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 University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates the health system’s St. Francis Campus’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

Weight loss surgery significantly reduces mortality and results in remarkable weight loss and reversal in several obesity-related comorbidities.  There is a lot of evidence that the resolution of inflammation that occurs after bariatric surgery mitigates some of these comorbidities. 

“The Worst WLS Mistake You Can Make” By Katie Jay, MSW: Certified Wellness Coach Have you heard the Aesop’s fable about the dog and his shadow? In the story, a hungry dog manages to get a morsel of meat. Thrilled with his acquisition, the dog decides to take it back to his den where he can devour...

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM ST. FRANCIS CAMPUS RECEIVES HIGH 5 FOR MOM & BABY PREMIER RECOGNITION   TOPEKA, Kan. (March 24, 2023) – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has continued its commitment to improving infant and maternal health by earning recognition...

Topeka, Kansas (May 1, 2023) – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus announces the acquisition of Optimum Health Family Practice. The practice will be renamed The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Family Medicine and will continue to provide care at 2840 SW...

Anne Marcotte was not used to being on the other end of a stethoscope. The 75-year-old Topeka resident spent most of her career as a registered nurse in California hospitals before retiring after 52 years. “When I was a brand new cardiac care nurse in the 1980s,” Anne said, “our hospital would do...

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...

  TOPEKA, KS September 18, 2023 – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a leader in innovative healthcare solutions, is proud to announce the introduction of the Watchman™ Procedure to its comprehensive list of cutting-edge cardiovascular treatments. This groundbreaking...

With the warmer weather, many are looking to hit the trails for a workout! We have listed a few resources to help you locate wonderful trails right here in Kansas. Travel Kansas is a great resource when searching for parks and trails to explore. Here are a few helpful links picked out from their...