Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Bariatric Care

Every month, Mosaic Life Care recognizes caregivers who go “above and beyond” and demonstrate one or more of Mosaic’s core values – Diversity and Inclusion, Sacred Trust, Integrity and Life Care – through the In-the-Spotlight Outstanding Performance Award (ITSOPA). Caregivers, patients and visitors can nominate any caregiver, doctor, advanced practice nurse or volunteer for this award. ITSOPA recipients are given the chance to become the Caregiver of the Month.

Please help us congratulate our most recent Caregivers of the Month:

Robert Brown, maintenance technician — Life Care
Cassie Burns, LPN — Sacred Trust
James Bartley, DO — Sacred Trust

Do you know a caregiver, doctor, advanced practice nurse or volunteer who deserves this award? You can nominate them for an ITSOPA by completing the form at myMLC.com/spotlight.

Good morning 👋

A friendly reminder there is no Chiefs Training Camp today. Camp will resume on Friday.

Check out this fun contest for Red Rally, happening this Saturday in the City of St. Joseph, MO Government Civic Center Park.

Do you have an uncanny resemblance to certain players or personalities? If so, you might have the chance to win prizes and bragging rights at this year's Red Rally! Eagle Communications, K-Jo 105.5 and Qcountry 92.7 will be hosting a variety of look-alike contests. Dress up as:
-Patrick Mahomes
-Andy Reid
-The Kelce Brothers
-Taylor Swift
-Taylor and Travis
-Chiefs Fan with Flair

You can upload a photo of you dressed in your attire online now at https://bit.ly/4ffwyRh or register in-person at the Red Rally. Participants at the event must be there by 4pm. Prizes will be given in each costume category with the grand prize being a pair of tickets to a pre-season game. Winners will be chosen by crowd participation.

The Red Rally is a collaboration of Made With Uncommon Character, St. Joseph, MO, an organization supported by Mosaic Life Care, the city of St. Joseph, St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph School District, and Visit St. Joseph, Missouri. For more information on the Red Rally, visit https://bit.ly/RedRally.

🏈 Chiefs Training Camp is off to a fantastic start. The energy is electric, and the fans are making it an unforgettable experience. From incredible plays to unforgettable moments with fans, it's all happening here in St. Joseph. Let's get ready for an amazing season ahead!

Last week we partnered with Missouri Western State University to offer safety training for The Kansas City Chiefs interns. These interns will be stationed all throughout training camp to help keep fans safe.

ONE. MORE. DAY. That’s right, The Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp officially begins tomorrow! Baby Patrick and Travis have made their way over to Missouri Western State University campus for another great year of camp. Be sure to catch them on the field and enjoy the world champs as they begin the journey to a 3-peat!

PUBLIC SIGHTING! Baby Patrick and Travis were at City Hall today envisioning how awesome the Chiefs Red Rally is going to be. Make plans to join the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and City of St. Joseph, MO Government on July 27 as we're officially two days away from camp.

Opening press conference ✅

Jersey presentation with The Kansas City Chiefs ✅

Now, it's time to hit the field and get to work. Let's go, Chiefs Kingdom! 🏈

Mosaic is aware of reports of a nationwide outage affecting software in numerous industries. We want to assure you that Mosaic is still open and operational. Your doctor's appointments are still scheduled as planned.

Here's what you may experience:

We may experience slower check-in times due to the outage.
We may be using alternative methods for communication or record keeping.

What to do:

Please arrive for your appointment as scheduled.
Bring a list of your current medications.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you today!

🎉 Congratulations to our recent recipient, Mary Jo Shaver, RN, from the Intensive Care Unit at Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph, Medical Center. The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Last month, Mary Jo was nominated for going above and beyond for one of her patients. Mary Jo’s nomination reads:

“Our lives changed April 14 when our loved one became extremely ill in the ICU and unfortunately succumbed to his illness. However, while we grieve our loss, we are also so fortunate for the care and experience we had as a family. Mary Jo is a nurse we will never forget. From the time Mary Jo started her shift, she made sure she made us feel like our loved one was her only patient, even though we know she had others. The care that Mary Jo provided was nothing short of angelic. Mary Jo prayed with us every time a pastor came by, which was frequently. She spoke with the doctor for us every time we requested. She sat down at the bedside and talked with us, cried with us, hugged us, reassured us and advised us. Even though we both work in health care, being on the other side of things was very different for us. Even though we knew everything that was going on, we still needed the education and reassurance that she provided.

“Toward the final moments we had with our loved one, Mary Jo allowed all 15 of us in the room to hold him, to pray and to sing hymns. She sat down in the room, out of the way, and waited for everyone to agree on when morphine could be administered to help with his transition. She never left our side when we needed her, and boy, did we need her. I can assure you that while we have no complaints about any other staff we encountered in the hospital, Mary Jo was exactly who we needed that day. She has a true gift and will always remain a special part of our lives. We will never forget her because of her truly amazing and compassionate care.”

Please join us in congratulating Mary Jo for receiving The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses! To nominate the outstanding nurse in your life, complete the form on the Mosaic website at myMLC.com/daisy.

SLURP! We found baby Patrick and Travis enjoying a nice iced coffee this morning as they make their way out of Mosaic Life Care for their next adventure. Where will they land next as we're officially three days away from The Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University?

KETCHUP with baby Patrick and Travis! Today, they were spotted sneaking in the caregiver café at Mosaic to enjoy some tasty snacks. Where will their journey lead to next as we're officially four days away from The Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University?

We’re getting ready for you, !

Here are some new additions to the 2024 KC Chiefs Training Camp:

🏥 Check out our new medical building! It’s located as you enter camp through the main gate. We’re here to take care of your medical needs, and remember: stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and take breaks in the shade to beat the heat.

🛍️ New Pro Shop building for all your Chiefs apparel!

😎 Additional shade areas have been added; one is located near the concession stands. Misting tents are also available if you need to cool down!

💙 Look for Medical Team clinical caregivers in blue shirts if you need assistance.

Get ready for some epic plays and unforgettable memories. We’ll see you soon!

Additional Training Camp information: www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/faqs

Special delivery! We welcomed baby Patrick and Travis to Mosaic Life Care this morning. Stay tuned as they journey their way over to The Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University which is officially five days away.

Hey The Kansas City Chiefs fans, we have our first Training Camp opinion poll! Don't forget camp starts next week. 😃

Blackwell Road is currently closed this morning. Patients who are accessing Mosaic Life Care Family Care North Pointe and Plastic Surgery and Dermatology at St. Joseph will need to enter from the Belt Hwy. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

We're inside of two weeks until The Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp begins at Missouri Western State University! 🦅🦁

For more than a decade, Mosaic has been proud to be the official health care sponsor of training camp. 🏈 Thank you to all the fans and businesses in our community for supporting training camp!

Freedom isn't free, and we're thankful for all the sacrifices made by so many so we could live free in America. 🇺🇸 Have a safe and happy Independence Day with your loved ones. 🧨

We are celebrating this summer reminding ourselves, our teammates and our patients that we are truly Stronger Together. It takes all of us at Mosaic to provide the best and safest care possible to our patients and to support and encourage each other every day.

Welcome to our new hires! Check out their reasons for joining us in each photo caption. 👍

Thank you to these young men for this heartfelt gesture and donation to help local breast cancer patients! 💝

Every month, Mosaic Life Care recognizes caregivers who go “above and beyond” and demonstrate one or more of Mosaic’s core values – Diversity and Inclusion, Sacred Trust, Integrity and Life Care – through the In–the–Spotlight Outstanding Performance Award (ITSOPA). Caregivers, patients and visitors can nominate any caregiver, doctor, advanced practice nurse or volunteer for this award. ITSOPA recipients are given the chance to become the Caregiver of the Month.

Please help us congratulate our most recent Caregivers of the Month:

🏆 Baleigh Carrithers, community care worker — Sacred Trust
🏆 Brian Spinks, DO — Integrity
🏆 Chelsea Greer, PCA — Integrity

Do you know a caregiver, doctor, advanced practice nurse or volunteer who deserves this award? You can nominate them for an ITSOPA by completing the form at myMLC.com/spotlight.

We are excited to, once again, be the presenting sponsor of The Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp. Seeing our community come together for Red Rally is one of our favorite parts each year!

Get your red on and join the fun as we welcome the Back-to-Back Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs to Training Camp at the Red Rally on Saturday, July 27, at Civic Center Park in downtown St. Joseph.

The Saturday event kicks off at 1pm, with live music, food and drink vendors, inflatables for kids, and fun for everyone. Official Red Rally t-shirts will be available for purchase.

Entertainment includes local country music artist Hailey Hatley, country music singer/songwriter Blane Howard, and the Taylor Swift Experience – Sparks Fly, along with popular Kansas City radio personalities. The Red Rally will include Shawn Barber, former Chiefs player ambassadors, KC Wolf, and Rumble.

The Red Rally is a collaboration of Made with Uncommon Character, an organization supported by Mosaic Life Care, the City of St. Joseph, St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph School District, and the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 27, from 1-6pm for another fun-filled Red Rally you won’t want to miss. Watch for more details to come.

Today is International Yoga Day, and people worldwide will be striking warrior poses to celebrate. In this corner of the world, Mosaic recognizes yoga as a powerful tool for improving physical and mental well-being and can be especially beneficial for those with a cancer diagnosis.

“Yoga helps cancer patients, and survivors by reducing fatigue, improving sleep and decreasing pain,” says Jess Bledsoe, Mosaic physical therapy assistant and yoga instructor. “Additionally, it supports mental health by decreasing anxiety and enhancing overall emotional well-being.”

Mosaic Cancer Care offers free yoga classes every Tuesday from 4 – 5 p.m. in St. Joseph. It is open to any current or past patient, family member, caregiver or friend.

Call (816) 271-7017 to make a reservation. Check out other cancer-related events at https://www.mymlc.com/Main/Service/cancer-care/cancer-care-events/.

This study highlights the safety of metabolic and bariatric surgery. Operations for obesity are as safe as commonly performed surgeries such as gallbladder removal.

Bariatric surgery is as safe as other common operations: an analysis of the ACS-NSQIP Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) is the most effective management for patients with obesity and weight-related medical conditions. Nonetheless, some primary care physicians (PCPs) and surgeons from other specialties are reluctant to refer patients for MBS due to safety concerns.

This article underlines the importance of person-centric language as we define and understand obesity for what it is: a chronic disease of epidemic proportions with negative and widespread impact in many areas of health and quality of life.

Why terms like "obese" and "overweight" are being phased out The success of anti-obesity drugs is driving efforts to frame obesity as a chronic disease rather than a cosmetic condition.

This piece underscores some of the patient safety events that may arise with compounding formulations of the most commonly used anti-obesity medications known as GLP-1 agonists. Similarly, it also highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care and longitudinal follow-up as these medications are implemented to assess for effectiveness and potential side effects.

The Dangers of Compounded Obesity Medications As a society, we stand on the brink of a revolution in treating obesity, a condition affecting millions and a leading cause of numerous health prob...