| Kristen DeHart | |
| Chief Executive Officer | |
| Kristen DeHart joined MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital in 2003. She graduated from the University of Kansas Medical Center with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy in 1989. Her enthusiasm comes from being part of a dynamic team that focuses on getting every patient back to their greatest level of independence. |
| Cielo Navato-Dehning | |
| Medical Director | |
| Dr. Cielo Navato-Dehning, M.D., graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City and completed residency training at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She finished residency in 1995 with the distinction of Chief Resident. Her specialty is spinal cord injury medicine. |
| Kasey Norman, RN, MA | |
| Chief Nursing Officer | |
| Kasey joined Mid America Rehabilitation Hospital in 2010. She graduated from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and received her Master in Psychology from the University of Arkansas. She has been in healthcare management for over twenty-five years and has a special love for the elderly and helping them maintain their independence. |
| Paul Matlack, MS, OT | |
| Director, Clinical Services | |
Paul Matlack has been with MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital for more than six years and has held the director position since the end of 2004. He earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and his master’s degree in occupational therapy. |
| Tiffany Kiehl | |
| Director, Marketing Operations, Case Management, | |
| Tiffany Kiehl joined MidAmerica in 2003. She graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy. She has more than 12 years of experience with a unique blend of acute inpatient rehabilitation and sales/marketing. |
| Richard Lane | |
| Controller | |
| Rick Lane joined MidAmerica in June 2004 and has an extensive health care finance background with acute care hospitals in Kansas City. He has a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. |
| Cheryl Wescott | |
| Director, Quality - Risk Management & Health Infor | |
| Cheryl comes to rehabilitation health care with more than 25 years of management experience in various forms of health care delivery. She graduated from Baker University with a master’s degree in business administration. She also holds a technical accreditation in health information management. |
| Holly Ray | |
| Director, Human Resources | |
| Holly holds a master’s degree in human resources and PHR, Professional in Human Resources. She oversees all areas of human resources, such as recruitment and retention, benefits, employee relations, and worker’s compensation. Her door is always open! Working here, you can be a part of the fantastic patient outcomes! |
| Jeremy Newport | |
Jeremy joined Mid America Rehabilitation Hospital in 2008 as the director of plant operations. He graduated from Fort Scott Community College with an Associates of Science degree. He has worked in healthcare for more than eleven years. His goal is to ensure all patients are provided a clean, safe environment during their stay. |
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