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Everything You Need to Know When It Comes to West Nile Virus
Read more: Everything You Need to Know When It Comes to West Nile VirusAccording to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), West Nile Virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Kansas. In July, KDHE also issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus throughout Kansas. The CDC reports that nationwide in 2019, 10 cases of West Nile Virus had been reported as of June 25th.…
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Breastfeeding Basics: Tips from a Baby-Friendly Facility
Read more: Breastfeeding Basics: Tips from a Baby-Friendly FacilityIf you are welcoming a new baby to your family, you understand the many decisions that are involved in being a new parent! From naming your baby, choosing delivery preferences, or picking a feeding option, we want you to know all the information before making a choice for you and your newest family member. Whether…
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Preventing Children’s Sports Injuries
Read more: Preventing Children’s Sports InjuriesFall sports seasons will be here before you know it! Participating in sports is a great way for any child to meet friends, maintain a healthy weight and have fun. With any sport comes the risk of injury, and according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control, more than half of all sports injuries in children…
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Lifesaving Habits for Child Car Safety
Read more: Lifesaving Habits for Child Car SafetyNo one believes they will be the ones to leave their child in a hot car, but every year the parents of 37 children are wrong. Forgetting a child, not locking your car doors, getting distracted can happen to the best parents. It’s the responsibility of all mom, dads and caregivers to learn about the…
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THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM ST. FRANCIS CAMPUS AND TALLGRASS SURGICAL CENTER CLOSE TRANSACTION
Read more: THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM ST. FRANCIS CAMPUS AND TALLGRASS SURGICAL CENTER CLOSE TRANSACTIONTOPEKA, Kansas (June 7, 2019) – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus (St. Francis Campus) and Tallgrass Surgical Center have completed the transaction for the hospital’s acquisition of the surgery center. “With the addition of the Tallgrass Surgery Center to our family, we can offer patients more convenience, better access to care, and more…
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Spring Has Arrived: What You Need to Know About Allergies and Asthma
Read more: Spring Has Arrived: What You Need to Know About Allergies and AsthmaAs we transition from spring to summer, the change in seasons can prove to be difficult for individuals with allergies and asthma. With a plethora of things blooming and constant fluctuation in the temperatures, there are some not-so-welcome things in the air for anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies. These things can also impact individuals…
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A Breakdown of Parkinson’s Disease
Read more: A Breakdown of Parkinson’s DiseaseParkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease where cells responsible for producing dopamine, a chemical messenger associated with movement, die off in the substantia nigra region of the brain. Parkinson’s disease has become increasingly more prevalent in the United States, with approximately one million Americans currently living with the disease. On average, by age 85,…
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Concussion Management at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
Read more: Concussion Management at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis CampusApproximately three million sports-related concussions occur each year in the United States. Due to the complexity of concussions and the wide range of outcomes that can occur, it’s crucial to manage concussions until complete recovery. Dr. Peter Loo, sports medicine physician at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, tells us how the…
