Movers + Shakers
WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
ARTICLE RACHEL MURPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL SCHNEIDER
t h e d o c t o r Dr. Ancy Maruthanal, M.D. Maruthanal is better known as Dr. Ancy to her patients and the women that she inspires as the medical director of Club W at North Kansas City Hospital. When she's not working in internal medicine, she enjoys pilates, cooking, running, and traveling with her husband. WHAT IS THE ONE THING THAT MAKES YOU EXCITED EACH MORNING? Gratitude. Each day is truly a gift, and a chance to leave a positive mark in the world. Each morning, I think of 2-3 things for which I am thankful. This helps me start the morning off with energy and motivation to move mountains. WHAT IS THE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE THAT YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUR 18-YEAR OLD SELF? Work as hard as you can because being a hard worker will always be in style. 24
Northland Lifestyle | May 2018