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A Young Adult’s Guide to Caregiving

October 8, 2018

More and more young adults are caring for older loved ones. But how do you successfully balance caregiving with your own career and family? Learn...

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4 Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds for Health

October 4, 2018

Did you know pumpkin seeds can help improve your health? This fall, learn about the ways they can benefit you.

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Insect Bites & Stings: When to Go to the ER

May 3, 2018

Bug bites and stings are a nuisance, but they can also be medical emergencies. Learn what to look for at Turn4TheBetter.com – from HCA Midwest...

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What to know about the romaine lettuce E. coli...

May 2, 2018

More than 120 illnesses have been linked to romaine lettuce tainted with E. coli from the Yuma growing region of Arizona. Find out the latest...

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Robotic Surgery

April 4, 2018

There are many misconceptions about robotic-assisted surgery. Separate facts from fiction and learn about how this game-changing technology may...

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Do You Know the Signs of Sleep Deprivation?

February 5, 2018

Muddled thinking, poor reflexes (don't get behind the wheel!), memory problems-and that's just the start.

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These 7 Health Conditions Cost Americans $1.4 ...

January 4, 2018

Medications, doctor's visits and surgeries can be expensive, but just how costly are these health condition? Find out what these common conditions...

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Routine Blood Work

December 6, 2017

Why not have routine blood work done ahead of an appointment so results could be discussed at the appointment rather than reported by a nurse...

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How Much Is a CT Scan? How Much Is an MRI?

December 4, 2017

At HCA Midwest Health, we do our best to give you an idea of what you can expect by publishing inpatient and outpatient cost ranges for each ...

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What is Kidney Disease?

November 20, 2017

Kidney disease often has no symptoms, which makes monitoring your condition to prevent kidney failure even more important. Get the facts.

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What's a Primary Care Provider?

November 14, 2017

If you’re healthy overall, or if you already visit specialists for different medical conditions, you might not have a primary care provider (PCP)...

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Don’t Let Dr Google Lead You Astray

November 2, 2017

I always research how I'm feeling before going to the doctor or ER. But most of the time what they tell me is different then what my research...

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Is It a Cold? Or Is It the Flu? And What Do You...

September 22, 2017

You can reduce your chances of getting a cold or the flu with the information in this guide that tells you the difference between them and how...

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Sunken Chest Surgery for Adults

September 8, 2017

A new world of treatment is opening up to adults with Sunken Chest thanks to the Nuss Procedure - now available right here in the Kansas City...

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Total Solar Eclipse: How to See it Safely

August 16, 2017

Dr. Darryl Nelson, Chief Medical Officer at HCA Midwest Health, addresses key questions on eye protection for the Great American Eclipse.

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Pokémon Go Safety

July 25, 2017

Pokémon Go can be a fun family game, but there can be some health dangers. Learn what to look for at Turn4TheBetter.com – from HCA Midwest Health...

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Sunburn & Sunstroke

June 19, 2017

Sunburns are painful and increase cancer risk, but can they also be life threatening? Find out at Turn4TheBetter.com – from HCA Midwest Health...

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Health Tips

Health Tips

A Young Adult’s Guide to Caregiving

4 Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds for Health

Insect Bites & Stings: When to Go to the ER

What to know about the romaine lettuce E. coli...

Robotic Surgery

Do You Know the Signs of Sleep Deprivation?

These 7 Health Conditions Cost Americans $1.4 ...

Routine Blood Work

How Much Is a CT Scan? How Much Is an MRI?

What is Kidney Disease?

What's a Primary Care Provider?

Don’t Let Dr Google Lead You Astray

Is It a Cold? Or Is It the Flu? And What Do You...

Sunken Chest Surgery for Adults

Total Solar Eclipse: How to See it Safely

Pokémon Go Safety

Sunburn & Sunstroke

Average ER Wait Times

Health Tips

Health Tips