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“As physician leaders of hospitals and health systems throughout the state of Missouri, we are united in fighting the spread of COVID-19. Every region of the state is experiencing increases in positive cases, and hospitalizations are surging. This is putting incredible stress on doctors, nurses, therapists, custodians, and food services and support staff who will continue to suffer additional stress and risk their own infection, illness and mortality.
Missouri’s hospitals and health care facilities will continue requiring staff, patients and visitors to follow public safety protocols, including mask-wearing, screenings upon entry to our facilities, and limitation of visitors. We urge everyone to do their part: wear a mask, stay at least six feet apart, avoid gathering in large crowds and wash your hands frequently to keep your friends and neighbors — and our health care workers — safe.
It is imperative that every Missouri resident join us in taking the necessary steps to prevent the spread of this deadly disease. And, we urge Gov. Mike Parson to continue to promote the message that Missourians’ help and compliance is necessary to help prevent catastrophic increases in hospital admissions.
Missouri hospitals draw on data and guidance from public health experts to guide their decision-making. Taking these measures will help keep hospitals from being overwhelmed and remain safe places for patients to receive both routine and emergency care.
Please support our dedicated and courageous health care staff as they continue the fight against COVID-19. Together, we can keep this dangerous virus under control.”
Robin Blount, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Boone Hospital Center Chair, MHA Hospital Physician Executive Group |
Scott Kirkley, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Parkland Health Center – Farmington |
Garima Signh, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Burrell Behavioral Health |
Raghavendra Adiga, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Liberty Hospital |
Azfar Malik, M.D. Chief Medical Officer CenterPointe Behavioral Health System |
Kirk Sloan, M.D. Chief Medical Officer St. Joseph Medical Center |
Mitchell Botney, M.D. V.P. and Chief Medical Officer Missouri Baptist Medical Center |
Kimberly Megow, M.D. Chief Medical Officer HCA MidAmerica Division |
Arneli Solidum, M.D. Medical Director Heartland Behavioral Health |
William Dailey, M.D. Chief Medical Information Officer Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare |
Darryl Nelson, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Centerpoint Medical Center |
James Stewart, M.D. Chief Medical Officer North Kansas City Hospital |
Thomas Diemer, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Saint Francis Healthcare System |
Pranav Parikh, M.D. Vice President/Chief Medical Officer Hannibal Regional Hospital |
Stephen Stewart, M.D. Regional Vice President of Medical Affairs SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City |
Randall Haight, M.D. Vice President of Medical Affairs Capital Region Medical Center |
Phineas Oren, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Mercy Hospital St. Louis |
AJ Strickland, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Excelsior Springs Hospital |
Darin Haug, D.O. Chief Medical Officer and ED Medical Director Fitzgibbon Hospital |
Olevia Pitts, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Research Medical Center-HCA |
Rishi Sud, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Esse Health |
Nicholas Holekamp, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital |
Timothy Pratt, M.D. Vice President, Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Fenton |
Davin Turner, D.O. Chief Medical Officer Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph Medical Center |
Scott Holman, D.O. Vice President of Medical Affairs Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville |
Nathaniel Ratchford, M.D Senior VP/Chief Medical Officer – Hospital Phelps Health |
Shawn Usery, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Cox Medical Center Branson |
Peter Holt, M.D. Vice President of Medical Affairs Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City |
Frank Romero, Jr., M.D. Chief Medical Officer/Vice President, Administration CoxHealth |
Mark Wakefield, M.D. Associate Chief Medical Officer MU Health Care |
Matthew Janzow, M.D. Chief Medical Officer SoutheastHEALTH |
Sebastian Rueckert, M.D. Vice President/Chief Medical Officer Christian Hospital |
Jerry Wilmes, M.D. Medical Director Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville |
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