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The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus recognizes Mary (Kate) Brehm, LPN, who has dedicated 50 years of service. Brehm began her journey with The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in 1969. “I remember being very nervous on my first day. I was scared to death,” Brehm laughed. Sprinkling humor…

According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), West Nile Virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Kansas. In July, KDHE also issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus throughout Kansas. The CDC reports that nationwide in 2019, 10 cases of West Nile Virus had been reported as of June 25th.…

Fall sports seasons will be here before you know it! Participating in sports is a great way for any child to meet friends, maintain a healthy weight and have fun. With any sport comes the risk of injury, and according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control, more than half of all sports injuries in children…

No one believes they will be the ones to leave their child in a hot car, but every year the parents of 37 children are wrong. Forgetting a child, not locking your car doors, getting distracted can happen to the best parents. It’s the responsibility of all mom, dads and caregivers to learn about the…

As we transition from spring to summer, the change in seasons can prove to be difficult for individuals with allergies and asthma. With a plethora of things blooming and constant fluctuation in the temperatures, there are some not-so-welcome things in the air for anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies. These things can also impact individuals…

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease where cells responsible for producing dopamine, a chemical messenger associated with movement, die off in the substantia nigra region of the brain. Parkinson’s disease has become increasingly more prevalent in the United States, with approximately one million Americans currently living with the disease. On average, by age 85,…

Approximately three million sports-related concussions occur each year in the United States. Due to the complexity of concussions and the wide range of outcomes that can occur, it’s crucial to manage concussions until complete recovery. Dr. Peter Loo, sports medicine physician at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, tells us how the…

Maintaining a healthy weight can be one of the more challenging aspects of health, especially for individuals with chronic obesity. In Kansas alone, more than 32 percent of adults are obese. Even with such high percentage of the population living with this disease, there are many steps that individuals can take to get on a path…

More than 25 million people in the U.S. have a lung disease, with lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) being two of the most common. Nicole Garst, APRN at the pulmonology clinic at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, is giving us in depth information about the two, the risk factors for…

Indulgence is the name of the game during the holiday season. When living with diabetes, this can be harmful to your health. If you are a diabetic, being mindful of your eating habits and physical activity is especially important during this season. Monica Blanton, physician’s assistant at the Diabetes and Endocrinology Center at The University of Kansas…