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Our very own, Erin Gilmore, an RN for Dr. Thomas Samuelson, was awarded "Nurse of the Week" in Kansas City Nursing News Magazine. Way to go Erin! "I just like being with people. It's most rewarding when you have a patient that's struggling and you make them...
Patient engagement; these two simple words are being used more and more these days. With the rise of Social Media and the increase in Government regulations around providers being actively engaged with their patients, we think it is time to jump in an embrace changes...
Did you know you can create an account on our patient portal? There are so many cool things you can do with this account- but we will get to all the options after a quick how to. Go to our website www.kcbj.com Click on the green button on the right ‘sign into your...
Well this question depends on who and when you ask. As with any new technology or significant change, there is a learning curve. Remember the new remote for your T.V. or the new cell phone? However, once you learn it, you love it.
Our office staff has decided that we would like to do something as a group to give back to the Ronald McDonald House at Children’s Mercy. There is staff here at KCBJ that have even stayed in the house or utilized the room in the past and several of our staff...
"You’re a medical practice, why are you on Pinterest as a business?" I get that question a lot, in fact for the first 2 months we joined Pinterest, I was getting the question from my co-workers. Oh and "um what is Pinterest? I looked at it but don't get it"...
Gel Injections Explained A friend of your friend’s brother has just told you that he had rooster parts injected into his knee for arthritis and his pain has improved. Now it is time to ask your provider about other options for your knee pain.
An Electromygraphy (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) has been ordered, and when it was described to you, your first thought was, “I am getting a needle torture test!” Well you can relax, we are not in the torture business! You are getting EMG test because you...
Bone Density Test: Why is it important for you? A bone density test determines if you have osteoporosis, a disease that causes a decrease in bone mass causing weaker bones with a higher risk of bone fracture.
Surgery Preparation You have decided to have joint replacement surgery. Preparing mentally for this surgery is important for you and for your family or support person. The pain and activity limitations after surgery will be different than what you have been...
