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Rich Welmon stroke survivor sits in his workshop.

Every Second Matters When a Stroke Occurs

That fall day in October 2016 was just like any other weekday. Rich Welmon, a mechanic, got up and went to work; he didn’t think anything of the heaviness he felt in his leg or the short episode of dizziness he experienced during the day. But when his left hand refused to respond the next evening, he knew something was wrong.

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Pollens, Dust Mites and More

Sunitha Sequeira, MD, talks about controlling your seasonal allergies.

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Is it a sinus infection or just allergies?

Patients with congested nasal passages often assume they have a sinus infection or 'sinusitis." Inflamed nasal passages actually can be caused by allergies or viral colds. Physicians, therefore, generally limit the definition of sinusitis to bacterial infection of the sinuses.

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Excellence in Nursing Awards

As part of MoBap's 2024 Nurses Week celebration, the team hosted our annual Nancy A. Ross, RN Excellence in Nursing Awards. Nurses can nominate and recognize colleagues for their clinical excellence, compassion, leadership and teamwork, which improves the lives of our patients, family members and staff. Congratulations to our nominees and winners!

Nancy A. Ross, RN Advancing the Profession of Nursing Award
Christine Troutman BSN, RN – Ortho Neuro Spine

Nancy A. Ross, RN Excellence in Nursing Practice Award
Sylvia Keshinover BSN, RN, CMSRN – General Medicine

Nancy A. Ross, RN Excellence in Precepting Award
Danielle Coates BSN, RN – Emergency Medicine

Nancy A. Ross, RN Excellence in Nursing Research/EBP Award
Tonya Byrd MSN, RN & Alyssa Stewart BSN, RN, CDCES, CCP – Diabetes Education 

Nancy A. Ross, RN Excellence in Nursing Team
Emergency Medicine Nursing Leadership Team  

Nancy A. Ross, RN Rookie of the Year Award
Natalia Zmuda BSN, RN – Post Partum

Nancy A. Ross, RN Nursing Teamwork Award
Crystal Doss – Post Partum

Nancy A. Ross, RN Nursing Leadership & Mentoring Mildred Jo Lewis Award
Reianna Underwood MSN, RN – Professional Practice & Development 

Nancy A. Ross, RN Patient Care Innovation award
Meredith Kuhlmann BSN, RN – Float Pool

Nancy A. Ross, RN Spirit of Nursing Management Award
Caroline Apter MHA, BSN, RN, CMSRN – Cancer Center

Ann G. Perry Distinction in Practice of Nursing Award
Lawrence Tarbox BSN, RN, RRT – Progressive Care Unit

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