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...
Read MoreTopeka, 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...
Read MoreTOPEKA, 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...
Read MoreWith 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...
Read MoreAfter weight loss surgery, you may find yourself frustrated with the scale. You’re doing “everything right” yet the scale will not budge. There are many reasons why that could be happening; it’s either a result of not truly implementing a healthy lifestyle or it happens after subsequent weeks...
Read MoreOften times, no matter what stage of the weight loss journey you are in, you will be faced with emotional eating. Having weight loss surgery unfortunately does not change the brain and emotional struggles patients faced before surgery. Please know that emotional struggles are completely normal...
Read MoreOur bodies are wonderful examples of superb electrical engineering, but problems like carpal tunnel syndrome can cause pain. When you press a button on your phone or type words on your keyboard, electrical signals travel from your fingertips, down the median nerve through your wrist, up your arm...
Read MoreWhether you are gearing up for weight loss surgery or have already had it, there are many tools to help you along the way. Below is a list of a few items that will help to make your new life easier.
Read MoreKayla Stroud, a 28-year-old Topeka resident and social worker for the State of Kansas, dreamt of one day having a baby girl with her husband to round out their family of 6.
Read MoreIt’s exciting yet frustrating to open your closet and realize all of the clothes you have are now too big and no longer fit you well. So how can you dress while still shedding weight after bariatric surgery and manage to not break the bank? Below you will find some helpful tips to get you...
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