Turn for the Better blog - HCA Midwest Health

The ER staff should be able to give me an idea of what it’s going to cost so I can decide if I’d rather wait until my doctor’s office opens tomorrow...

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Asking My Child About Smoking and Drinking Habits

December 6, 2017

When you bring your child to the ER for a bump on the head, you may be surprised to hear the doctor asking your 12-year-old about her smoking...

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Does the flu shot protect against the stomach ...

November 21, 2017

Does the flu shot protect against the stomach flu? Despite its name, the “stomach flu” actually isn’t the flu at all. Despite that, flu shots...

tags: emergency care , t4b

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Fast ER Wait Times

November 11, 2017

Emergency rooms shouldn’t have long wait times. It’s an emergency! Learn how HCA Midwest Health is shortening ER wait times for the Kansas City...

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Are CT Scans Safe?

November 10, 2017

Are CT scans safe? It’s smart to question, research and be concerned about your health and care. Many life-saving innovations with great benefits...

tags: emergency care , t4b

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Preparing for the ER

November 6, 2017

A little preparation goes a long way. Make sure your next trip to the ER goes as smoothly as possible.

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Kid Friendly ERs

September 28, 2017

We know children are not just smaller sized adults. Find out what makes our 11 Kansas City ERs pediatric ready.

tags: emergency care , pediatric care , t4b

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Emergency Room Close To Home

July 20, 2017

Emergency rooms should be close to home. You don’t want to travel far during an emergency.

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Burn Appearance Can Worsen Over The First 48 Hours

June 9, 2017

When do you need to go to a burn specialist? First, burn degrees are much harder to determine than most people think—especially in the first ...

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Asking My Child About Smoking and Drinking Habits

Does the flu shot protect against the stomach ...

Fast ER Wait Times

Are CT Scans Safe?

Preparing for the ER

Kid Friendly ERs

Emergency Room Close To Home

Burn Appearance Can Worsen Over The First 48 Hours

Average ER Wait Times

Emergency Care

Emergency Care