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Early Detection Crucial In Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

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 mental functions. “It is the number one cause of dementia,” shares James Rider, M.D. Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine physician for The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.

The Importance of Stroke Awareness and Prevention

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 Rehabilitation Services, Dr. Sushmita Veloor shares why she believes education and awareness are so important.
 

Introducing The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus

The University Of Kansas Health System And Ardent Health Services Finalize Purchase Of St. Francis Health

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