Saint Luke’s Health System Announces the Expansion of Hospital In Your Home to Serve More Missouri Patients

Saint Luke’s Health System has expanded its Hospital In Your Home program, now offering it to patients of Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City and Saint Luke’s North Hospital.

This innovative hybrid care model provides stateof-the-art virtual technology and in-person, hospital-level care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. It originally launched at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in July 2022.

Since its inception, the program has exceeded admissions goal and has earned high patient satisfaction scores. Patients, especially those with chronic conditions, express gratitude for being able to avoid an inpatient hospital stay and still receive expert care.

“Hospital in Your Home’s rapid expansion to Saint Luke’s Hospital and Saint Luke’s North is a testament to the excellent quality outcomes and patient satisfaction we have seen thus far,” says Dr. Michael Nassif, Cardiologist and Medical Director of Saint Luke’s Hospital In Your Home. “These patients are less likely to acquire an infection, require skilled nursing or rehab after discharge, and be readmitted to the hospital. This program has been and will continue to greatly benefit the community.”

Patients with conditions such as congestive heart failure, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are often candidates for the Hospital in Your Home program.

A 24/7 Medical Command Center—comprised of Saint Luke’s physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers (APPs), and technology support specialists—monitor patients in their homes, answer questions, provide virtual check-ups, and initiate any necessary emergency responses around the clock.

To bring this technology and care model to patients, Saint Luke’s partnered with

Medically Home, one of the nation’s most experienced virtual healthcare companies. Medically Home has worked with Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente to bring a similar care option to their patients.

“Healthcare technology is advancing rapidly, bringing exciting new opportunities to improve care for our patients,” said Debe Gash, Saint Luke’s Health System Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer. “Hospital In Your Home allows us to bring an innovative care option to patients that would have been impossible to imagine only a few years ago. By leveraging the latest and most advanced digital tools and technologies, we are able to provide patients with real-time monitoring and immediate access to their highly skilled care team while remaining where they feel the most comfortable, in their own home.”

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Charles Briegel died February 9, 2023. He was born June 11, 1934 in Jamesport, the son of Victor & Marie McCarty Briegel. He grew up on the family farm in Trenton.

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Charles Briegel

Charles joined the Navy in 1954 and accumulated over 6,000 flight hours.

LCDR Briegel retired from the Navy and moved to Florence AL, where he taught computer science at

UNA.

In 1994, he retired for a second time and moved to Leesburg, FL and then to Orlando in 2015.

Charles Gentry “Buddy” Bryan, Jr.

Charles Gentry “Buddy” Bryan, Jr., age 82, died October 15, 2022, in Jefferson City.

He was born on February 11, 1940, in Trenton, the son of the late Charles Gentry and Helen Elizabeth Mapel Bryan. In 1943, Buddy moved with his family to Clarksdale, where his parents had purchased a hatchery and produce business. His father passed away in 1947. In 1951, Buddy and his family returned to Trenton and then moved to Jefferson City in 1956.

Buddy was an Eagle Scout and served as Scout Master with troops in France and many in the U.S. He was a 1958 graduate of Jefferson City High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Lincoln University in 1964, majoring in Journalism.

He was a reporter for the Lincoln newspaper, started a weekly radio report on University activities, was a photographer for the yearbook, and started the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity and a monthly television program for Boy Scouts in Central Missouri. While attending Lincoln University, Buddy worked for Vital Records, Missouri Department of Health.

Buddy received his commission as 2nd Lt., U.S. Army, at Lincoln University in 1964. He was sent to France where he served as Commander of the U.S. Army Medical Depot in Croix Chapeau. He also served as the American Military Representative for all foreign military functions in Southwestern France, including during the reenactment of D-Day standing on Normandy beach welcoming the British boats along with the French Generals and British Admirals.

He returned to the U.S. and served as executive officer of the 12th Field Hospital in Ft. Leonard Wood, after which time he volunteered for an additional year to serve in Vietnam where he was assigned to the 8th Field Hospital. Buddy received an honorable discharge as Captain on September 4, 1967. Upon his return from Vietnam, Buddy moved to Chicago and worked for National Data Corporation

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LaVinna May Courtney

LaVinna May Courtney, a 91-year-old resident of Galt, went to be with our Lord on February 25, 2023. She was surrounded by her husband and family.

LaVinna is the daughter of the late Millard and Mina Stewart Walker, born November 14, 1931 in Pueblo, CO. She was a graduate of Newtown-Harris public school.

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while attending the University of Chicago, earning an MBA in 1972.

Buddy moved to Kansas City in 1973 and was a teacher in public and catholic schools, including Martin Luther King, Jr., High School, Archbishop O’Hara High School, Curé of Ars Catholic Elementary, and Marlborough Elementary. He also taught one summer at Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington and taught computer classes in several teacher seminars sponsored by different universities. He served as a foster parent and participated in the Foreign Exchange Student Program hosting students from Brazil and Germany. He earned an amateur radio license and sponsored an amateur radio club for students.

He took an early retirement from the Kansas City Public School District in 2000 and traveled to Europe to teach for the next eight years at the International School of Bergen in Bergen, Norway; Taegu American School and Seoul American Elementary School, both in South Korea and last taught at Sigonella Elementary School at the Naval Air Station in Sicily, Italy. During those summer breaks, he traveled most of eastern and western Europe, Asia, Australia, and Hawaii.

Buddy retired from teaching abroad and moved back to the States in 2008, settling in New Braunfels, TX. In 2020, he moved back to Jefferson City to be near family.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Trenton and Jefferson City, and the First Protestant Church in New Braunfels. He was also active in the New Braunfels Lions Club. He received certification in

Buddy loved teaching children of all ages and always enjoyed visiting with his nieces and nephews and the children in the neighborhoods wherever he lived. He also had quite a sense of humor. As a youngster, he took accordion and tap dance lessons and performed at recitals. He was a paper boy as well as a pinsetter at a bowling alley. He loved canoeing, sailboating, kayaking, and anything else on the water. He canoed on the Mississippi River and much of the Missouri River. He once took his paddle boat down the Missouri River from Kansas City to Jefferson City, camping overnight on the way. To say his mother was extremely worried is an understatement.

He is survived by his sister, Sharon “Kay” Bryan Bode, of Jefferson City; nieces and nephews, Libby and Jerry Block, Melodie and James Tharp, all of Jefferson City; great-nieces and great-nephews, Devin and Nicole Block, Ashland, Amber Block, Taos, Madison Block and John Mathis, Wardsville, Esther Tharp, Cora Tharp, and Timothy Tharp all of Jefferson City; great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews, Anniston Block, Laethen Block, Griffin Block, Lexi Stark, Eli Block, Montana Block, and Jaxtyn Mathis; and many loving cousins.

Buddy also was preceded in death by his brother Richard “Dick” Bryan, brother-in-law Stephen Bode, and greatgreat-nephew Stephyn Mathis.

A prayer service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Resthaven Mortuary, north of Trenton. Graveside services and inurnment with military honors will be conducted immediately following in Resthaven Memorial Gardens of Trenton.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Charles Bryan to the St. Martin Catholic Education Foundation or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ after listening to a radio broadcast with her sister, Mable. She was a dedicated member of Rural Dale Baptist Church and Women United for Missions. She served faithfully as a Sunday school teacher for most of her adult life.

LaVinna was united in holy matrimony to Leman Courtney May 21, 1950. The union was blessed with two children.

She is survived by her husband, Leman Courtney; daughter, Cynthia (Luther) Street and son, Edwin (Dena) Courtney, all of Galt; two sisters, Mable (Lewis) Rogers of Humphreys and Mildred (Dane) Linhart of Cameron; four grandchildren, Jim (Kim) Street, Rachel (Brad) Doughty, Brian Courtney and Zach (Maggie) Courtney; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Margaret Laughlin; and brother-in-law, Dane Linhart.

Funeral services were held on February 28, 2023 at Rural Dale Baptist Church. Burial was at the East Cemetery in Galt.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Orenda “Rendy” A. Dunn

Orenda “Rendy” A. Dunn, 82, of Moline, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Wheatland Manor in Wheatland, IA.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. in Moline.

Private burial was at Rock Island National Cemetery.

Rendy was born on June 18, 1940, in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of Leland and Clementine Andrews Trumbo.

She married Gary L. Dunn on January 31, 1959, in Princeton. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2015.

She was previously employed as a pharmaceutical technician at the former Lutheran Hospital in Moline. Rendy later worked as a paralegal in the contracting department at the Rock Island Arsenal, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Homewood Church and assisted in the church nursery.

Rendy and Gary enjoyed their many years wintering at Snow to Sun R.V. Resort in Weslaco, TX. She loved her time with the DLA Destroyer Leader Association reunions with her husband and friends. She was active in Girl Scouts for 50 years as well as Cub Scouts and a Brownie Leader. She enjoyed reading, attending

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Thursday-Openface turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, stewed tomatoes, cranberry fluff, whole wheat bread.

Friday -Pork fritter on bun, potato sticks, lettuce & tomato, mixed berries, chocolate cake.

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Survivors include her children, Paul (Rose) Dunn of Wheatland and Kerry (Tracey) Dunn of Green Bay, WI; six grandchildren, Timothy Dunn of Green Bay, Isaac Dunn of New York, NY, Charity Dunn of Wheatland, David Dunn of Wheatland, Adam Goodman of St. Charles and Sydney (Francesco) Pascolini of Greenwood, IN; great-grandchild, Dominic Pascolini; brother, Greg (Cyd) Trumbo of Lawrenceville, NJ; brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Neil & Frankie Dunn; nephews, Mardis and Joe Dunn; and niece, Sarah McGuire.

She was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father, and stepfather, Richard Campbell. Memorials may be made to Homewood Evangelical Free Church, Moline.

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Galt Christian Church to Hold Spring Revival

The Galt Christian Church will hold its spring revival March 12-15 at 7 p.m. each evening. The theme for the revival is “The Innocent Among the Guilty”.

Normal Sunday morning services will be held with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Worship service at 10:45 a.m. Special guest speaker for the morning service will be Tim Berry. Other speakers throughout the week include Josiah Holloway, Sunday and Tuesday evenings; Doug Fairley, Monday evening; and Shawn Gott, Wednesday evening.

Wednesday evening’s service will be followed by a finger food reception in the church basement. Children’s activities will be offered each evening for ages PreK to 5th grade. A love offering will be taken each evening.

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Jan Hoke of Independence and Connie Miller Parkville of came to visit their mother, Betty Gardner on Saturday, February 18.

Steve Persell was among several others who provided music at the Veterans Building in Chillicothe at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18.

Bonna Dittberner joined other members of the Grand River Garden Club for lunch and their meeting at Dinos on President’s Monday, February 20. After that, Bonna went to

Sunnyview where she visited with Dean Smalling and listened to Steve Persell and others who performed at 2:00. Bonna is anxious see her new great grandson, Leo Isaiah Bates, who was born January 19, 2023. He is the son of Austin and Maria Bates of Lee’s Summit.

Carol Wilford visited Bill and Kathy Waits in their home on Sunday evening, February 26. Cruz Duff, a great-grandchild who lives next door, came over to see who was visiting his grandparents.

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