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Tina, a MoBap cardiac surgery patient, has always been active and enjoys walking, biking and being outdoors.

Repairing a Broken Heart: A New Diagnosis Helps Heart Pump at Peak Efficiency

Although she had lived with a heart condition her entire life, Tina Lybarger Ledyard knew a few months ago that something just wasn’t right. As a nurse and a stroke network consultant, Tina noticed she was feeling more fatigued than usual. Read more here about her diagnosis and how she has renewed energy after heart surgery.

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Synchronizing Heart Care Offers Patient a New Lease on Life

Nathaniel (Nate) Rentz, 63, is alive today thanks to the expertise and coordinated care of medical teams at Progress West Hospital and the advanced cardiac care team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

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Rural Outreach Brings Clinical Trials to Patients

Patients like Mary Elise, a retired teacher in Ste. Genevieve, can take part in advanced clinical research thanks to the Missouri Baptist Cancer Center involvement with the Heartland Cancer Research NCORP. As part of the TAILORx trial, Mary Elise help researchers studying the effects of chemotherapy on early-state cancer.

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Improving Quality of Life through Hip Surgery

William Decker didn’t let a hip surgery slow him down for long. As an active 73-year-old golfer and grandfather, Decker was relieved to learn he could have hip surgery using the newer anterior approach. Dr. Christopher Mudd at MoBap is one of the limited number of orthopedic surgeons trained to perform this procedure. To learn more, click here.

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Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. According to the American Cancer Society, one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. It is a statistic that Craig Siegel never expected he'd be among.

Living with Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. According to the American Cancer Society, one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.

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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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