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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
Read more: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024October 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…
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New vaccine available for the 2024-25 Flu Season
Read more: New vaccine available for the 2024-25 Flu SeasonA 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…
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The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus at the Forefront of Improving Accuracy of Prostate Biopsies
Read more: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus at the Forefront of Improving Accuracy of Prostate BiopsiesTOPEKA, 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…
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Spotting the Warning Signs of Stroke Critical for Successful Treatment
Read more: Spotting the Warning Signs of Stroke Critical for Successful TreatmentDo you know the warning signs for a stroke? Nearly 70 percent of people who have suffered a minor stroke don’t recognize the symptoms at all. Seeking medical treatment within the first three hours is critical to successful treatment.
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The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Receives Prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation
Read more: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Receives Prestigious Baby-Friendly DesignationThe 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.
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The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus appoints Adam Meier, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ, as chief nursing officer
Read more: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus appoints Adam Meier, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ, as chief nursing officerThe 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…
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Patient Battled Colon Cancer with Strength, Support, and Advocacy
Read more: Patient Battled Colon Cancer with Strength, Support, and AdvocacyGary Sawyer, a self-employed contractor from Holton, Kansas, never imagined he would face another cancer diagnosis after overcoming prostate cancer in 2010. “I had a lot of probes and scans back then, and in my mind, I figured if something were wrong, it would have shown up,” Gary recalls. However, last year, he found himself…
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5 Ways to Decrease Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Read more: 5 Ways to Decrease Your Risk of Colorectal CancerColorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women; it is also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a month set aside to increase awareness and education of colon cancer. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, almost half (47%)…
