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cox communications announced that ashley perkins He will lead the Cox Business Organization in Kansas. Mr. Perkins will lead the business-to-business sales force and order management team responsible for commercial services including sales, servicing, warranties and customer support throughout Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Mr. Perkins replaces Mark Tucker, who recently retired after serving the Kansas community for nearly 40 years. “With decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, Ashley has a proven track record of strong leadership and involvement in the communities we serve,” said Cox Regional Manager Anthony Pope. Ta. “Ashley has a true passion for making a difference for our customers and employees, and we are excited to have her now leading our Kansas team.” Perkins has more than 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He has contributed to nonprofit organizations, educational foundations, volunteer work, and leadership development. She is involved with many nonprofit organizations, including Rotary, the Red Cross, United Way, and more. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma.

Stormont Vail Health welcome Douglas GleasonI am part of the Stormont Vail Women's Services team of obstetricians and gynecologists specializing in reproductive health and pregnancy care. Gleason provides a variety of women's health services at her Stormont Vail OB/GYNLincoln Center located at 800 SW Lincoln St. in Topeka. Aside from her 12-year educational journey, Gleason called Topeka home her entire life. She briefly lived in Fort Worth, Texas, while Gleason earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry at Texas Christian University, but she then earned her medical degree at the University of Kansas Medical Center. I moved to Kansas City to get it. After she completed her training at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Gleason joined her father's practice in Topeka, where she worked for 27 years. “It's been fun following in his footsteps. I'm now taking care of patients he treated and delivering babies of patients he delivered, so it's interesting to serve a whole generation.” That's true,” Gleason said. “He really loved this field, and I knew that too, so he knew what he was getting into and thought it was a fun path to take,” Gleason said. We strive to reassure our patients while providing more information about their unique circumstances, resulting in a better care and experience for everyone. “I want my patients to have a say in their care and understand why I am doing things the way I am. I am honest with my patients and do what is best for them. We strive to treat our patients like family. We ask ourselves, “If you were my daughter, wife, or mother, what would be the best treatment for you?” .

Stormont Vail Health welcome Riley Williams to Topeka Campus Emergency Division, 1500 SW 10th Ave. As a board-certified specialist, Williams serves patients who require urgent treatment for trauma, heart attack, stroke, and other acute conditions. “I’m a die-hard Topeka kid,” Williams said. “I want to be here and take care of this community. I've been intentionally educating myself and taking advantage of all the great resources we have. And I want to be able to take care of this community. I'm very proud of that. I want people to know that I'm down to earth. I'm a salt-of-the-earth kind of person, and that's why I went into emergency medicine, and I want people to know that I'm so down to earth. It's important to me to be that person for this community.'' William's career began as a walk-on on the field at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. As an undergraduate pursuing a degree in biology at Kansas State University, his interest in sports and science led him to consider his work in physiology. Before being drawn into the ER, Williams earned a joint MBA/MD from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and School of Business with the intention of practicing sports medicine. “It may be a cliché, but I wanted to be a doctor who could help in emergencies on airplanes.I was attracted to being able to help people in such situations. Williams completed his emergency medicine residency at Truman University Health Medical Center in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

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sunflower foundation Board of Directors Announces Brandon Skidmore I have been appointed as the new president and CEO. Mr. Skidmore, who will assume his new role on April 8, has been with the foundation since 2016 and previously served as senior program director and program director, before serving as vice president of the health system in 2022. . He succeeds Billy Hall, who is retiring this month after 23 years as the foundation's founding chief executive officer. “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Board of Directors for this wonderful opportunity. I am honored and excited to lead the Sunflower Foundation into its next chapter,” said Skidmore. Ta. “I take over an organization that was painstakingly founded to best serve organizations and individuals across this state who work hard every day to serve our neighbors and improve our communities. ” After an extensive national search by nonprofit executive search firm Kittleman & Associates that attracted 90 applicants, Mr. Skidmore's extensive experience and commitment to the Sunflower Foundation's catalytic approach to philanthropy was announced. His determined efforts led the selection committee to select him as the next president. CEO. After earning a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Kansas, Skidmore began his career in public health, which included his 13 years in state government. He has held various leadership positions within the Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Health Promotion;

of University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus announce the appointment of adam meier, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ, has been appointed as the new Chief Nursing Officer. Meyer, who has dedicated more than 11 years of service to the University of Kansas Health in her system, brings her extensive experience and leadership track record, giving her confidence in her ability to lead the nursing department. In her most recent role as Director of Nursing for Ambulatory Surgery at her health system's main campus, Ms. Meyer demonstrated her exceptional skills in managing and enhancing patient care. She received her nursing degree from William Meyer College and her graduate degree in nursing and health care management from Mid-America Nazarene University. “We are excited to welcome Adam Meyer as Chief Nursing Officer,” said CEO Scott Campbell. “With his distinguished history and years of dedicated service to the University of Kansas Health System, Adam embodies the qualities we look for in a leader.His dedication to patient care and strategic vision for nursing operations is a key part of our commitment to the University of Kansas Health System. ' promises a bright future for the nursing sector,' aligning seamlessly with our mission to provide excellent health care services to our communities. ”

TFI announced anna brown She is the new director of Grow Nurturing Families, a Kansas program that emphasizes praise, positive interactions, and quality time between parents and children. Brown was promoted from his previous role as a supervisor with Grow Nurturing Families. Ms. Brown began working in the child welfare field in 2013, assisting families after children returned home from foster care. She has also worked as the program director for Pathway Family Services in Topeka. In addition to these positions, Brown has worked in the child welfare field as a therapist and supervisor for over 10 years. Prior to working with TFI, Brown served children and families as a children's minister for 12 years in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nevada. She says, “My passion is serving children and families to strengthen family attachments and create a safer and more secure environment at home.'' She is a certified clinical marriage and family therapist. said Mr. Brown, who held the school and attended Friends University. Ms. Brown provides her PCIT to Kansas families, supporting staff in fostering positive attachments between children and caregivers. PCIT teaches parents a set of specific skills to reduce behavioral problems in the home and improve bonding with their children. Brown will also work with community partners to increase awareness of the TFI program, with referrals from the Department of Children and Families.