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05.15.23
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DHSS Issues Health Alert Regarding Xylazine
CDC Issues Health Update On Potential Risk For New Mpox Cases
Center For Behavioral Health – Maryland Heights Names Administrator
Staff Spotlight: Stephanie Buker
Staff Contact: Shawn Billings
DHSS has detected a sharp increase in deaths related to xylazine, a veterinary medicine used as a sedative and muscle relaxant. From 2021 to 2022, there has been a 180% increase in fatalities, with two-thirds of those deaths occurring in adults between the ages of 25 and 44. The alert summarizes DHSS’ public education, counseling and treatment recommendations.
Staff Contact: Keri Barclay or Kara Amann-Kale
The CDC issued a health update on the potential risk for new mpox (formerly monkeypox) cases. Cases have declined since peaking in August 2022, but the CDC continues to receive reports of cases and ongoing transmission. From late April to early May, 12 confirmed cases and one probable case of mpox were reported in Chicago. The update notes to contact DHSS with questions, to report a case of mpox, to request use of TPOXX for a patient or to request mpox testing at the state public health lab.
Staff Contact: Becky Boyce
Laura Outlaw has been named the Administrator of Center for Behavioral Health – Maryland Heights. She replaces Jennifer Steurer who has been serving as the interim administrator of the hospital since February.
Congratulations to Stephanie Buker on a decade of service!
As marketing and project manager, Stephanie manages the production and distribution of outbound marketing and assists with website postings. She manages the communication service requests, which includes maintaining the intake of project information, planning project team meetings and helping establish deadlines. She also manages MAHPRM’s Show-Me Excellence awards and judging process, along with providing support for MAHPRM functions.
“Time flies when you are having fun! Throughout the last 10 years, I have enjoyed the work I have done for both MHA and its members. I also feel fortunate to have worked with so many wonderful coworkers with the various positions I have held at the association.”
Stephanie joined MHA in the administration department as a part-time assistant to the president’s assistant and for the legal team. She then took on additional hours organizing electronic files for the Hospital Engagement Network grant program and was a full-time employee within six months. After a year and a half, Stephanie had the opportunity to join the Strategic Partnerships and Communications department as project coordinator. After holding various positions supporting the education and communications teams, Stephanie was promoted to her current role where she utilizes her marketing degree and project management skills.
Stephanie is the proud mother of three very active daughters. Outside of work, you will find her supporting her kids in soccer, cross country, track, archery, piano and FFA. Recently, she moved her mom in to live with her family. When Stephanie is not chauffeuring her kids around, she and her husband of 22 years – Jeff – manage rental properties. At least once or twice a year, you will find the two of them scuba diving somewhere off an island in the Caribbean. Around Christmastime, you might find Stephanie dressed up as Santa Claus or one of his helpers at the Capital City Festival of Lights.
ATTEND: FEMA is hosting a free, virtual training, “Earthquake Mitigation for Hospitals,” from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, for health care facilities in states impacted by the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Participants will be introduced to earthquake hazards in health care settings and learn methods to analyze and reduce risks of damage. Registration is required.