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Fast Action Helps Donna Recover From Stroke Quicker

Donna was with her son Brian when he noticed that the left side of her face was drooping, and then she collapsed.

As an emergency room nurse at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Brian recognized the signs of a stroke and told his mom, "I think you're having a stroke," before beginning an assessment and calling 911.

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Living Life With MS

"I was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis when I was seventeen," Jenni Cusumano said. "As a 35-year-old woman who's lived with MS for over half my life, I don't remember what life was like before my diagnosis."

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Matthew Porter was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2014 at the age of 37 and has used his condition as a catalyst for change in his life. As a husband and father of three teenage children, he has a passion for living life to the fullest. “Having MS has made me more aware of my time, and I want to invest it in things that matter and make a difference.”

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Heart Valve Surgery Gives New Lease on Life

Looking forward to resuming their active lifestyle in 2022, Connie and Arlin have two trips planned early in the year. Connie said that her heart surgery has given her a new lease on life. "Every time I'm at Missouri Baptist, I feel cared for, listened to and taken seriously. I always tell people that if you have heart problems, go to MoBap."

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Innovations in Care

New Technology for Treating Cardiac Arrhythmias

The new technology at MoBap — robotic magnetic navigation (RMN) — introduces the benefits of robotic precision and safety to cardiac ablation, a common, minimally invasive procedure used to treat arrhythmias

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Excellence in Nursing Awards
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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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