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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and can serve both a reminder and an opportunity to take care of YOU!  Breast health begins with a sense of what is normal for your breasts, also known as breast awareness. To promote breast health, consider doing regular breast self-exams. With practice, you will discover how your breasts…

A new vaccine that fights three strains of influenza is now available from health care providers across the U.S. The most effective way to fight the flu is to get vaccinated, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the virus can spread among the population during the entire year, the flu…

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 20, 2024) – June is Men’s Health Month, a crucial time to emphasize the importance of proactive healthcare for men. In alignment with this focus, The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is excited to announce the introduction of groundbreaking technologies in prostate cancer detection and management, setting new standards in…

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States.

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus proudly announces the appointment of Adam Meier, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ, as the new chief nursing officer (CNO). With over 11 years of dedicated service at The University of Kansas Health System, Adam brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership that…

TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 16, 2024) – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has continued its commitment to improving infant and maternal health by earning recognition through High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier, a program developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in Kansas. High…

TOPEKA, Kansas (Feb. 1, 2024) – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has appointed Sridevi Donepudi, MD, as chief medical officer (CMO), effective Feb. 19. Dr. Donepudi will provide medical staff leadership, strategic and operational planning, along with oversight for the hospital-based physician group and medical ethics. She will support the advancement of…

TOPEKA, Kansas (January 26, 2024) –The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) with a Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. To earn this designation, each facility must deliver quality care,…

TOPEKA, KAN., Oct. 25, 2023 –The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Heart Attack Certification. The health system’s St. Francis Campus underwent a rigorous, onsite review on Aug. 29 and Aug. 30, 2023. During the visit,…

Topeka, Kansas August 15, 2023– The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is proud to celebrate a significant milestone in its healthcare journey as it marks the first anniversary of performing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures. Since introducing this groundbreaking minimally invasive technique, the health system’s St. Francis Campus has continued redefining…