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occupations class, a one-year course for seniors that focused turning companies and industries on their ear," says Rob Preston, on researching health-related careers and shadowing medical InformationWeek Editor in Chief. "Every enterprise is now a digital professionals. business — or needs to become one fast. The organizations in our "Career opportunities in most aspects of the medical field are growing, and a significant number of our students are ranking are leading the way." InformationWeek identifies and honors the nation's most interested in such careers," says Joanelle lucas, Career and Technical innovative users of information technology with its annual Education Director for USD 373. "It is our responsibility to provide InformationWeek 500 listing, and tracks the technology, strate- students with the tools and knowledge to help them achieve success, gies, investments and administrative practices of some of the best and this joint effort will be a win-win situation for students and our local known organizations in the country. medical community." The academy will offer several classes at the facility, with curriculum Additional details about the InformationWeek 500 can be found at www.informationweek.com/iw500/. focusing on nursing, imaging, lab, pharmacy, therapy and more. Along with learning health-related skills, students will complete academic TIMlER JOINS VIA CHRISTI ClINIC requirements within the context of the various courses. "Newton Medical Center is a strong supporter of this concept and Via Christi Clinic welcomes David P. wants the program to succeed in preparing local students for suc- Timler, MD, a family medicine physician, cess in health careers," says Todd Tangeman, Vice President of Human to its East 21st location. He provides Resources at Newton Medical Center. expert care in general family medicine and preventive medicine to all ages. There are program expansion plans for years two and three within the building. The Project SEARCH team, a Harvey County Special Dr. Timler received his medical degree Education Cooperative program, will also be using the space for the from Virginia Commonwealth University 2013–'14 school year. School of Medicine in Richmond and David P. Timler, MD completed his residency with Via Christi Family Medicine in Wichita. VIA CHRISTI HEAlTH ON INFORMATIONWEEK 500 lIST OF TOP TECHNOlOGY INNOVATORS Via Christi has been named one of this year's InformationWeek 500 — a SOMASHEKAR JOINS VIA CHRISTI ClINIC list of the top technology innovators in the United States. There were Via Christi Clinic welcomes internist Geetha only 48 healthcare organizations among the list's 500 top innovators. Somashekar, MD, to its Carriage Parkway lo- The full list is at www.informationweek.com/500. cation. Dr. Somashekar provides expert care Via Christi, which placed 128th, was recognized for its development in general medicine, with special interest of vChart, a mobile app allowing clinicians to remotely access patients' in geriatrics, thyroid treatment, hyperten- records and clinical information at any time, from anywhere a signal sion and diabetes. She also provides wound is available. care and is trained in hyperbaric medicine. She received her medical degree from "It's exciting to be recognized for our innovation in technology," says Sam Antonios, MD, Via Christi Senior Administrator for Informatics. Geetha Somashekar, MD Bangalore Medical College in Bangalore, India, and completed her residency with "vChart is the perfect example of a partnership between IT and clinicians, solving real problems, enabling us to provide our patients with Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Somashekar will see patients excellent care." at Via Christi Clinic, 818 N. Carriage Parkway in Wichita. Appointments vChart advances patient-centered care by making patient informa- can be made by calling 316-651-2252. tion, lab results, X-rays and more available through a single, portable app developed by Via Christi's IT department. MOHAN JOINS VIA CHRISTI ClINIC "By connecting our clinicians with the most up-to-date, consistent patient data, we know we are saving time and reducing errors and Via Christi Clinic welcomes hospitalist cost," says Abdul Bengali, Via Christi's Chief Information Officer. "The Geetika Mohan, MD. Dr. Mohan received vChart app is just the beginning of our digital commitment to clinicians her medical degree from the Maulana and patients, advancing patient-centered care by improving efficiency, Azad Medical College and Associated quality and safety." Hospitals, New Delhi. She completed The theme of this year's InformationWeek 500 is digital business. her internal medicine residency at New "It's a movement, rooted in data analytics, mobile computing, social York Downtown Hospital, New York, N.Y. networking and other customer-focused technologies that are Geetika Mohan, MD. Dr. Mohan will see patients as a hospitalist mDNEWS.COm ■ MD News Greater Kansas | 17

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