There are some accidents and tragedies that cannot be avoided, whether due to genetic makeup or unfortunate timing. Although car accidents can fall under the “unfortunate timing” category, an accident resulting from impaired driving is not one of them. Every day in America, 30 people die as a...
Read MoreEach September, we recognize the American Cancer Society’s fifth-ranked cancer in cancer deaths among women during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This month, we sat down with Sara Blake, M.D., OB/GYN at The University of Kansas Health System St.
Read More“I’m a firm believer in keeping a positive attitude and your mind engaged. It will help you push through the tough times,” said Angie Morris, a former patient at The University of Kansas Cancer Center at St. Francis Campus, and a breast cancer survivor. Morris has firsthand experience with the...
Read MoreRead Part 1 of Angie’s story Six months after enduring a double mastectomy and many months of chemotherapy, a familiar pain in a familiar place returned, but Angie Morris didn’t want to believe what she felt.
Read MoreSports medicine physician, Peter Loo, M.D., explains why the iovera° treatment might be the perfect solution for you.
Read MoreKeep track of your fluid intake throughout the day. You need to drink a minimum of 64 ounces of fluid each day. It may be easier for you to accomplish this if you use a smaller (i.e. 4 ounce) cup. Because of your smaller stomach, you will no longer be able to guzzle. Just sip. If you are having...
Read MoreProtein is the building block of muscles and a fundamental aspect of any healthy diet. After weight loss surgery, protein becomes even more important. It is good to set a goal of consuming 60 to 80 grams of protein every day after a RNY or sleeve procedure and 100 grams of protein every day...
Read MoreWhen Nina McGrath, 70, was in her early 20’s, she was involved in a car accident that prompted more than five decades of severe pain in her back. After years of provisional care, including steady visits to chiropractors and multiple steroid injections, McGrath made an appointment with board...
Read MoreThe holidays are fast approaching and most of us will find ourselves tempted with all the food that is involved. Here are some tips to help keep you on track this holiday season:
Read MoreAmy Hedstrom was diagnosed with Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer at the young age of 32. She noticed a very small lump in November of 2014 and went to get an ultrasound where nothing appeared. It wasn’t until April of 2015 that she noticed the lump was growing and went to get the lump...
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