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8 Center for Pain Medicine 7315 Frontage Road, Suite 140 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-676-2370

9 CorporateCare Lenexa 9040 Quivira Road Lenexa, KS 66215 913-492-9675

9 Shawnee Mission Urgent Care 9040 Quivira Road Lenexa, KS 66215 913-888-1151

10 Shawnee Mission Geriatric Center at Lakeview Village 9000 Park Street, Suite 100 Lenexa, KS 66215 913-632-9890

11 Shawnee Mission Primary Care Lenexa 8700 Bourgade, Suite 2 Lenexa, KS 66219 913-676-8400

12 CorporateCare North Kansas City 2025 Swift North Kansas City, MO 64116 816-221-0058

3 Shawnee Mission Primary Care Shawnee Mission Medical Building 9119 W. 74th Street, Suite 150 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-789-1980

3 Clinical Cardiovascular Associates Shawnee Mission 9119 W. 74th Street, Suite 350 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-789-3290

4 Shawnee Mission Primary Care Prairie View Medical Building 7301 E. Frontage Road Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-789-1940

5 Shawnee Mission Neurology Consultants 8800 W. 75th Street, Suite 100 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9810

6 Shawnee Mission Surgery Center 9301 W. 74th Street, Suite 300 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9300

6 Shawnee Mission Cancer Center 9301 W. 74th Street, Suite 100 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9100

7 Therapy Specialties Life Dynamics Health & Wellness Building 9120 W. 75th Street Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-676-7778 SportsCare, 913-676-7778

1 Shawnee Mission Medical Center 9100 W. 74th Street Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-676-2000

1 Shawnee Mission Holistic Care 9100 W. 74th Street Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9860

2 Cardiovascular Associates 8901 W. 74th Street, Suite 1 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-341-0120

2 Shawnee Mission Endocrinology & Diabetes 8901 W. 74th Street, Suite 269 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-676-7585

2 Shawnee Mission Gastroenterology 8901 W. 74th Street, Suite 269 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-676-7585

2 Shawnee Mission Pulmonary Consultants 8901 W. 74th Street, Suite 390 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9770

2 Shawnee Mission Cardiology Associates Shawnee Mission 8901 W. 74th Street, Suite 380 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9870

2a Leavenworth 3601 S. 4th Street, Suite 4 Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-680-0900

13 Shawnee Mission Primary Care Leawood 5420 W. 151st Street Leawood, KS 66224 913-632-9660 SportsCare, 913-789-6740 Therapy Specialties, 913-789-6740

14 Shawnee Mission Primary Care Shawnee Crossings 6815 Hilltop Road, Suite 100 Shawnee Mission, KS 66226 913-632-9600

15 Shawnee Mission Primary Care De Soto 8960 Commerce Dr., Suite 4E De Soto, KS 66018 913-789-3961

16 Shawnee Mission Primary Care Prairie Star 23351 Prairie Star Parkway Suite A245 Lenexa, KS 66227 913-676-8630

16 Shawnee Mission Health Prairie Star 23401 Prairie Star Parkway Lenexa, KS 913-676-8500 3Bariatric Surgery 3Emergency Department 3Surgery Center 3Imaging Center 3Wound Care Center

23351 Prairie Star Parkway Lenexa, KS 913-676-8500 3Hand Specialty Center 3Therapy Specialties 3Center for Pain Medicine

17 CorporateCare Lee’s Summit 805 NE Rice Road Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816-554-1518

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P R E S I D E NT & C E O Ken Bacon

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M E D I C A L E D IT O RGregory T. Sweat, MD

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The material in LIVING HEALTHY is not intended for diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines.

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here you receive your health care matters. At Shawnee Mission Health (SMH), we take great pride in our 50-year commitment to serving the health and well-being of our patients and community.

That means not only ensuring you are cared for in mind, body and spirit from some of the area’s most compassionate doctors and nurses,

but also knowing you can trust that the quality of care you receive is exceptional on all levels. Our mission every day is Improving Health Through Christian Service as we serve you, whether that means making improvements in our technology, updating our facilities or staying ahead of national standards for health care quality. We don’t only base our success on the number of awards we receive, but rather what we hear and learn from our patients and families every day. In November, Press Ganey Associates named Shawnee Mission Medical

Center (SMMC) a 2014 Guardian of Excellence Award winner. Based on surveys patients like you complete, this award recognizes facilities that performed in the top 5 percent for patient experience. We have you to thank. SMMC also received two national quality awards this fall. The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America, named SMMC a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality

Measures for excellence in using specific processes that provide patients with improved care for certain conditions related to heart care, heart attacks, pneumonia and surgical care. SMMC was also awarded an "A" grade in the Fall 2014 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries and infections. These are big steps in our ongoing effort to become Kansas City's top hospital in quality, safety and patient experience. As we look forward to a new year, thank you for choosing SMH. I wish you a year of happiness and good health.

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Ken Bacon

President and Chief Executive Officer

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Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) is the first hospital in the Kansas City area to be recognized by High 5 for Mom & Baby, a statewide initiative designed to help hospitals in Kansas implement maternity care practices that support breastfeeding. “Shawnee Mission Medical Center is committed to providing the best start for our patients,” said Michelle Sanders, MS, IBCLC, Lactation Program Coordinator. “Regardless of how moms choose to feed their babies, all mothers and babies in our care benefit from the High 5 for Mom & Baby program. The initiative emphasizes early and uninterrupted bonding, education for both staff and patients, and resources to support

SHAWNEE MISSION BIRTH CENTER EARNS HIGH 5 DESIGNATION

Whether you’re a former runner wanting to get back into shape or you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to become active, Shawnee Mission Health’s Women’s Training Team can help you achieve your goals. This six-week exercise and conditioning program is designed for women and girls ages 16 and older, and welcomes participants of all sizes and abilities. The Training Team will prepare women for completion of the Kansas City Express Mother’s Day 5K Walk/Run on May 10. The Women’s Training Team will be held Tuesdays, March 31-May 5, 6-7:30 p.m., on the Shawnee Mission Medical Center campus. Each session will combine personal run/walk instruction by on-course pacers with weekly nutrition tips and information about injury prevention, technique, clothing and safety. Cost for the Training Team is $30, which includes all six sessions, a T-shirt and more. For more information or to register, visit WomensTrainingTeam.com.

optimal feeding for infants.” High 5 for Mom & Baby hospitals promote the following evidence-based practices:

ƒƒ Ensure immediate, sustained skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby after birth

ƒƒ Give newborn infants nothing other than breast milk, unless medically indicated

ƒƒ Encourage “rooming in” so mothers and infants can remain together 24 hours a day

ƒƒ Give no pacifiers or artificial nipples to breastfeeding infants

ƒƒ Provide mothers with options for breastfeeding support in the community.

Visit ShawneeMission.org/BirthCenter to learn more.

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The Shawnee Mission Heart & Vascular Center is pleased to welcome Cardiac Electrophysiologist Obadah Alchekakie, MD, MSc, FACC. Alchekakie is an expert in arrhythmia management and sudden cardiac death prevention. He performs comprehensive electrophysiology studies of the heart, ablation therapy, cardiac rhythm management and device implantation Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular

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Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology, Alchekakie earned his medical degree from the University of Aleppo, Syria, and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Cleveland Clinic. He continued

his fellowship training at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill. To learn more about the Shawnee Mission Heart & Vascular Center, visit ShawneeMission.org or call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777.

If you’re like many women, getting a mammogram isn’t your idea of fun. However, it’s one of those things that you know you should do – especially because mammography is one of the best tools for early detection of breast cancer. And early detection saves lives. Be proactive about your breast health and join with friends for a morning of refreshments, camaraderie and education. Get your mammogram and enjoy chair massages, healthful food, a gift bag and more at these special events designed with your health in mind.

Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noonƒƒ February 28ƒƒ March 14ƒƒ March 28

Breast Center at Shawnee Mission Medical Center9100 W. 74th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS

The event is free. Mammograms will be billed to insurance. Space is limited. Register today by calling 913-676-6858.

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The Center for Pain Medicineis Now Serving Patients at Shawnee Mission Health-Prairie Star in LenexaTo better serve the Shawnee Mission Center for Pain Medicine’s expanding patient base, the Center has opened a new, second clinic located on the campus of Shawnee Mission Health-Prairie Star in Lenexa, KS. With full-time staffing and two procedure rooms, the new clinic offers the same services found at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center location, as well as an onsite pharmacy, imaging center and physical therapy. The specialists with the Center for Pain Medicine are Board-certified anesthesiologists who have specialized training in pain management and are certified in this subspecialty. The physicians use state-of-the-art image guided techniques to ensure safety and accuracy. In addition, the staff specializes in a multidisciplinary approach in assessing and treating pain, which includes a full-time clinical psychologist who specializes in treating the psychological effects of dealing with chronic pain. In addition to a variety of therapies to aid in the management of pain, the treating physicians offer interventional pain medicine, which provides a specialized group of minimally invasive surgical procedures typically done on an outpatient basis to alleviate acute, chronic or cancer-related pain conditions. The new office for the Center for Pain Medicine is located off of K-7 and Prairie Star Parkway at 23351 Prairie Star Parkway, Suite A145. For more information, call 913-676-2370 or visit CenterForPainMedicine.com. A referral from a doctor is required. To find a primary care physician, call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777.

When the Shawnee Mission Cancer Center opened in January 2014, area resident Marge Petzold had no idea it would make

such a difference in her life. “I knew they had opened a new center but really knew nothing about it,” said Petzold. Then in May, seemingly out of the blue, Petzold began experiencing leg cramps that became increasingly severe. “I was having a Doppler scan of my legs and they found a clot right at the knee,” said Petzold. “From there, they did a lung scan to see if there was an embolism. There was, and I was very lucky they found it so quickly. But it also showed a tumor in my other lung.” That was when Petzold met

Prasanth Reddy, MD, MPH, FACP, medical oncologist at the Shawnee Mission Cancer Center. “Marge’s initial reaction was to resist treatment,” said Reddy, “because she was unsure about what her quality of life would be.” But Reddy and Michael Hughes, MD, radiation oncologist at the Cancer Center, developed a customized plan using both chemotherapy and radiation treatments to fight Petzold’s lung cancer. “I just had an instant trust in Dr. Reddy,” said Petzold. “He was very straightforward, and convinced me to fight the disease.” After her initial diagnosis on May 9, Petzold started an aggressive, 8-week treatment plan, with weekly chemo treatments, and

almost daily radiation. “They would describe what was going on in your body in ways that made sense,” said Petzold. “I interacted with Dr. Hughes and his nurse the most, since I had radiation everyday.” Hughes notes that having a comprehensive Cancer Center also “makes treatment as convenient as possible for our patients.” And he appreciates knowing he and Reddy can just walk across the hallway to consult with each other about a patient’s diagnosis or treatment plan. Throughout her treatment period, Petzold stayed positive and hopeful, thanks in large part to the personal way she was treated. “I loved that they are so encouraging,” said Petzold. “By

Located on the southwest corner of the Shawnee

Mission Medical Center (SMMC) campus, the

Shawnee Mission Cancer Center is a central,

community location for comprehensive oncology

treatment, detection, prevention and support.

Working in coordination with SMMC’s inpatient oncology

unit, the Cancer Center’s outpatient capabilities include

diagnostic services like MRI and PET-CT scans; infusion

(chemo) therapy; radiation therapy; clinical research; genetic

counseling and testing; and physician offices.

The new Cancer Center is a nurturing place that

encourages partnership between patients and caregivers

and provides a soothing, comfortable environment featuring

numerous patient amenities.

“Treatment is just one part of your cancer journey,” said

Becca Bell, Executive Director, Shawnee Mission Health

Oncology Services. “The little things really matter. That’s

why this facility was designed down to the smallest details

for patient comfort and privacy, along with access to the best

technology available.”

Genuine Compassion is Cancer Treatment, Too.


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While she was undergoing cancer treatment, Petzold visited Camp Bluebird, a special retreat for adults who have been diagnosed with cancer. It offers a creative and educational atmosphere of support amidst the beauty of nature, in scenic Parkville, MO., only 25 miles from SMMC. The purpose of Camp Bluebird is to provide a time for listening and learning, a time for fun and fellowship, along with support and information about dealing with changes in family relationships after a cancer diagnosis. After attending, Petzold said, “I wish I had known about the Camp before. I would have volunteered or donated my time and talents. It was an incredible experience, and while I was there, I made a new, lifelong friend.” For more information about Camp Bluebird, visit ShawneeMission.org/campbluebird or call 913-676-8191.

nature, I’m a ‘don't let it get you down’ type of person. I always try to appear positive, even if I feel lousy. But they always knew if I was having a rough day, and did their best to help me through it.” Best of all, Reddy and Hughes are encouraged by the outcome of the treatment plan they developed for Petzold. “The results have been pretty amazing,” said Petzold. “I feel great. I’m living life to the fullest. And the Cancer

Center staff was almost as excited with my results as I was!” The Shawnee Mission Cancer Center program continues to grow, and has recently added two new providers: Nagendra Natarajan, MD, MPH, medical oncology and hematology, and Ragan VanLeeuwen, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, medical oncology. For more information about the new Shawnee Mission Cancer Center, call 913-632-9100 or visit ShawneeMission.org.


Adopt 21 good health tips in 31 daysIt's a New Year and time for a new you. At Shawnee Mission Health (SMH), we understand how hard it is to make and stick with healthy choices for you and your family. Wellness involves more than just the absence of disease. It is an active process of becoming aware and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. SMH is committed to the eight principles of CREATION Health — Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook and Nutrition. This unique, whole-person health philosophy helps those who want to achieve and maintain wellness for a healthy, happy life. Join us on a 31-day well-being challenge and make the power of choice work for you.

This January, the well-being experts at SMH are offering 31 tips - one per day - to help you make 2015 your best yet! We challenge you to adopt 21 of these small changes into your daily routine. Complete 21 of these challenges in the 31 days of January for a chance to win prizes. Visit ShawneeMission.org/live21 to learn more - and to print a free checklist to track your progress all month long. When you’ve completed your 21 tasks, submit your form to [email protected] or by mail to Shawnee Mission Medical Center, ASK-A-NURSE, 9100 W. 74th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204. Submissions are due by Feb. 9 to be eligible for the drawing.

Take your lunch to work today. The average person eats

out for lunch twice per week and spends $10 each time. Packing your lunch not only saves money, but offers more control over calories as well. To make it easy, try packing your lunch the night before. Or purchase pre-washed, ready-to-eat salad mixes and portion into containers in advance for the week ahead.

On your next grocery store trip, purchase only items on sale or generic brands. For many everyday items, like cheese, frozen vegetables or lunch meat, try picking up a generic brand or an on-sale item. Small savings can add up.

Make a list and stick to it. Whether it is grocery

shopping or a quick trip to Target, it’s easy to purchase more than you intended. If you’re known to impulse buy, create a shopping list before you go and purchase only those items. If you miss something, add it to your list for next week.

Save on over-the-counter medications. Did you know that doctors and pharmacists are more likely than the general public to buy generic? Consider buying generic for over-the-counter medications like aspirin.

Spring clean early this year. Sort through your closets and clothes to purge items you no longer need or want. Hold a garage sale or sell items on Craigslist or at a consignment store. Donate the rest.

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shopping or a quick trip to Target, it’s easy to purchase more than you intended. If you’re known to impulse buy, create a shopping list before you go and purchase only those items. If you miss something, add it to your list for next week.

Save on over-the-counter medications. Did you know that doctors and pharmacists are more likely than the general public to buy generic? Consider buying generic for over-the-counter medications like aspirin.

Spring clean early this year. Sort through your closets and clothes to purge items you no longer need or want. Hold a garage sale or sell items on Craigslist or at a consignment store. Donate the rest.

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Drink half your weight in ounces today. One of the best, natural ways to ward off cold and flu is to keep your membranes moist. This means drinking plenty of plain water. Also, consider purchasing a humidifier for your bedroom and run it during the night. When mucus membranes in your respiratory tract get dry and cracked, it is easier for viruses to enter the body. Visit ShawneeMission.org/live21 to view a video from naturopath Megan Schlick for other natural remedies for winter ailments.

Take the WEIGHTaware risk assessment. Are you concerned that you may be at risk for certain health issues as a result of your weight? Take our free, online WEIGHTaware risk assessment at ShawneeMission.org/tellmemyrisk.

Learn a lifesaving skill - CPR! When ordinary people beyond doctors and health care professionals perform hands-only CPR, a victim’s survival rate can double, or even triple. Sign up for a class online at ShawneeMission.org/classes or by calling the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777.

Schedule your annual wellness exam. One of the best ways to maintain good health throughout life is regular check-ups with your primary care provider. Schedule your annual exam today to stay on top of your recommended screenings. To find a doctor, visit ShawneeMission.org/primarycare or call ASK-A-NURSE, 913-676-7777.

Practice safe ways to walk on icy surfaces. Our natural tendency is to break a fall with our hands, leading to strained or torn ligaments, contusions or fractures. On icy and snowy surfaces, walk slower with shorter steps and flexed knees. If you start to fall, try to fall on your backside or side, as there is more padding there.

Quit smoking. It takes a lot of strength to quit smoking, but you can do it. Set a quit date, gain support from your friends and family, and readyyour plan to help you make it work this time. If you’d like to join a five-week program to keep you on track, consider signing up for Smoking Cessation at ShawneeMission.org/classes.

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Complete a Minute Movement® - Video #1. You don’t have to dedicate an hour at the gym to fit in your exercise. Visit ShawneeMission.org/live21 to watch this video from Aaron Wright, local fitness expert and creator of Minute Movement®, to learn how to make lasting changes, one minute at a time.

Stretch for five to 10 minutes. Often, at the beginning of the New Year, people are eager for a fresh start to their fitness regimen. Unfortunately, they often forget the importance of stretching and warming up the body. Stretching is an important part of any exercise plan - and provides relaxation benefits as well. Visit ShawneeMission.org/sportscare and click on the Stretching Program for ideas on how to get started.

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Managing Stress Identify your biggest stressors. The first

step to reducing stress is to identify what is causing it – is it your child’s messy room, that you’re always running late for work, or are you too busy to have any time to yourself? Next, you need to make an action plan that deals with it. You may also decide to try diffusing stress with physical activity. For example, both yoga and tai chi can help burn off extra energy, as well as teach you to focus your mind and let go of daily stress.


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Tr y a h e a l t h y substitution in your recipe. Did you know you can give recipes

a healthy boost with easy substitutions? Try substituting unsweet-ened applesauce for oil in your next muffin recipe, or use 2 large egg whites in place of 1 large whole egg - you'll not only reduce the calories, but fat and

cholesterol as well.

Make a healthy food choice today. Instead of chips or cookies as a snack, try a handful of almonds or a piece of fruit with peanut butter.

Sign up for a 21-day cleanse. Sign up for a challenge your body has been waiting for. Join naturopath Megan Schlick and take charge of your health with a 21-day whole foods diet

program. To learn more, call Shawnee Mission Holistic Care at 913-632-9860.

Read the nutrition facts labels on your favorite foods. Before you eat, read the serv-ing sizes and nutrients in your favorite foods for an eye-opening ex-perience. Are you really eating two servings of cereal every day instead of just one like you thought? Watch your

portions and choose items that are low in calories, cholesterol and sodium, while high in fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Eat breakfast today. Are you known to skip breakfast? Give your body the physical and mental boost it needs by fueling up with a healthy breakfast. Try oatmeal with skim milk or low-fat yogurt with fresh berries.

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Complete Minute Movement® #2. Visit ShawneeMission.org/live21 to watch this video and learn how to make lasting changes, one minute at a time.

Set a new fitness goal. Whether it's walking a mile or running a marathon, set a goal and work to achieve it. Interested in learning to walk or run a 5K? Sign up for this year's Women's Training Team at WomensTrainingTeam.com.


Track your steps. See how far you really walk in a day by tracking your steps with a pedometer or fitness tracker. Go for a walk after dinner or take the stairs instead of the elevator as you aim to reach 10,000 steps each day.


Sleep soundly tonight. Experts recommend you get between 7.5 and 8 hours of sleep every night. In addition to lowering stress levels, getting enough sleep can help improve physical and cognitive function.

Practice deep breathing. Breathe like a singer – deep, diaphragmatic breathing, also known as abdominal breathing, can help reduce stress and relieve pain. Try breathing in slowly through your nose and filling your abdomen, not chest, with air. Slowly breathe out.

Share five things you are grateful for today. Studies indicate that mental well-being can impact your physical well-being. Focus on gratitude today and write down five things you are thankful for. Even better, share your thoughts out loud with your family.

Have someone rub your feet or get a massage. Reduce stress and improve your health with a massage. Even a 15-minute chair massage can have lasting effects. Consider scheduling one through Life Dynamics Health & Wellness, 913-676-2833.

Do something nice for someone else today. Improve your outlook by giving back to others. For example, hold open the door for a stranger, send a note to a friend or donate items to your local food pantry.

Embrace your spirituality. Research indicates that a link exists between faith and wellness, both physically and mentally. Find a quiet, peaceful place to pray or focus on your faith.

Leave your gadgets behind. Take time to disconnect. Turn cell phones and other gadgets off and enjoy one meal - and real conversation - with your family.

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fter nearly a year of dealing with chronic elbow pain, which prevented local

resident Joan Davila from lifting and completing other daily tasks, she knew she had to do something. “I thought the pain would just go away if I rested it a bit or didn’t use it as much,” said Davila. “But that didn’t happen.” Davila met with an orthopedic specialist, and one of the options he discussed with her was a new procedure called Tenex Health TX™. Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) is first in the Kansas City metropolitan area to offer this procedure, which helps patients with tendon-related injuries live a more pain-free life. After doing some online research, Davila made an appointment with Mark Clifft, MD, an interventional radiologist at SMMC, who performed the area’s first Tenex procedure. “Unlike medical or physical therapies,” said Clifft, “Tenex removes the source of the pain — the damaged tissue — and helps stimulate a healing response.” Tenex is an outpatient procedure, usually taking only about 20 minutes.

“The patient is given a local anesthetic to numb the area,” said Clifft. “Then, a quarter-inch incision is made. Using ultra-sound guidance, we place a probe about the size of a toothpick in the damaged area, and use high-energy ultra-sound waves to destroy the diseased portion of the tendon, sparing the healthy portion.” “It was quite painless,” said Davila. “Within just a few days I could tell a difference. It seemed to get better and better. And after my 2-week follow up, I was amazed how quickly I was recovering. It was awesome!” “Most patients experience a minimum of 50 percent or greater pain reduction,” said Clifft. “Months later they either feel even less pain, or none at all.” Clifft is one of a group of highly trained specialists across the U.S. who began performing the procedure in 2012, and have now helped more than 20,000 patients nationwide. “If you’re suffering from golf elbow,

tennis elbow, runner’s knee, plantar fasciitis or any other chronic tendon pain,” said Clifft, “this procedure could be the answer you’ve been looking for.” “Dr. Clifft and his staff were amazing,” said Davila. “They made me feel totally comfortable and relaxed. Best of all, I don’t even have to think about my elbow any more. I’ve resumed all my normal activities.” For more information or to find out if you are a candidate for the Tenex Health TX™ procedure, call 913-676-2094.


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These classes focus on the specific fitness needs of new moms and the postnatal body and will target all major muscle groups. Babies should be 6 weeks-18 months and they are worn by moms during a portion of the class. Each class concludes with a fun baby activity or song that changes weekly.Mondays, Jan. 5-26 ($60)Mondays, Feb. 2–23 ($60)Mondays, March 2-30 ($75)All Classes: 10-11 a.m.

FITMOM 2 BETM

Get healthy and stay healthy during pregnancy. By increasing muscular balance and cardiovascular endurance, you’ll be ready to endure the physical demands of pregnancy, delivery and postnatal recovery. Modifications are offered for every stage and comfort level of pregnancy.Wednesdays, Jan. 7-28 Wednesdays, Feb. 4-25 Wednesdays, March 4-25All Classes: 6:30-7:30 p.m.Cost: $60

INFANT MASSAGEAn interactive session in which parents are taught a basic massage routine for their baby with special instruction in alternate

techniques tailored to their baby’s needs.Jan. 27, 10-11:30 a.m.Feb. 24, 4-5:30 p.m.March 24, 10-11:30 a.m.Cost: $35

TAI CHILearn to manage stress, find well-being, and im-prove sports performance, dexterity, balance and more through Tai Chi and Qigong meditations and exercises. Sundays, Jan. 11-Feb. 15Wednesdays, Jan. 14-Feb. 18Sundays, March 1-April 5Wednesdays, March 4-April 8Sunday classes: 1-2 p.m.Wednesday classes: 5:15-6:15 p.m.Cost: $60

YOGA FOR LIFE – MIXED LEVELThis is an all-levels Hatha yoga class. Some yoga experience recommended. This class will work with basic yoga modifications through intermediate varia-tions of poses. Feel better than you have in years. Tuesdays, Jan. 6-27 Tuesdays, Feb. 3-24Tuesdays, March 3-31All classes: 5:30-6:45 p.m.Cost: $60

YOGA GENTLE/RESTORATIVEGentle yoga is appropriate for seniors or students who simply prefer to move at a slower pace. You’ll explore range of motion in a variety of restorative postures,

Feb. 28, 8:30-10:30 a.m.Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.March 13, noon-2 p.m.March 13, 2:30-4:30 p.m.March 16, 5-7 p.m.March 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m.March 28, 8:30-10:30 a.m.March 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Cost: $35

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPRDesigned to meet the pro-fessional requirements for CPR, this course includes one- and two- rescuer CPR and obstructed airway for adults, children and infants. It includes the use of one-way devices, bag valve mask and AED. An AHA Healthcare Provider course completion card, valid for two years, will be issued upon successful completion of performance skills and a written test. Jan. 15, Feb. 5, Feb. 26, March 19All Classes: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $60

REAFF: HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPRDesigned to meet the pro-fessional requirements for CPR, this course includes one- and two-rescuer CPR and obstructed airway for adult, child and infant. It in-cludes the use of one-way valve devices, bag-valve mask and AED. An AHA Healthcare Provider card, valid for two years, will be issued upon successful completion of performance

CPR BLS FOR HEALTH-CARE PROVIDERS SKILLS SESSIONThis course is a three-part certification with AHA online testing and SMMC practical testing – renewal and full course. Part One is online cogni-tive lessons to be done independently at onlineaha.org. Parts Two and Three are hands-on skills practice and testing at SMMC, and must be completed within 60 days of completing Part One. Part One is conducted strictly by AHA; the fee has no affiliation with the fees for Parts Two and Three conducted at SMMC. Participants must successfully complete Part One with AHA and bring a copy of their certificate to the course. Must complete requirements within class time or you will be referred to attend the six-hour Healthcare Provider CPR class. An AHA Healthcare Provider card, valid for two years, will be issued upon successful comple-tion of performance skills. Jan. 9, noon-2 p.m.Jan. 9, 2:30-4:30 p.m.Jan. 19, 5-7 p.m.Jan. 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m.Jan. 31, 8:30-10:30 a.m.Jan. 31, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Feb. 13, noon-2 p.m.Feb. 13, 2:30-4:30 p.m.Feb. 16, 5-7 p.m.Feb. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

using props to modify postures and explore gentle opening of the body. This class includes breathing exercise and meditation.Tuesdays, Jan. 6-27 Tuesdays, Feb. 3-24Tuesdays, March 3-31All classes: 1:30-2:30 p.m. OR 7-8 p.m.Cost: $60

CPR & Life Saving

The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instruction-al materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

BABYSITTING: A SERIOUS BUSINESS This course teaches infant and child care, first aid, general safety, accident prevention and child development for baby sitters ages 11 and older.3 Session: Jan. 19, 21 and 28 (4-6:30 p.m.)2 Session: Feb. 15 (1-5 p.m.) & 22 (1-4:30 p.m.)3 Session: March 16-18 (1-3:30 p.m.)Cost: $45

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Shawnee Mission Health

Community Wellness & Parenting Classes



CPR SALVACORA-ZONES® PEDIATRIC PRIMEROS AUX-ILIOS/CPR/AEDEste es un curso en un salón de clases, basado en video, dirigido por un instructor que enseña a cualquier persona las habi-lidades críticas necesarias para responder y mane-jar una emergencia de primeros auxilios, asfixia o paro cardiaco repentino en los primeros minutos hasta que los servicios médicos de emergencia (EMS) lleguen. Este curso es para cualquier persona con limitada o nula formación médica. Los estudiantes aprenden habilidades tales como la forma de tratar un sangrado, esguinces, fracturas, estado de choque y otras emergencias de primeros auxilios. El curso

skills and a written test. Must bring a current AHA Healthcare Provider course completion card to course. Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15All Classes: 1:30-4:30 p.m.Cost: $55

FAMILY AND FRIENDS CPRThis course covers chok-ing management, adult/child CPR and AED, and infant CPR. Ideal for new or expecting parents, grandparents and anyone watching over children. This course does not cover first aid, and no course completion card provided.Jan. 11, Jan. 17, Jan. 28, Feb. 8,Feb. 21, Feb. 25, March 8,March 21, March 25Weekday classes: 6-9 p.m.Saturday classes: 9 a.m.-noonSunday classes: 2-5 p.m.Cost: $45

CPR FAMILIA Y AMIGOS Este curso enseña respiración cardiopul-monar (CPR); incluye CPR para adultos, y CPR para niños y CPR para infantes. También, enseña cómo actuar ante asfixias en adultos, niños e infantes. El curso ofrece capacitación para cualquier persona que desee aprender. Esta clase es ideal para nuevos o futuros, padres o abuelos. 8 meses de embarazo, inscríbase a su propia dis-creción. Esta clase durará aproximadamente 4 horas.Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $45

HEARTSAVER® ADULT, CHILD AND INFANT FIRST AIDThis course teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until EMS arrives. Learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, bro-ken bones, shock and other

first aid emergencies. This course does not include CPR or AED training. An AHA course completion card will be issued upon successful completion of performance of skills. Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10All Classes: 6-9 p.m.Cost: $40

HEARTSAVER® CPR AND AED This course covers choking management, adult/child CPR and AED, and infant CPR. Designed for anyone with limited or no medical training or anyone who needs a course completion card to meet job require-ments. An AHA course completion card will be issued upon successful completion of performance of skills. $10 discount of-

fered if taken with Heartsaver®

Adult, Child and Infant First Aid class. Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 17

All Classes: 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $50

HEARTSAVER® PEDIATRIC FIRST AID WITH CPR AND AEDDesigned to meet the regulatory and credentialed training requirements for child care workers in Kansas and Missouri. This course covers choking management, child CPR and AED, and infant CPR. Ideal for new or expect-ing parents, grandparents and anyone watching over children. An AHA course completion card will be issued upon suc-cessful completion of performance of skills.Jan. 23, Jan. 25, Feb. 22,Feb. 27, March 22, March 27Weekday Classes: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday Classes: 1-6 p.m.Cost: $60

S U PP O RT G RO U P S

Better Breathers Club Meets the second Monday of each month from 4-5 p.m.

Breast Cancer Connection Meets twice for your convenience-the second Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m., repeating the following day, Thursday, from 1-2:30 p.m.

Breastfeeding Support Group Meets every Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m.

Live Well With Diabetes Meets the first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m.-noon. Call 913-676-2548 for more information and room location.

Diabetes Support Group – Spanish Call 913-676-2548 for more information and room location.

Families Anonymous Meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 6:45-8:15 p.m.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meets the third Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m.

Pediatric Oncology Bereavement Support Group Meets the third Thursday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m.

Perinatal Bereavement Support Group Meets the first and third Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. Call 913-676-6888 for more information.

Postpartum Emotional Support Group Meets Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call 913-632-4223.

Pregnancy After a Loss Support Group Meets the second Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. Call 913-632-4223 for more information.

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Parent Connect Group Meets the second Friday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, email [email protected].

SMMC Prostate Cancer Support Group Meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7 p.m.

Stroke Support – One Day at a Time Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m.

Survivors of Suicide – A Healing Journey Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, call 913-681-3050.

United Ostomy Assoc. of America Meets the second Wednesday of February, April, May, June, August, October and November from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 913-649-3455.

Widow Friendship Exchange Meets every Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m.

All support groups are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777 or visit

ShawneeMission.org/Classes for support group locations.

proporciona capacitación para cualquier persona que desea aprender prim-eros auxilios básicos, CPR (resucitación cardiopulmo-nar), y AED (desfibrilador automático externo) para niños y bebés. Los partici-pantes recibirán un tarjeta del curso de Heartsaver®.Jan. 24, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Cost: $60

HEARTSAVER® ADULT FIRST AID/CPR/AEDThis course teaches critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until EMS arrives. This course also covers adult CPR and AED use. An AHA course completion card will be issued upon successful completion of

performance of skills.Jan. 26, March 23All Classes: 5-9:30 p.m.Cost: $55

HEARTSAVER® ADULT FIRST AID WITH BLOODBORNE PATHOGENSThis course includes first aid and teaches students how to protect against, act on, clean up and report on exposure to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace. Designed to meet OSHA job require-ments. This course does not include CPR or AED training. A Bloodborne Pathogens certificate and an AHA course completion card will be issued upon successful completion of performance skills.Feb. 23, 5:30-8 p.m.Cost: $40



ant parents and anyone else who wants to learn how wonderful life with babies and dogs can be!Jan. 17, Feb. 14, March 14All Classes: 10 a.m.-noonCost: $30

BABY SIGNING TIME WITH MUSICLearn how to incorporate American Sign Language into daily life using fun songs, stories and rhymes to enhance communication with your child. Designed for little ones ages zero to 5 years. For a sibling discount, please call ASK-A-NURSE to register. Thursdays, Jan. 8-29Thursdays, Feb. 12-March 5Tuesdays, March 19-April 9All Classes: 10-11 a.m.Cost: $60

BECOMING A LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTGuide your children to become responsible for their lives while putting the joy back into parent-ing with “Love & Logic” principles, developed by the Cline/Fay Institute. Help set limits calmly without losing your temper. Jan. 10, Feb. 7All Classes: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Cost: $65

SIBLING: 3-5Children ages 3-5 will learn how to get ready for their newborn sibling. They will learn what to expect with a new baby in the house, experience a simulated womb, tour the Birth Center to see where Mom and their new brother or sister will be and wrap a special gift for them. Saturday, Jan. 31, 9-10 a.m.Thursday, Feb. 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.Tuesday, March 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m.Cost: $15

SIBLING: 6-8Children ages 6 to 8 will learn how to get ready for their newborn sibling.

more. Partners will have an opportunity to experience pregnancy by wearing the Empathy Belly. Includes Newborn Care class and a tour of the Shawnee Mission Birth Center.Mondays, Jan. 5-Feb. 2Thursdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 5Wednesdays, Jan. 14-Feb. 11Tuesdays, Jan. 20-Feb. 17Mondays, Feb. 9-March 9Thursdays, Feb. 12-March 12Wednesdays, Feb. 18-March 18Tuesdays, Feb. 24-March 24Thursdays, March 5-April 2Thursdays, March 19-April 16Wednesdays, March 25-April 22All Classes: 6:30-8:30 p.m.Cost: $65

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION ONLINEThis method of preparing for childbirth might be a good fit if you prefer to learn at your own pace, have been placed on bed rest, or if your work/travel schedules prevent you from commit-ting to a traditional class. Access to a certified child-birth instructor is available through email and phone. Cost: $80

CHILDBIRTH: NATURAL STRATEGIESOur one-time class is a perfect addition to Childbirth one-day or five-week classes. A certified instruc-tor provides an opportunity for you to create your birth vision by clarifying values, writing a birth plan and prac-ticing additional relaxation and comfort measures. Par-ticipants need to complete a childbirth preparation class prior to attendance.Jan. 28, March 2All Classes: 6:30-9 p.m.Cost: $30

CHILDBIRTH REFRESHER AND VBACA refresher class for parents to focus on this pregnancy while reflect-ing on the last. A certified childbirth instructor will review stages of labor, what to expect at the hospital,

They will learn what to expect with a new baby in the house, experience a simulated womb, tour the Birth Center to see where Mom and their new brother or sister will be and wrap a special gift for them. Thursday, Jan. 8 Thursday, Feb. 5Tuesday, March 23All Classes: 6:30-8 p.m.Cost: $15

Prenatal Education

BIRTH CENTER TOURAre you looking for the right hospital for you and for your baby to enter the world in? If so, come join us on a free tour of the Shaw-nee Mission Birth Center. If you are enrolled in a five-week or all-day childbirth preparation course, the tour is included in the class content. For dates and to register, call ASK-A-NURSE at 913-676-7777.

BREASTFEEDING: ONLINEThis method of preparing to breastfeed might be a good fit if you prefer to learn at your own pace, have been placed on bed rest or if your work/travel schedules prevent you from committing to a tradi-tional class. This self-paced course is a mix of self-study, reading and video clips with use of an access code and book. Access to a certified breastfeeding edu-cator is available through email and phone as you work through the class. Cost: $40

BREASTFEEDING: GETTING OFF TO A GOOD STARTThis beginner breastfeed-ing class covers the first feedings through the first three weeks at home. Top-ics include benefits, what you need before baby is here, positioning, latching

and breast care. Partners are encouraged to attend.Jan. 3 (1-3:30 p.m.), Jan. 7,Jan. 12, Jan. 19, Jan. 29,Feb. 1 (1-3:30 p.m.), Feb. 9, Feb. 18, Feb. 24, Feb. 28, March 3, March 9, March 11, March 21, March 30Weekdays: 6:30-9 p.m.Saturdays: 9-11:30 a.m.Cost: $20

BREASTFEEDING: RETURNING TO WORK AND PUMPINGThis class covers from the time babies are about three weeks old on and answers questions such as how to bottle feed a breastfed baby, what type of pump works best for you, pump care and breast milk storage. Partners are encouraged to attend. Jan. 6, Jan. 14, Jan. 24, Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 19,Feb. 23, March 2, March 18,March 24, March 28Weekdays: 6:30-8 p.m.Saturdays: 9-10:30 a.m.Cost: $20

CHILDBIRTH—ONE DAYPerfect for those unable to attend the five-week series. A certified childbirth instructor will provide information on the stages of labor, comfort measures and positions, what to expect at the hospital, medications, Shawnee Mission Birth Center tour and much more. Please register for your free Newborn Care class.Jan. 4, Jan. 10, Jan. 17, Jan. 18,Jan. 24, Feb. 1, Feb. 7, Feb. 15, Feb. 21, Feb. 28,March 1, March 7, March 15March 21, March 28All Classes: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Cost: $75

CHILDBIRTH—FIVE WEEKOur five-week compre-hensive childbirth class series covers stages of labor, comfort measures and birthing positions, what to expect at the hospital, medications and much

CREATIONHEALTH

The Mommy & Me Boutique is a new

mother’s source for breast pumps, nursing bras and breastfeeding

support products, helping to ease the transition into

motherhood.

• Located within the new Shawnee Mission Birth Center.

• Nursing bras, camisoles and gowns with the help from our certified bra fitter.

• Medela breast pumps for rent and sale.

• New mom products like Baby K’Tan, Belly Bandit and Motherlove herbal supplements.

• Fresh flowers, gifts and more.

We welcome all new moms, regardless of

where they delivered!

For more information, call 913-632-4121

or visit MommyandMeKC.com.

HoursMonday-Thursday,

10 a.m.-5 p.m.Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Located within the Shawnee Mission

Birth Center75th Street & I-35

Parent Education

BABIES DON’T BARKThis class offers positive, practical and fun solutions for new and expect-

Massage Therapy ServicesRelax and rejuvenate with a 30-, 60- or 90-minute massage at Life Dynamics. Choose from a variety of massage techniques, including:

3 Swedish 3 Trigger Point 3 Sports 3 Deep Tissue 3 Prenatal 3 Cranial Sacral 3 Chair (10 or 20 minutes) 3 Stone (90 minutes)

Call the Life Dynamics Health and Wellness Center at 913-676-2833 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

positions and comfort measures, medications and more. Also includes topics specific to anyone interest-ed in having a VBAC (Vagi-nal Birth After Cesarean) with your upcoming birth. Feb. 4, 6:30-9 p.m.Cost: $30

GRANDPARENTS CLASSFirst-time and experienced grandparents will learn how to support their son or daughter and spouse’s new role as parents, plus current safety issues.Jan. 15, Feb. 10,March 7 (9-11 a.m.)All Classes: 6-8 p.m.Cost: $20

NEWBORN CARE Learn what to expect at the hospital, the importance of newborn tests and procedures, baby basics such as bathing, diapering, cord care, safe sleep, calm-ing techniques, Happiest Baby on the Block and much more. Included in the Childbirth five-week class. Jan. 3, Jan. 5, Jan. 13, Jan. 22, Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 3, Feb. 12, Feb. 16, Feb. 21, Feb. 25, March 6,March 10, March 14, March 16, March 31. Weekdays: 6:30-9 p.m.Saturdays: 9-11:30 a.m.Cost: $30

Specialty Classes

BIG EXERCISES FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASEThis class offers people with Parkinson’s dis-ease the opportunity to continue to practice the BIG exercises under the supervision of specially trained physical thera-pists. Therapist approval required to participate.Jan. 6-29, Feb. 2-26, March 3-26Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Cost: $60/monthly

For more information or to register for any of these classes, visit ShawneeMission.org/Classes. For complimentary classes, please call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777 to register.

STOP DIABETES BEFORE IT STARTSDid you know that 60 percent of people with pre-diabetes can avoid dia-betes with simple lifestyle changes? Join Registered Nurse Armida Olsen and Registered Dietitian Shelly Buehler to learn what pre-diabetes means and how to prevent it from turning into diabetes.Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m.Cost: $10

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITYThis 12-week class series is for anyone interested in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. This pro-gram features simple food plans, strategies for eating out, positive food attitudes, how to deal with emotional eating, behavior change techniques and more. Cost includes two sets of lab work at the beginning and end of the program. To register, please call the Outpatient Nutrition Clinic at 913-676-2495.Jan. 22-April 9, 5:30-6:20 p.m.Cost: $149

PERENNIAL GARDENING IN KANSASConscious gardening that’s beautiful, doable, florifer-ous, fruitful and sustainable for the gardeners and the environment. This class will cover a few impor-tant skills in maintaining a perennial garden such as simple plant propaga-tion and basic pruning. Feb. 5, 6:30-8 p.m.Cost: $5

CANCER REHABILITATION THROUGH PHYSICAL THERAPYPatients with cancer or a history of cancer often have physical side effects that decrease their quality of

life. Cancer rehabilitation, during or after a course of cancer treatment, can help you decrease fatigue, improve physical function, counteract pain and muscle tightness, and improve your psychological well-being. Join Molly Reynolds, MSPT, Lisa Rohrbaugh, DPT, and Kimberly Traub, DPT, for an engaging discussion and practice session on how physical therapy cancer re-habilitation can help. Light snacks will be provided.Feb. 9, 4:30-6 p.m.Cost: Complimentary

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR BREAKGoing from point A to point B is what our lives have become as we race to the finish line trying to get everything accomplished. In just a few minutes a day, you can reverse your mental and physical stress by practicing a few stress-relieving exercises that will re-energize, re-focus and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit!Feb. 16, 5:30-7 p.m.Cost: Complimentary

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EATJoin Barb Marsh, registered dietitian and SMMC’s Nutrition Clinic Coordina-tor, for easy tips on how to eat healthy. Barb will cover nutrition strate-gies for controlling your weight, reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease and identify foods that help you look younger and increase your energy.Feb. 26, 5:30-7 p.m.Cost: Complimentary

CREATION HEALTHLearn how to live a healthier, happier and more fulfilled life through the CREATION Health lifestyle principles. These liberating principles empower us to live an abun-dantly satisfying life and can

paths. Without them, a group of plants planted together is simply a flower bed and not a garden.March 12, 6:30-8 p.m.Cost: $5

STRAIGHT TALK ON MEN’S HEALTH, E.D. & INCONTINENCEJoin Urologist Son T. Nguyen, MD, in learning about both short-term and long-term permanent solu-tions for Erectile Dysfunc-tion and Male Incontinence. You and your partner are encouraged to attend. March 24, 5:30-7 p.m.Cost: Complimentary

StopSmoking

SMOKING CESSATION Learn to live smoke-free with the help of a former smoker and a support group in this five-week, nine-session program. Attendance in all sessions will enhance your success. Jan. 5-Feb. 2March 2-30All Classes: 6:30-8 p.m.Cost: $110


Massage Therapy Services

quickly be learned and eas-ily remembered by using the acronym C.R.E.A.T.I.O.N—Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust/Faith in God, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook, Nutrition. Join this four-week, four-session class and make the power of choice work for you. Wednesdays, March 4-25, 6-8 p.m.Cost: $85

YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND SECURITY IN TROUBLING TIMESPlease join Steve Haynes, SMMC Security Services, for this timely and informa-tive class. You’ll hear an overview of steps you can take to protect yourself and loved ones from a variety of threats that exist in today’s fast paced modern environment.March 5, 5:30-7 p.m.Cost: Complimentary

LET’S GET MOVINGWouldn't it be wonderful if you could snap your fingers and realize your deepest health and fitness desires? The first step to getting started and creating an active lifestyle is to begin believing that you can do it! Plain and simple, exercise is medicine. In fact, if exercise came in a pill form it would be the most powerful and effective medicine the world has ever known. Join Leslie Mackey, exercise physiologist and manager of Life Dynamics Health & Wellness for an engaging presentation on how you can include fitness in your everyday life and become empowered to get moving, re-energizing and recaptur-ing your health and fitness.March 10, 5:30-7 p.m.Cost: Complimentary

HARDSCAPES AND GARDEN PATHSHow to design hard-scapes and solid garden

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EXPERT FAMILY CARE

CLOSE TO HOMEShawnee Mission Primary Care offers seven Johnson County locations, same-day appointments and expert care from the doctors you trust. To learn more, visit

ShawneeMission.org/primarycare or call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center, 24/7, at 913-676-7777.

De Soto8960 Commerce Drive, Suite 4EDe Soto, KS 66018913-789-3961

Leawood5420 W. 151st StreetLeawood, KS 66224913-632-9660

Lenexa8700 Bourgade, Suite 2Lenexa, KS 66219913-676-8400

Prairie Star23351 Prairie Star Parkway, Suite A245Lenexa, KS 66227913-676-8630

Prairie View Medical Building7301 E. Frontage RoadShawnee Mission, KS 66204913-789-1940

Shawnee Crossings6815 Hilltop Road, Suite 100Shawnee, KS 66226913-632-9600

Shawnee Mission Medical Building9119 W. 74th Street, Suite 150Shawnee Mission, KS 66204913-789-1980

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