Mosaic General Surgery - Maryville

02/28/2026

Help us congratulate Hailee Hutchens, RN, from Intensive Care at Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph, Medical Center, on receiving the Daisy Award. 🌼

Hailee's nomination reads:
“Hailee, our overnight nurse, has been outstanding since my mother was admitted to the ICU. From the first late night and early morning, Hailee got my mother situated and cleaned up. She went above and beyond to make sure we understood everything and every step of the process. She spoke to my mother as though she was awake and responsive. She walked through everything going on, her bedside manner was outstanding, and she even made sure to check on us, the family. She made sure my mom was bathed and cleaned and she went above and beyond to brush and untangle my mother’s hair and braid it. She always gave way more than 100%. She is kind, sweet, caring and showed us the value of great nursing.”

02/26/2026

As we wrap up Black History Month, we celebrate black physicians who helped reshape American medicine, their resilience and the doors they opened for future generations. Their work continues to inspire progress, equity and excellence in health care.

02/25/2026

Please help us congratulate our most recent Caregivers of the Month:

🏆 Debbie Braby and Denise Sims, practice managers — Compassion 💜
🏆 Laci Kurtz, LPN — Compassion 💜
🏆 Katelyn VanMeter, RN — Connection 🩷
🏆 Jane Scamurra, LPN — Integrity 💙

Every month through the Caregiver Recognition Program, Mosaic Life Care recognizes caregivers who go “above and beyond” and demonstrate one or more of Mosaic’s Life Care Values:
💜 Serve with empathy. (Compassion)
🩷 Every interaction matters. (Connection)
🧡 Respect people, understand your influence. (Equity)
💙 See something, say something. (Integrity)
💚 Taking care of our people so they can take care of others. (Sustainability)

02/23/2026

Catherine Runde, lead access representative, is the definition of connection. She makes patients and caregivers feel seen, welcomed and valued from day one. Thank you, Catherine. 🫶

02/20/2026

Get to know Breanna Shanks, AGNP-C, Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Care at Home.

Watch Breanna's bio video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-elCBQl3QA

Get in touch – https://www.mymlc.com/Main/Doctor/Breanna-M-Shanks-AGNP-C/

02/20/2026

Happy National Love Your Pet Day! 🐈🐶🐠🐇

Our caregivers give so much heart to others every day – and their pets are often the ones who refill their cups with unconditional love. 🫶

Swipe through to see the adorable pets who keep our team smiling. Share your own pet photos in the comments – we’d love to see your companions too!

Here’s to the pets who make every day brighter. 💛

02/18/2026

Help us congratulate Lexi Light, patient care associate in the Cardiac Cath Lab, on receiving the Sunflower Award. 🌻

Lexi may be new to Mosaic, but she’s already making a remarkable impact. From her warm smile to her genuine compassion, she helps patients feel seen, heard and cared for — even during some of their scariest moments.

Thank you, Lexi, for bringing heart, dedication and positivity to every shift. 🫶

02/17/2026

02/15/2026

It's Valentine's weekend, and February is heart month, so it only made sense to write a little poem to you, our patients. ❤️

If you need us, don't forget to use secure messaging through MyChart and take a glance back at your health information at your convenience.

Log in or create an account – https://www.mymlc.com/mychart

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️ Nurse Joy knitted these sweet hats for Valentine's Day in the nursery and baby Henry was the first newborn to get one. Looks like he loves it! Congrats to Henry and his family!

02/12/2026

“The biggest joy I’ve found in nursing is being able to make connections with coworkers and patients. Patients share their lives with you – not just the medical issues – personal information about their lives. Who has the opportunity to meet so many people and learn those stories? It’s the biggest joy of my career, and it’s been a true blessing.”

Janet Kelley, RN, celebrated her retirement from nursing at Mosaic this week after nearly 40 years as a nurse. Thank you, Janet, for your many years of service to our patients! 🫶

02/11/2026

Give the Gift of Life! Join us at Mosaic Life Care’s Blood Drive on Friday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Exploratorium located in Plaza 1 at our St. Joseph medical center. (5325 Faraon). All donors get a $5 Sky Café Card! ❤️

Why donate?

🩸Someone in the U.S. needs blood every 2 seconds.
🩸One donation can help save multiple lives.
🩸Only 3% of eligible Americans donate, but demand is constant.

Sign up: savealifenow.org/group – Group Code: E4. Please bring a photo ID to donate.

Let’s come together and make a lifesaving impact for our community! 🫶

05/25/2023

We have an opening in our General Surgery Clinic for a PCR! Please visit the link below if you are interested in this position. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to visiting with you!

Apply for Maryville Patient Care Representative - General Surgery job with Mosaic Life Care in Maryville, MO. Clinic Staff at Mosaic Life Care

05/11/2023

"Attention to detail by a great nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon."

HAPPY NURSES WEEK to our General Surgery Clinic RN, Kacey! 🎉

02/09/2023

Monday, January 30th the General Surgery Clinic at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville was awarded the Poppy Award for Patient Experience.

The Poppy Award is presented quartley for the most increased patient satisfaction scores by the greatest percent in the clinics.

Congratulations to Mosaic General Surgery-Maryville!

10/31/2022

H🎃PPY H🎃LLOWEEN from our team to you! 🍬👻

10/30/2022

A life-changing diagnosis like breast cancer can evoke feelings of fear, uncertainty and hopelessness. At Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville, a team approach guides patients through their entire journey from screening to the end goal of survivorship.

One special member of this team is Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator, Kacey Logsdon, RN. The nurse navigator program began in 2020 to provide individualized guidance to patients and their families to help them better understand the different steps and tests required to make a final treatment plan. The nurse navigator becomes one point of contact to answer any questions or concerns, alleviating a lot of stress for the patient and family.

“The breast cancer diagnosis, like other cancer diagnoses, is very stressful and requires multi-specialty disciplines, procedures, and tests before we come to a treatment decision,” says Rony Abou-Jawde, MD. “The nurse navigator has a very important role in assisting patients from the minute they get an abnormal mammogram, to the time they ultimately see the multi-specialty team for decision-making and plan of treatment.”

Besides becoming the patient’s health care advocate, one of the biggest wins the team has seen is the reduction of time between treatment and diagnosis.

“We want to ensure our patients that we are here for them, every step of the way,” says Kacey. “When we can take away the overwhelming burden of coordinating appointments and care while giving them the resources they need, our patients can truly focus on healing.”

To schedule your mammogram with one of our imaging specialists, please call (660) 562-2600!

05/23/2022

03/30/2022

Happy Doctor's Day to Dr. Kinderknecht 🥳

Thank you for all that you do for our patients, we are blessed to have you on our team!

11/11/2021

Happy Veterans Day!

Thank you Dr. Forest for your service 🇺🇸

10/18/2021

For Breast Cancer Awareness month General Surgeon, Dr. Kinderknecht and his nurse Autumn (who is also the MMC-MV Breast Care Nurse Navigator) wear PINK in hopes of striking up conversation on early detection and prevention.

Spread the word about breast cancer and the importance of regular screenings to your friends, family and community. You could help save a life!

Please work with your primary/women's health provider to schedule your annual breast exam.

05/07/2021

Happy Nurses Week to our General Surgery Clinic nurse Autumn, thank you for your care everyday! 💙

03/30/2021

Today we celebrate Dr. Kinderknecht and Dr. Forest who serve our patients at Mosaic General Surgery - Maryville with compassionate, connected care.

Happy Doctors Day!