Since 2002, the bariatric program at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has been serving the medical weight loss needs of northeast Kansas. With over 3,000 surgeries performed, the program is recognized as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Dr. Carlyle Dunshee,...

Kansas native Dr. Jennifer McAllaster, general and bariatric surgeon, has a unique perspective on the bariatric program at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus. Not only is she a long-time surgeon, she is a patient herself. We sat down with her to get a better understanding...

In recognition of Sexual Health Month, Dr. Jamie Rempe, OB/GYN with St. Francis Women’s Center, is sharing important information in regards to women and their sexual health.

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...

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...

  THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM AND ARDENT HEALTH SERVICES FINALIZE PURCHASE OF ST. FRANCIS HEALTH   Hospital renamed The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus  

Nearly 800,000 people in the United States suffer from a stroke each year, with about three in four being first-time strokes. Strokes are also the leading cause of long-term disability and the leading preventable cause of disability. For National Stroke Month, our Medical Director of Inpatient...

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.7 million Americans of all ages are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease and by the year 2050, it is expected to reach 17 million. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that causes memory loss and the loss of other important...