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Blood Pressure Monitors Vary by Style. Which one is best for you?
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Blood Pressure Monitors Vary by Style. Which one is best for you?

17 Jul 2019

American Heart Association Many people have high blood pressure (HBP) for years without knowing it. Generally, there are no symptoms, but when elevated blood pressure goes untreated, it can damage arteries and vital organs throughout your body. That’s why it is often called the “silent killer,” because it can cause ... Read More »

Opioid Overdose Can be Reversed… | If You Know How
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Opioid Overdose Can be Reversed… | If You Know How

17 Jul 2019

Three Steps to Save a Life By Tenille L. Lawson, PharmD, BCPS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 25,000 lives have been saved using naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses between 1996 and 2014. Because naloxone effectively reduces mortality (death), pharmacies nationwide can provide it to anyone ... Read More »

E-Cigarettes or Vaping No matter what name they call it, there’s cause for concern.
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E-Cigarettes or Vaping No matter what name they call it, there’s cause for concern.

17 Jul 2019

By Tenille L. Lawson PharmD, BCPS Before the landmark 1964 Surgeon General report brought awareness to the detrimental effects of cigarettes, more than 40% of American adults were addicted to smoking. Today, the Surgeon General is not only addressing the health concerns of adults who smoke traditional cigarettes, but also ... Read More »

Healthcare for the Whole Person Makes Sense
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Healthcare for the Whole Person Makes Sense

07 Jan 2019

Learn how patient-centered care plays a vital role. x “Addressing the “whole person’s” health is essential for positive health outcomes and cost-effective care.” Integrated Care combines physical, mental and behavioral care in one setting. There are many ways to integrate care, and it may go by different names such as ... Read More »

Integrated and Coordinated Care for Recovery
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Integrated and Coordinated Care for Recovery

07 Jan 2019

First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention and Recovery x Kansas City is moving closer towards a collaborative system of care to bridge the gaps and streamline delivery of care. In the Kansas City area, there are strong networks of support for individuals with substance use disorder that spans from detox to treatment ... Read More »

Do You Understand Your Medical Bill?
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Do You Understand Your Medical Bill?

07 Jan 2019

What you don’t know may surprise you. Patricia Elliott, M.Ed, RHIT By Patricia Elliott, M.Ed, RHIT Health Information Management and Coding Program Coordinator Coding Specialist Certificate Program MCCKC-Penn Valley, Health Science Institute Have you ever wondered what the coded numbers and letters are on your doctor’s bill, hospital statement or ... Read More »

What Does Precision Medicine Mean for Your Health?
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What Does Precision Medicine Mean for Your Health?

07 Jan 2019

You might have heard the term “precision medicine” and wondered what it means. Precision medicine looks at and addresses unique disease risks and helps your medical provider prescribe the appropriate and best treatment. In healthcare systems, this is also called personalized medicine, which is an approach for protecting health and ... Read More »

Tips for Traveling with Alzheimer’s
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Tips for Traveling with Alzheimer’s

12 Sep 2018

People living with Alzheimer’s can join in family travel. The following information offers ways in which caregivers can manage the challenges of traveling with someone who has Alzheimer’s, and still keep travel plans on track: Carry important documents and medications with you. Include emergency contact information, a list of current ... Read More »

The Truth About Dementia
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The Truth About Dementia

12 Sep 2018

Learn the signs and symptoms. By Stanley P. Fisher, M.D. Co-Director, Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute Concern about developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is very common among aging adults. Patients often come to my office worried about their memory loss, or a decrease in their ability to think, plan, ... Read More »

Treating Alzheimer’s Disease Matters
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Treating Alzheimer’s Disease Matters

12 Sep 2018

By Tenille L. Lawson, PharmD, BCPD The Alzheimer’s Association is currently funding over 400 projects to address the growing concerns of approximately 5.7 million Americans who battle Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). This overwhelming statistic is expected to triple by 2050 according to the Center for Disease Control. Because there is no ... Read More »

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