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Postpartum Hernias: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Read more: Postpartum Hernias: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment OptionsPregnancy comes with many bodily changes, some more common than others. One bodily change can be a postpartum hernia. If you feel slight pressure or see a protrusion on your abdomen or C-section scar, you may have a hernia. These aren’t overly common, but they do happen, affecting about 5% of new mothers. Understanding what…
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What to do if you get heat stroke
Read more: What to do if you get heat strokeJuly and August typically include some of the hottest temperatures of the year. The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus’ emergency medicine experts have these tips for if you or someone you know experiences heat stroke. What do you need to know about heat stroke? Most often, heat stroke happens in people who…
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St. Francis is nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care
Read more: St. Francis is nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence in cardiovascular careThe University of Kansas Health System St. Francis is nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines® awards for proven dedication to best practices, life-saving care TOPEKA, Kan. (July 21, 2026) — The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has received…
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What to do if you suspect a hernia
Read more: What to do if you suspect a herniaWhen part of an organ pushes through a weak area of tissue or muscle, it can start with mild discomfort or a small bulge in the abdomen or groin. But these bulges, called hernias, may become more serious over time if left untreated. If you think you may have a hernia, surgeons at The University…
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The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Read more: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog GroupTOPEKA, Kan. (May 6, 2026) — The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient…
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Turning insight into action: ICU nursing council shaping care at St. Francis
Read more: Turning insight into action: ICU nursing council shaping care at St. FrancisIn the high-stakes intensive care unit (ICU), the voices of nurses can provide crucial insight that affects the quality and efficiency of bedside care. At St. Francis, a nurse-led ICU Nursing Professional Practice Council provides a dedicated space for those voices to be heard. Through collaboration, evidence-based practice and honest feedback, the council helps shape…
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The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus names Robert Reznor vice president of physician services
Read more: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus names Robert Reznor vice president of physician servicesTOPEKA, Kan. (March 19, 2026) — The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus announced that Robert Reznor, MBA, BSN, RN, FACHE, has been appointed vice president of physician services. His start date is March 30, 2026. Reznor brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in physician enterprise operations, multi-site practice management and…
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A local couple. A shared fight. A powerful reminder that early screening saves lives.
Read more: A local couple. A shared fight. A powerful reminder that early screening saves lives.Meet Atlee and Chrissy Reetz, a married couple in their 40s from Topeka and parents of two school‑aged boys. In 2024, both were diagnosed with colon cancer within months of each other. Their experience was shocking and emotional. As Atlee shared, “When you hear the phrase about cancer, ‘we are in this together,’ we were…
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The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is recognized for 11 years as High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier, highlighting commitment to infant and maternal health
Read more: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is recognized for 11 years as High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier, highlighting commitment to infant and maternal healthTOPEKA, Kan. (March 5, 2026) — The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has earned recognition as a High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier facility for the 11th consecutive year, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to strengthening maternal and infant health through evidence‑based maternity care practices. High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier,…
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The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus expands access to advanced BiTE therapies, bringing advanced cancer treatment to our community
Read more: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus expands access to advanced BiTE therapies, bringing advanced cancer treatment to our communityTOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 3, 2026) — The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus announces a major advancement in cancer care, successfully establishing full clinical capability to delivery bispecific antibody therapies (“BiTE” therapies) for eligible patients in Topeka and the surrounding region. Known as bispecific T-cell engager, or “BiTE,” therapies, these advanced immunotherapies help…
Latest News
- Postpartum Hernias: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
- What to do if you get heat stroke
- St. Francis is nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care
- What to do if you suspect a hernia
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group