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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Researchers are pursuing a cure and prevention. By Jeffrey Burns, MD, Co-Director of the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center & Professor of Neurology, University of Kansas School of Medicine The first patient cured of Alzheimer’s disease will be in a clinical trial. As a researcher and as a physician, ... Read More »
The person I knew is gone forever. As told to Our Health Matters Tim spoke to Our Health Matters candidly about how his father’s battle with dementia affected his family. What was your father like before he got sick? My dad was a very hard worker his whole life. When ... Read More »
