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Understanding Heart Attack Symptoms

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. The most common form of heart disease is coronary heart disease (CHD) which can lead to a heart attack. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and seek immediate medical care if you’re experiencing one.

Steps to Take to Prevent Birth Defects

More than 120,000 babies are born each year with some type of birth defect. Birth defects most often form in the early part of pregnancy – the first trimester and early second trimester – when the major body systems and organs are forming.

To learn more about different types of birth defects and steps expectant mothers can take to prevent birth defects, we spoke with Dr. Laura Tate, OB/GYN at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.

How To Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Weight

Maintaining a healthy weight can be one of the more challenging aspects of health, especially for individuals with chronic obesity. In Kansas alone, more than 32 percent of adults are obese. Even with such high percentage of the population living with this disease, there are many steps that individuals can take to get on a path to better health and weight loss.

LOA Signed to Acquire Tallgrass Surgical Center

TOPEKA, Kansas (January 15, 2019) – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus (St. Francis Campus) and Tallgrass Surgical Center announced today that they have signed a letter of agreement for the hospital to acquire the surgery center.

Lung Disease in America

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 about the two, the risk factors for both and how they would be treated.

Managing Diabetes During the Holidays

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 Diabetes and Endocrinology Center at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, is sharing ways in which you can stay on track during the holidays.

Women and Sexual Health: Honesty is The Best Policy

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.

Surgeon at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Shares Personal and Professional Experience with Bariatric Surgery

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 of how she became a bariatric surgeon and how having the surgery changed her life.

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The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Bariatric Program Shows Great Success through the Years

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, bariatric surgeon at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, is giving us an in-depth look into the bariatric program and what it takes to be successful post-surgery.