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Safety First This Holiday Season

October 30, 2020

Are stitches, crutches and broken bones what you’re hoping for this holiday season? Check out these holiday safety tips to avoid a trip to the...

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Breathe easy – understanding and managing asthma

October 27, 2020

Nearly 26 million children and adults suffer from asthma, triggered by allergies, colds, exercise or other factors. Asthma attacks, which can...

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Flu, cold and COVID-19 – staying healthy in the...

October 21, 2020

Flu season and the COVID-19 pandemic are about to collide. And while it is difficult to predict how bad this year’s flu season will be,...

tags: covid-19 , flu , t4b

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Are You Fluent in The Flu?

October 7, 2020

As flu season quickly approaches, are you fluent in your flu facts? Brush up with this slideshow that includes symptoms, telling a cold from ...

tags: emergency care , flu , health tips , t4b

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Does the flu shot protect against the stomach ...

October 7, 2020

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...

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Summer burn safety

June 24, 2020

Over one million people seek professional treatment for burns each year. Learn the three groups of people at high risk and stay out of the ER...

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When to Visit the ER with Dizziness

April 29, 2019

Most people experience the occasional dizzy spell. Whether you stood up too fast, exercised too intensely or had a recent cold that left you ...

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Where One Trip to the ER Can Prevent Another

March 21, 2019

What if kidney stones could prevent a heart attack? Or if a car accident could prevent heart failure? Thanks to the Care Assure program at HCA...

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What are some ways to stay safe this Halloween?

October 17, 2018

I read that there is a spike in emergency room visits on Halloween. What are some ways to stay safe this Halloween?

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Make a Plan…Prevent a Fall

August 29, 2018

Falls are a leading cause of injuries to older Americans, and often devastating to their health and independence. In fact, every 11 seconds, ...

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What is the difference between an Emergency Room...

July 9, 2018

Do you know where to go if you need immediate medical care? Learn the difference between an emergency room and an urgent care center.

tags: emergency care , t4b , urgent care

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Scheduling Follow-Up Care After ER Visit

July 5, 2018

Hospitals should help you book any follow up visits they recommend after a visit to the ER. After dealing with an emergency, it’s hard to keep...

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Why is the Flu So Bad This Year?

February 1, 2018

Some flu seasons are worse than others. Learn why the 2018 flu season is so widespread.

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How Do I Know If I Need to Visit an ER?

January 8, 2018

[Infographic] How do I know if my injury or illness warrants a trip to the ER? Here are sure signs an ER is needed.

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Should I Go to the ER With Shortness of Breath?

December 18, 2017

Should I go to the ER with shortness of breath? Shortness of breath can be alarming. We take breathing for granted so it’s scary when something...

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Short ER Wait Times in KC

December 12, 2017

Long ER wait times are a thing of the past at our Kansas City hospitals and standalone emergency rooms. See average ER wait times now.

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Trauma Centers in KC

December 11, 2017

Does a hospital having a trauma designation really make a difference?

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Options for Healthcare

December 8, 2017

Emergency room, urgent care, walk-in clinic, doctor’s office – how do you know where to go and for what? Making smart choices can save you money...

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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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Why Can’t I Get the Cost of an ER Visit Before...

December 6, 2017

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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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...

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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.

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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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Emergency Care

Safety First This Holiday Season

Breathe easy – understanding and managing asthma

Flu, cold and COVID-19 – staying healthy in the...

Are You Fluent in The Flu?

Does the flu shot protect against the stomach ...

Summer burn safety

When to Visit the ER with Dizziness

Where One Trip to the ER Can Prevent Another

What are some ways to stay safe this Halloween?

Make a Plan…Prevent a Fall

What is the difference between an Emergency Room...

Scheduling Follow-Up Care After ER Visit

Why is the Flu So Bad This Year?

How Do I Know If I Need to Visit an ER?

Should I Go to the ER With Shortness of Breath?

Short ER Wait Times in KC

Trauma Centers in KC

Options for Healthcare

Asking My Child About Smoking and Drinking Habits

Why Can’t I Get the Cost of an ER Visit Before...

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