Early Detection Saved My Life Daymond John Shares a Message of Hope and Awareness By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff Dear Readers, For the last 13 years, Our Health Matters is on a mission to get readers to embrace prevention and healthier lifestyles. We have written countless articles over the ... Read More »
4,755 Days and Counting — 13 Years Matter A lot has been accomplished since 2005 when we placed the first edition of Our Health Matters™ in the hands of readers throughout the greater Kansas City region. We believe our Kansas City families want to know more about healthy living and understand ... Read More »
At The University of Kansas Cancer Center, cancer is our sole focus. As the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, we provide unrivaled expertise and experience in diagnosing and treating all forms of cancer, from common and complex to rare. Our nationally and internationally renowned investigators conduct pivotal research ... Read More »
Turmeric, also called saffron or the golden spice, is a tall plant that grows in Asia and Central America. It is made from the ground roots of the plant and is the major ingredient in curry powder. Available in capsules, teas, powders and extracts, we offer some examples of how ... Read More »
Over 440,000 deaths each year in the U.S. are attributable to tobacco use, and another 50,000 deaths are caused by secondhand smoke exposure. Approximately 20% of Veterans in our region use tobacco, and it is estimated that 70% of these individuals want to quit. This makes helping Veterans kick the ... Read More »
North Kansas City Hospital One in every four deaths in Kansas City is related to heart disease, making it the leading cause of death in our city. But, it doesn’t have to be. “Heart disease is not a natural progression of aging,” says John T. Miller, MD, a cardiologist with ... Read More »
Our “hearts” are sensitive and powerful organs that carry lots of responsibility. One can reflect on the heart as the physical part of the body, or in symbols, imagery and emotion. We generally associate feelings of the heart with that of “falling in love” – floating through the day with ... Read More »
Make this the year you take control of maintaining a healthy heart for life. Perhaps you’re one of the millions who ended the year with resolve to take charge of their health and turned over a new leaf in January, with a firm commitment to a personal health makeover. If ... Read More »
An electronic health record (EHR) is the modern term for medical health record. It is a digital version of a patient’s paper chart. EHRs are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users. While an EHR does contain the medical and treatment histories of patients, ... Read More »
Food allergies and celiac disease affect people at all income levels. The effects can be severe, even life-threatening, but a proper diet can make living with these problems much easier. Kansas City, Missouri-based Food Equality Initiative (FEI) — founded by Emily Brown in 2014 was the first program of its ... Read More »
