Join us for this free, informative seminar as we discuss strategies for beginning the process of health improvement and weight management on Monday, May 6 at 6 p.m., and Thursday, May 23 at 2 p.m., at HealthPoint Plaza, 2126 Independence in Cape.

Nutrition, physical activity and behavior modification will be discussed and you will receive details about the options HealthPoint Fitness offers to assist with this challenging effort.

You will learn how our individualized approach evaluates your current fitness level, personal goals and medical issues before recommending any weight loss or fitness program. The program includes: Starting Point and Biometrics Weight Loss Programs; Nutritional Coaching; Personal Training; and more.

Register online at SEhealth.org/classes-events or call 573-986-4440.

Dexter, Missouri - If you like baked goods, you won't want to miss out on this Sweet Treats Sales at SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

There will be homemade cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, muffins, and even hot sweet mustard!

The event will be in the hospital lobby from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Callie Welker, RD, LD, has joined the SoutheastHEALTH Business Development team as Physician and HealthWorks Specialist.

Welker is a registered dietitian and also is a certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer. 

SoutheastHEALTH Vice President of Marketing and Business Development Shauna Hoffman says Welker comes to Southeast with “demonstrated skills in leadership and organization. Her outstanding professional background includes six years of sales experience and an in-depth knowledge of the health insurance industry. In these roles, she has established invaluable relationships within the community.”

Welker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Management, Exercise Science Option, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, both from Southeast Missouri State University.

“I’m excited to join such a dynamic team of individuals committed to promoting community health awareness,” she said. “I am looking forward to fusing my passion for wellness with sales and marketing.”

Welker is active in the community. She currently serves as president of the Cape Girardeau Jaycee’s Golf Advisory Board. Welker is also the local Care to Learn Chapter President, a member of Zonta International and a member of the Old Town Cape Organizational Committee.

Her professional affiliations include the American Dietetic Association and the American College of Sports Medicine.  

Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Steven D. Langdon, Ed.D, has been appointed by the Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences Board of Trustees to serve as President of the College.  

Prior to being appointed President, Dr. Langdon served as Interim Academic Vice President of the University of Providence in Great Falls, MT. He also was Principal-In-Charge with Learning Applied, LLC, a consulting service he operated for organizations of higher education. 

Dr. Langdon comes to SoutheastHEALTH with expansive experience in higher education leadership. He has built and empowered academic teams in diverse settings and has developed cultures of quality, integrity and accountability within cross-functional team in both two-year and four-year institutions.

“Quality patient care hinges on having a well-educated nursing staff. Research has shown that lower mortality rates, fewer medication errors and positive outcomes are all linked to nurses who are well prepared,” said Ken Bateman, President and CEO of SoutheastHEALTH. “I am confident that Dr. Langdon will work collaboratively to create a highly qualified healthcare workforce who understand that education enhances both clinical competency and patient care delivery.”

 Dr. Langdon said his vision for the college is to “cultivate and advance the College of Nursing and Health Sciences to be a powerhouse for exceptional learning experiences, supporting students in the learning process, fostering personal growth, discovering more about themselves and developing a mindset needed for professional advancement in a healthcare field of their choice.” He added that “being a part of SoutheastHEALTH provides great opportunities for students to gain excellent, hands-on experience and professional preparation in an outstanding healthcare system. I am also excited to work for SoutheastHEALTH and to be a part of a healthcare system recognized for providing an excellent patient care experience.” 

Being in Missouri is like coming home, Dr. Langdon observed. “Being raised in eastern Kansas, I spent much of my time on road trips to Kansas City and St. Louis. My wife, children and I also have enjoyed spending time around Branson. I look forward to the beauty of the four seasons, rolling hills, rivers and streams, wildlife and the hometown feeling of Cape Girardeau.”

Dr. Langdon holds a Doctorate of Education: Educational Leadership from Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN. He also holds Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Athletic Training from Ohio University in Athens, and the University of Kansas in Lawrence, respectively.

His professional memberships include the Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, ASCD: Professional Learning & Community for Educators, National Athletic Trainers Association and the American College of Sports Medicine.

About Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers certificates and degrees in both health sciences and nursing. Approximately 170 students enrolled at the College this spring. Information on Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences is available at www.sehcollege.edu.