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from the Publisher 05-731 Publisher: Jerod Norris Managing Editor: Steve Barrett President and Chief Executive Officer: Lud Kimbrough Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Operations: Carrie Dierks B2B Sales Director: Tim McNichols In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Kelsey McAuliffe Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Michael Simmons Creative Services: Conner Armstrong, Jamie Dent, Michael Ferguson, Carrie Frye, Brian Norman, Kimmi Patterson, David Smith, Jennifer Webster Production: Andrea Hull Financial Services: Ashley Byrd, April Charlton Audience Development: Debbie Dodski, Jennifer Drake, Connie Howard MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com Although every precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2014, True North Custom. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Greater Kansas edition, contact Publisher Jerod Norris at 620-249-7462 or jnorris@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to jnorris@mdnews.com. Greater Kansas 05-849 REETINGS! Tis the season for thinking healthier (immediately after the holidays, of course) and for staying true to those New Year's resolutions — for good! Long-term weight loss, however, requires more than resolving to eat more healthfully and exercise. In this issue, we take you to a rural hospital in southeast Kansas. Nestled in the heartland of America, Girard Medical Center (GMC) serves a community of approximately 3,000 people. Chandroutie Latchman, DO, who attended medical school at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, was drawn to GMC because she saw it as a team of individuals working to bring the highest standards of medicine to a community, while still enjoying the benefits of close relationships. That, in a nutshell, is really what southeast Kansas is all about. Join us as we visit with Dr. Latchman and the staff of GMC to discuss bariatric surgery — and why Dr. Latchman opted for life in Kansas. In addition, we look at Via Christi Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Therapy, which unites the capabilities of a broad spectrum of wound-care experts under one roof. And we consider the future of in-center dialysis — a future that promises higher-quality care and lower costs, while more fully engaging patients. We also round up news about area healthcare providers and organizations. MD News is an effective means for medical professionals to share their expertise with healthcare providers throughout the region. Contact me at 620-249-7462 or jnorris@mdnews.com to discuss articles for future issues. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Jerod Norris G Jerod Norris PU BLISHER Greater Kansas J N O R R I S @ M D N E W S . C O M 620-249-7462 4 | Greater Kansas MD NEWS ■ M D N E W S . CO M