Research and prevention are key to ending the epidemic. By Betty Drees, MD, FACP, FACE Professor of Medicine and Dean Emerita, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Diabetes is very common and is becoming more common. The number of adults with diabetes has tripled in the last 20 years, ... Read More »
After surgery or injury, a team of medical specialists ensure recovery goals are met. By OHM Staff It’s a well-documented fact that patients who have the opportunity to participate in rehabilitation after injuries, surgeries, or other serious illnesses show improved mobility over those who do not. Rehabilitation in the appropriate ... Read More »
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 »
By Jim Nunnelly, Contributing Writer A successful gentleman was asked, by a reporter, what is the secret to your success?”. He answered simply that the secret was “good judgment.” The reporter followed with, “how did you get that?” The gentleman quickly responded, “experience.” Then, really confused, the reporter continued, “how ... Read More »
Learn how to properly care for your child’s teeth. By Brenda Bohaty, DDS, MSD, Ph.D. University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 37% of children (ages 2-8 years) have dental cavities in primary (baby) teeth. Although dental caries ... Read More »
By Wynter Rice, OD As a practicing optometrist, I tell people to never neglect their eyes, but include it as part of their annual health exams. Our goal is to always help individuals and families maintain their healthiest possible vision. Here are a few questions I often get from patients ... Read More »
Adopting healthy habits early pays off. Omar and Margaret Martinez sat down with Our Health Matters to discuss how they work to maintain a healthy lifestyle. And it doesn’t involve a gym membership. Omar and Margaret decided years ago to change the way they ate, and they are now passing ... Read More »
Reduce the negative impact of stress and put your personal well-being and health first. Lori Boyajian-O’Neill, D.O., Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Centerpoint Medical Center S tress is a normal part of life no matter your age—and, in fact, a limited amount of stress can actually be good for ... Read More »
I’m often asked…”why did you start Our Health Matters magazine…?” When I think about that question, I have flashbacks of how I arrived here. For context, I have been in the print and visual communications business more than 25 years as Ramsey & Associates Design, a graphic design and promotional ... Read More »
We Must Go Beyond Traditional Health Care Delivery By John W. Bluford, III Founder, Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute and President Emeritus, Truman Medical Centers Ibelieve the next wave of hospital emphasis needs to be on “thinking outside of the bed.” Hospital systems need to invest in housing, job development, fair ... Read More »
