Mosaic Life Care

This week, Mosaic received a special donation of hand decorated onesies for premature babies in our NICU. Our local Tri Sigma sorority at Missouri Western State University supports the March of Dimes as one of their philanthropic efforts, and as part of that, they chose Mosaic to make this thoughtful donation. Thank you to the Tri Sigma chapter at Missouri Western for this kind act for our youngest patients!

Congratulations to our recent #DAISYAward recipient, Bailey Yost, RN, from the Intensive Care Unit at Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph, Medical Center. The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. In St. Joseph, it is awarded monthly. Bailey was recognized by fellow caregiver Kendy Dafford, a patient care technician at Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph, Women’s Health Plaza 2, for her willingness to help those in need even outside of the hospital’s walls. Her nomination reads: “Bailey was picking up her children from school and saw an accident happen that my son was involved in. She stopped and ran over to be with him and be sure he was ok and safe. Bailey sat down and hugged him and talked to him till others got there to be with him. She was so brave, and I cannot thank her enough for making my son feel as safe as she could in this situation. Bailey did this not only with the background of her care but from the kindness of her heart and being all around an amazing person. I did not know who Bailey was until someone tagged her on Facebook and told us it was her that sat with him. My son had even told us he thought her name was Bailey! We need more amazing people in this world like Bailey.” Please join us in congratulating Bailey for receiving The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses! To nominate the outstanding nurse in your life, complete the form on the Mosaic website at myMLC.com/daisy.

“I was only 28 years old when I was diagnosed with breast cancer,” says Katie Chamberlain, kindergarten teacher and breast cancer champion. “Women need to know regular self-checks can save your life. If you feel something, say something and trust your instincts.” Katie was able to ring the bell in October 2023 signifying the end of her cancer treatments. Learn more about breast care services at Mosaic – https://lnkd.in/g8-MNBSX

Every month, Mosaic Life Care recognizes caregivers who go “above and beyond” and demonstrate one or more of Mosaic’s core values – Diversity and Inclusion, Sacred Trust, Integrity and Life Care – through the In-the-Spotlight Outstanding Performance Award (ITSOPA). Caregivers, patients and visitors can nominate any caregiver, doctor, advanced practice nurse or volunteer for this award. ITSOPA recipients are given the chance to become the Caregiver of the Month. Please help us congratulate our most recent Caregivers of the Month: 🏆 Bryan Briscoe, patient transporter — Sacred Trust and Integrity 🏆 Cristi Osborn, RN — Life Care 🏆 Brittany Owens, LPN II Utilization Review Coordinator — Life Care 🏆 Ian Adams, patient care associate — Sacred Trust Do you know a caregiver, doctor, advanced practice nurse or volunteer who deserves this award? You can nominate them for an ITSOPA by completing the form at myMLC.com/spotlight.

Today, we held a Memorial Remembrance Event outside of the Chapel at Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph – Medical Center. We honored three caregivers Mosaic tragically lost in the last year. We're thankful for our caregivers, and we don't take any of them for granted.

Friday, October 18, is Coffee for a Cure, an annual event at The Human Bean that has raised nearly $150,000 in the past eight years to benefit breast cancer patients in Mosaic’s service areas. On this episode of All the Pieces podcast, listen as Mosaic’s Chief Quality Officer and Hospitalist Karan Mohan, MD, speaks with Mosaic Nurse Navigator Stephanie Wegenka, RN, and Mosaic Life Care Auxiliary Board Member Zack Workman about the passions that led them to take a huge part in the breast cancer healing journey. Then, learn what you can do to lend help and support. Watch the full episode on YouTube – https://lnkd.in/g-kKMEi3 Listen to the full episode on Spotify – https://lnkd.in/gXSYTK-Z

Today is World Heart Day, a reminder to take care of your heart. Learn more about the sign and symptoms of a heart attack. Learn more – https://lnkd.in/ghMZF5yz

Partnering with Mosaic Life Care, the UMKC School of Medicine – St. Joseph campus celebrated its 4th class of M.D. students at their White Coat Ceremony in August. This ceremony marks an important milestone in the path to becoming a physician. Students are admitted to the St. Joseph campus with a mission of meeting the needs of rural populations of Missouri, especially Northwest Missouri.

The real heroes at Coffee for a Cure are the employees of The Human Bean! Did you know the baristas donate all their tips that day? And then the Mosaic Life Care Auxiliary doubles it. Let’s show them some love and let them know you are coming on Friday, October 18.

We've had a great time celebrating our caregivers for Caregiver Week! From the Caregiver Excellence Awards reception, to free Hazel's Coffee, gourmet popcorn from Law Farms, thank you cards from local students and much more, we say THANK YOU to our caregivers for everything they do for our patients and for each other!