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Greetings, and welcome to MD News Greater Kansas. In March, COVID-19 took our area by storm. To deal with the pandemic, local hospitals quickly adjusted policies and procedures in preparation for an influx of seriously ill patients and to protect patients, visitors and staff from this highly contagious infection. Therefore, what was supposed to be a special edition also had to change our focus. Here is what we found during the short amount of time we had in covering the virus. In this issue, we review what area hospitals are doing, how hospital employees can protect their mental health during this challenging time and how to prevent physician burnout when the stress of the workplace is overwhelming. While older adults are the ones most likely to have glau- coma, they're also the most likely to need prescription medications. Unfortunately, some glaucoma medications can interact with other prescription medications, which is why it is critical for physicians and ophthalmologists to work together to find the best solutions for their patient s . A g l a u c o m a s p e c i a l i s t w i t h G r e n e V i s i o n G r o u p d i s c u s s e s t he p ot ent i a l s ide ef fe c t s a nd i nt er a c t ion s for p opu l a r g l a uc om a m e d ic a t ion s . Our clinical feature about neurological health examines the work of a research team that hopes to impact the treatment of spinal cord injuries by mapping an open access, 3D atlas of the spinal cord. Our national feature examines the impact COVID-19 will have on our medical community. In our guest column, one expert shares her opinion about how more competition can help lower the cost of health care. Contact Patti McDermott at pmcdermott@mdnews.com or call 817-437-3490 to discover how MD News can inform area physicians about your organization's technologies and capabilities. Regards, Jerod Norris Publisher: Jerod Norris Managing Editor: Jenny Havron Sales & Client Development: Patti McDermott, 817-437-3490 or pmcdermott@mdnews.com Contributing Writers: Kate Anastas, Thomas Crocker, Amy Geiszler-Jones, Katy Mena-Berkley, Sally C. Pipes, Jonelle Todd President: Eric Silberman 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: Jennifer K. Matthew Designer: Kimmi Patterson Creative Services: Erika Bennett, Skye Childers, Mariela Cosentino, Sarah Fredriksson, Jennifer Oncay, Candice St. Jacques Production: Wade Sain Financial Services: Ashley Byrd Audience Development: Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN 37402 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 2020, 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 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112, Chattanooga, TN 37402. 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