Meet the Team
Dr. Man Anand, M.D.Psychiatrist
Dr. Anand is a board-certified psychiatrist who sees patients in the Center seven days a week. He became interested in the medical specialty of psychiatry while he was practicing medicine in England. “As a primary care physician, I saw many people who were dealing with behavioral health issues and that intrigued me,” Dr. Anand says.
In fact, he was so intrigued by the prospect of helping these patients that he decided to specialize in psychiatry and came to the University of Kansas to complete his residency. That was more than 33 years ago, and today Dr. Anand serves as medical director for Saint John Hospital’s Senior Behavioral Health Center.
He also is a past president of the Saint John Hospital Medical Staff. “As our geriatric population increases, we are seeing a rise in behavioral disturbances in these patients, such as dementia and depression,” Dr. Anand says. “In many cases, these are people who have given so much of their lives to their family and community. It is very rewarding to be able to help them improve their quality of life and return to their highest level of functioning.”
Michele Duckstein MA, RN, ADC, Director of the Senior Behavioral Health Services at Saint John Hospital
Previously Michele worked as the inpatient Nurse Manager for the Kansas City VA Psychiatric Hospital. Her broad background includes other psychiatric and substance abuse manager roles for the past 34 years. She was the administrator for an Access to Recovery Federal Grant, working with clinicians across the nation.
Michele received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Polk State College and a Bachelor of Art degree in both Psychology and Sociology. She obtained her Master of Art in Rehabilitation and Mental Health degree from the University of South Florida.
Paula McEnerney, LBSW, Intake Coordinator
Paula was born at St. John’s hospital in Leavenworth KS and raised in rural Basehor. She graduated from Basehor High School and went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in social work from Washburn University. While attending college, Paula cared for my great-grandmother and provided private duty support to an elderly woman in her home.
She has worked in long-term care and post-acute rehab for the past 22 years as she enjoys working with seniors. Paula is married with two teenagers. She enjoys her family and friends, her dog, gardening, reading, exercise, homemaking, traveling, church involvement, and country living.
Nikki Hitchcock, LMSW, Social Worker II
Rachel Hill, CTRS, Recreational Therapist III
Rachel has a passion for working with people of all ages and all ability levels. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation, emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, with a minor in Psychology from Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS).
She became a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) in October 2011 and has been fortunate to work with folks in the adaptive camp and adventure settings across several states. She is thrilled to be a Recreational Therapist at St. John Hospital and share her love of playing and laughing to all who visit. Rachel is a proud mother to a beautiful daughter and loves spending time with her family and friends.
Makayla Callaghan, BS, Activity Therapist II
Makayla was a volunteer for the Senior Behavioral Health Unit while she was completing her Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science from the University of St. Mary (Leavenworth, KS).
During that time, she developed a love for Recreational Therapy after seeing the impact these activities had on the geriatric population. She is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Recreation, emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, through Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO). Upon completion, she plans to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
She is passionate about helping people reach their fullest potential and is happy to be a part of the team at Saint John Hospital. She is a talented dancer and has been a dance instructor for almost three years. She enjoys teaching others about the importance of having a healthy/ active lifestyle and loves making people smile. She strives to make a positive impact on all those she serves. When at home, MaKayla spends time loving her two dogs: Boone and Sully.