Overland Park, Kansas

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Kansans

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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TOPEKA, Kan., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Linda Featherston (D-Overland Park) and Representative Laura Williams (R-Lenexa) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

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  • In Kansas, more than 2,600 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 370 are expected to die of the disease in 2024 alone.
  • HB 2689 , introduced by Reps. Featherston and Williams, eliminates the patient out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging including MRIs, ultrasounds, and diagnostic mammograms.
  • An estimated 12% of individuals are called back for additional imaging after an abnormal screening mammogram and require diagnostic imaging.
  • This diagnostic or supplemental imaging is often crucial for individuals previously diagnosed with breast cancer or those considered high-risk.

LEADING THE WAY IN INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Riordan Clinic announces the addition of Dr. Stacy Dunn, ND, LAc, FABNO, FABORM, to its integrative oncology team. She will begin her practice at the Overland Park, Kansas, clinic location on July 31.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Riordan Clinic announces the addition of Dr. Stacy Dunn, ND, LAc, FABNO, FABORM, to its integrative oncology team.
  • In addition to Dr. Dunn, the Riordan Clinic integrative oncology team also includes Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO, and Laura Vasquez, MSN, APRN, NP-C.
    "Dr. Dunn brings a well-rounded blend of experience to our integrative oncology team.
  • To make an appointment with Dr. Dunn or the Riordan Clinic's other integrative oncology providers, call 1-800-447-7276.
  • Riordan Clinic is a world-renowned, academic medical center that has been leading the world in integrative oncology and complex chronic illness care since 1975.

Overland Partners Architecture + Urban Design Names Takeshi Kamiya Global Director of Urban Design & Planning

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Overland Partners, an architecture, master planning, and urban design firm based in Texas, announced the appointment of Takeshi Kamiya, AIA, LEED AP, as its Global Director of Urban Design & Planning. Kamiya will lead the firm's efforts to plan and design sustainable and resilient projects that enhance human flourishing for communities worldwide.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Overland Partners, an architecture, master planning, and urban design firm based in Texas, announced the appointment of Takeshi Kamiya, AIA, LEED AP, as its Global Director of Urban Design & Planning.
  • Kamiya will lead the firm's efforts to plan and design sustainable and resilient projects that enhance human flourishing for communities worldwide.
  • Overland is a global architectural, master planning, and urban design firm with 90 professionals to serve clients across the U.S. and around the world.
  • As Overland's Global Director of Urban Planning & Design, based in NYC, Kamiya will create and execute design strategies that encourage collaboration, innovation, and creativity, while also advocating for sustainability and equitable practices through urban design, master planning, and architecture.

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Work Belt Design (JKK-171)

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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Cement finishers need a work belt like any other trade," said an inventor from Blue Springs, Missouri, "so I invented the CEMENT TOOL BELT HOLSTER.

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  • Cement finishers need a work belt like any other trade," said an inventor from Blue Springs, Missouri, "so I invented the CEMENT TOOL BELT HOLSTER.
  • My design could fulfill the need for a work belt that holsters cement tools."
  • The invention provides a wearable work belt for cement tools that is easy to attach and use.
  • The original design was submitted to the Overland Park, KAN. sales office of InventHelp.

Wendy Prestwood Joins Prime Capital Investment Advisors

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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Prime Capital Investment Advisors (PCIA) is pleased to announce Wendy Prestwood, CMFC, CRPC, has joined the firm as Partner and Wealth Advisor.

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  • Prime Capital Investment Advisors (PCIA) is pleased to announce Wendy Prestwood, CMFC, CRPC, has joined the firm as Partner and Wealth Advisor.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220519005627/en/
    Wendy Prestwood, new partner and wealth advisor at Prime Capital Investment Advisors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Welcoming Wendy to the team is a huge win for us and we couldnt be more excited that shes here, says Glenn Spencer, chief executive officer at Prime Capital Investment Advisors.
  • Wendy approaches her work with clients with such integrity and sophistication and were lucky to have her at PCIA, says Scott Colangelo, chairman and managing partner of Prime Capital Investment Advisors.
  • Prime Capital Investment Advisors provides a client-centric team approach to full-service financial planning, including fee-based asset management and wealth management through its Prime Capital Wealth Management brand.

Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals Announces Engagement with WellSky to Leverage Next-Level Technology

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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DALLAS and OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals, LLC, a fast-growing leader known for its unmatched inpatient physical rehabilitation patient care announced today its engagement with WellSky, a global health and community care technology company.

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  • DALLAS and OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals, LLC, a fast-growing leader known for its unmatched inpatient physical rehabilitation patient care announced today its engagement with WellSky, a global health and community care technology company.
  • Everest Rehab's focus on the quality recovery of their patients includes leading Everest to fill their hospitals with technologically advanced equipment.
  • Everest will implement WellSky's rehabilitation software including its electronic health record (EHR) across all their current and future hospitals.
  • Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals LLC, based in Dallas, Texas, is a multispecialty acute care physical rehabilitation hospital company focused on providing high quality, physical rehabilitation care.

SCHEELS Announces Wichita Location Opening Spring 2023

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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FARGO, N.D., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SCHEELS , an employee-owned all sports retailer, is excited to announce its second SCHEELS location coming to Kansas.

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  • FARGO, N.D., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SCHEELS , an employee-owned all sports retailer, is excited to announce its second SCHEELS location coming to Kansas.
  • The new store will open Spring 2023 in Wichita, in collaboration with Simon , joining the Overland Park SCHEELS that opened near Kansas City in 2015.
  • "With the success of our store in Overland Park, we are thrilled to bring a second SCHEELS location to the state of Kansas, specifically to Wichita," said SCHEELS CEO Steve M. Scheel.
  • Similar to the Overland Park location, Wichita SCHEELS will be home to entertainment attractions, specialty shops and boutiques with the best brand names under one roof.

AtWork Opens New Office in Overland Park, Kansas

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AtWork, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise, announced today the opening of its new office in Overland Park, Kansas, the company's first in the state of Kansas.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AtWork, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise, announced today the opening of its new office in Overland Park, Kansas, the company's first in the state of Kansas.
  • The location is owned and operated by staffing veteran Josee Minero and is located at 6731 West 121st Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66209.
  • "We're so happy to see AtWork enter the state of Kansas under Josee's leadership," said Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork Group.
  • "We are pleased to offer our expertise to employers in the Overland Park area, as well as Johnson and Wyandotte counties," said Minero.

Netsmart & OPEN MINDS Partner To Empower Human Services Communities Through Technology & Organizational Transformation

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Monday, June 28, 2021
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Netsmart and OPEN MINDS announced the next evolution of their partnership to empower human services communities with the data, technology best practices and strategic insights to successfully transform organizations for the future.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Netsmart and OPEN MINDS announced the next evolution of their partnership to empower human services communities with the data, technology best practices and strategic insights to successfully transform organizations for the future.
  • New service line development, value-based reimbursement readiness, and metrics-based management are all becoming the baseline to maintain a competitive advantage.
  • Netsmart andOPEN MINDSkicked off their renewed 2021 partnership at the virtualOPEN MINDSPerformance Management Institute with a presentation, Utilizing Technology to Support Your Diversification Strategy .
  • "OPEN MINDSis a clear thought leader across all human services provider communities, and by combining our leaders together we can continue to contribute powerful market information and management knowledge through leadership summits and educational events," said David Strocchia, SVP & Managing Director of Human Services Netsmart.

Ferrellgas Announces Hiring of Brent Banwart as Vice President of Human Resources

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (OTC:FGPR), one of the nations largest propane retailers, today announced the hiring of Brent Banwart as Vice President of Human Resources.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (OTC:FGPR), one of the nations largest propane retailers, today announced the hiring of Brent Banwart as Vice President of Human Resources.
  • The foundation of Ferrellgas, as it is for any successful business, is its people, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Ferrell said.
  • Prior to his time at PepsiCo, Banwart spent more than 11 years at Hormel Foods, where he held multiple roles in operations and human resources, including time in compensation, field human resources, and talent acquisition.
  • Ultimately, Banwart advanced to the role of Human Resources Business Partner in which he supported finance, sales/marketing, and supply chain functions.