The physician relations and outreach department is a valuable resource for facilitating communication between Wesley and physicians throughout the state. The department's staff members work with Wesley's administrators, medical staff office and continuing medical education department to coordinate various services for physicians and their staff members.
Outreach services
- Technology updates
- Services updates
- Process updates
- Communication updates
- Specialized continuing medical education
- Physician-to-physician links
- Customer service
- Wellness program collaboration
- Employer relations liaison
- Professional speakers bureau
- Community involvement and outreach
Issue resolution services
- Serving as liaison to administrators, managers and other staff
- Facilitating follow-through and resolution of concerns
- Tracking issues for trends and improvement
Physicians and staff are invited to contact any of the department’s staff members with questions or concerns
Jenny Way (316) 962-2071
Brett McMahon (316) 962-2161
Todd Stranghoner (316) 962-2161
Christ Short (316) 962-2178
Medical Staff Officers
President – Scott Porter, MD
Interim Vice President – Kurt Kauffman, MD.
Secretary/Treasurer – David Hartig, DO
Immediate Past President – J. Alex DeBaun, MD
Medical staff services
Chief Medical Officer – Francie Ekengren, MD
Administrative Assistant to Chief Medical Officer & Medical Staff Coordinator – Linda Taylor Shannon
Manager – Becky Findley, CPMSM, CPCS, FMSP
Medical Staff Coordinator – Danica Donecker
Medical Staff Coordinator – Deann Willett
Staff Assistant – Joanna Persyn
To request an application for medical staff or allied health professional staff status, please contact Medical Providers Resources at (316) 683-0178.