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Greetings, physicians and healthcare leaders, and welcome to the latest issue of MD News Greater Kansas. Back in 2000, Shekhar Challa, MD, noticed that his patients had a di"cult time getting seen by a dermatologist. Aware of an opportunity, he turned a challenge for his patients into a thriving practice. This convergence of medical expertise, service and entrepreneurship is outlined in our cover story. A specia l feature high lights a n exciting time for the Via Christi Structura l Heart program, which has improved the qua lity of life for hundreds of patients by performing transcatheter aortic valve replacement and MitraClip procedures, and is now conducting a number of important clinica l tria ls. A nd in our clinica l section about neurolog y, we examine the findings of a clinical trial that has sparked hopes for sig nif ica nt prog ress in the f ight a ga inst A lzheimer's disease. MD News ca n tell referring physicia ns about the state-of-the-a r t treatments a nd technolog ies your organization utilizes to enhance patient care. Contact me at 620-249-7462 or jnorris@mdnews.com to discuss leveraging MD News' diverse platforms to publicize your capabilities. Warm regards, Jerod Norris Publisher: Jerod Norris Managing Editor: Ben Cake Chief Executive Officer: Jim Hobson Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Creative Services: Eric Jackson Vice President of Operations: Tyler Hardekopf In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Debra‹Branson Creative Director: Ashlea Roark Designer: Brian‹Norman Creative Services: Steve‹Barrett, Mariela‹Cosentino, Sandee‹Curry, Jamie‹Dent, Jenny Havron, Valerie‹Lauer, Emily‹Main, Jacob‹Moore, Jennifer‹Oncay, Kimmi‹Patterson, Michael‹Simmons, David‹Smith Production: Andrea Hull Financial Services: Ashley Byrd Audience Development: Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although ever y 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 2017, True North Custom. All rights reser ved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The healthcare providers featured in MD News comply with applicable Federal laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. 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 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 PUBLISHER from the ............................................... Jerod Norris PUBLISHER Greater Kansas ............................................... jnorris@mdnews.com 620-249-7462 ............................................... @MDNewsGRTKansas CALLING ALL PROVIDERS MD News exists because of you. Become a part of the conversation by checking out our NEW AD RATES. Now reserving ad and content space for the Aug/Sept issue. The deadline is July 18! jnorris@mdnews.com | 620-249-7462