area to identify needed services and specialties”.
The Pulmonary Clinic will be available every Thursday between the hours of 1:30-4:30 pm. Check the Outpatient Clinic schedule in the Excelsior Springs Standard, Town & Country Leader, or Lawson Review; call (816) 629-2700, or click here for a complete Outpatient Clinic schedule.

Keystone Awards recognize new Imaging Center at ESH


Pictured from left are ESH CEO Sally Nance, Clay County Commissioner Ed Quick and Larry Larson, ESH Board of Trustees President Richart Andrew, and Clay County Commissioner Katee Porter. (Submitted photo)

Excelsior Springs Hospital's Imaging Center was recognized with a Keystone Award during the Clay County Economic Development Council luncheon, held Wednesday, Dec. 9.
The awards recognize companies and institutions for their job creation, use of new equipment and technology, expansions and capital improvements.
ESH has one of the most advanced MRI units in the Kansas City area with the addition of a Toshiba Vantage MRI system in September. To house the new equipment, ESH expanded it's Radiology Department by 5,500 square feet, bringing the Hospital campus to 155,000 square feet.
The Imaging Center completion comes on the heels of another ESH expansion with the opening of a new 28,000 square foot Outpatient and Wellness Center, which was recognized with a Keystone Award in December 2008.
ESH provides a full range of comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Excelsior Springs and surrounding areas. Please call 816-629-2700 to schedule your physician ordered exam.

Excelsior Springs Hospital receives 2009 Best of Excelsior Springs Award
Excelsior Springs Hospital has been selected for the 2009 Best of Excelsior Springs Award in the Medical & Surgical Hospitals category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA “Best of Local business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising .
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

Family Health Fair a success


The Health Fair provided 27 health care screenings for area residents.

The Excelsior Springs Hospital hosted a Family Health Fair on Sat., June 13 with 275 participants attending. Six medical professional speakers addressed health topics including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, respiratory, eye diseases, and anesthesia choices. There were 59 health and wellness educational booths, 11 entertainment activities for children, and 70 volunteers and venders who helped make the Fair a success.
Click here to view our Family Health Fair photo album.

Excelsior Springs Hospital Receives ACR Accreditation
Excelsior Springs Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in Mammography as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
The ACR, headquartered in Reston, Va., awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after a peer-review evaluation of the practice. Evaluations are conducted by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. They assess the qualifications of the personnel and the adequacy of the facility equipment. They surveyors report their findings to the ACR's Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report.
The ACR is a nation organization serving more that 32,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, and nuclear medicine and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.
To schedule a mammogram please call 816-629-2700.

Public Notice The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations will conduct an unannounced survey of the laboratory of Excelsior Springs Hospital in 2010. The purpose of the survey will be to evaluate the organization’s compliance with nationally established Joint Commission standards. The survey results will be used to determine whether, and the conditions under which accreditation should be awarded the organization. Joint Commission standards deal with organizational quality of care issues and the safety of the environment in which care is provided. Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent and valid information about such matters may request a public information interview with the Joint Commission’s field representatives at the time of the survey. Information presented at the interview will be carefully evaluated for relevance to the accreditation process. Requests for a public information interview must be made in writing and should be sent to the Joint Commission. The request must also indicate the nature of the information to be provided at the interview. Such requests should be addressed to: Division of Accreditation Operations Accreditation Service Specialist Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 The Joint Commission will acknowledge such requests in writing or by telephone and will inform the organization of the request for any interview. The Joint Commission will, in turn, notify the interviewee of the date, time and place of the meeting. Excelsior Springs Hospital, Home Health/Hospice and Long Term Care is Joint Commission Accredited. If you have concerns about patient safety and/or quality of care you may contact Joint Commission at 1-800-994-6610.This notice is posted in accordance with the Joint Commission requirements and may not be removed before the survey is completed. Date Posted: March 1, 2010

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