Living with diabetes is challenging, but possible. By Andrea Stafos, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM Manager and Diabetes Clinical Specialist Nutrition and Diabetes Education Center Shawnee Mission Health If you are living with diabetes, you know the realities of life happen when you are not in your doctor’s office. ... Read More »
For more than three decades, avid cyclist Tawny McClellan’s knees powered her through countless miles on trails and the open road. The outdoorsy 68-year-old Olathe resident was a runner before hopping on the bike and knew that eventually her knees would surrender to strenuous physical activity. “I started experiencing knee ... Read More »
“I Have Lived With Serious Pain…” By Myra Christopher It’s hard for people who know me to imagine that more than 50 years ago I belonged to one of those high-kick dance teams. We wore short skirts and white leather boots which we kicked over our heads when performing during ... 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 »
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 »
Health Screenings for Women Whether you’re 18 or 88, there are certain health screenings every woman should have. A woman’s health depends on many factors. Every woman should make time for healthy habits — regular exercise, stress management, eating the right foods — and she should also be scheduling routine ... Read More »
Are you comfortable with your doctor? Do you know how to communicate with your health care providers? It is important to have a good relationship with your medical providers to achieve the best health outcomes. These tips may help you and your doctor improve your healthcare. Talk to your doctor ... Read More »
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that everyone born from 1945–1965 (baby-boomers) get tested for hepatitis C, a disease that causes inflammation and infection of the liver. This condition develops after being infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It can cause lifelong infection, fibrosis (mild to moderate liver scarring), ... Read More »
