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          What is robotic surgery?

          March 23, 2023
          There are many misconceptions about robotic-assisted surgery. Separate facts from fiction and learn about how this game-changing technology may...

          tags: health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          3 min Read Time

          7 reasons to get a mammogram

          March 1, 2023 by HCA Midwest Health
          Here are some reasons you shouldn’t delay your annual mammogram.

          tags: breast cancer , t4b , womens health

          2 min Read Time

          The power of clinical trials

          January 25, 2023
          From drug discovery to treating patients all over the globe, learn about the cancer research process and the profound impact it has on lives ...

          tags: cancer care , t4b

          2 min Read Time

          3 ways to beat winter joint aches and pains

          January 13, 2023
          A big population of Facebook fans who have arthritis or joint pain were polled to find out what triggers their hip and knee pain, and 42 percent...

          tags: orthopedics , t4b

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          Safety first this holiday season

          December 1, 2022
          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...

          tags: emergency care , t4b

          2 min Read Time

          Nitrous oxide for childbirth

          October 1, 2022
          Research Medical Center, part of HCA Midwest Health, is the first maternity hospital in the Kansas City area to offer nitrous oxide for labor...

          tags: low intervention , maternity , midwifery , t4b

          Best tips for a healthy pregnancy

          August 1, 2022
          Let’s face it, getting healthy is never a bad idea. But when you’re trying to get pregnant – or even if you’re just thinking about it – it’s ...

          tags: labor and delivery , maternity , t4b

          2 min Read Time

          Busting midwifery myths

          July 1, 2022 by Katie J. Lorand, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Midwest Women’s Healthcare Specialists
          There’s more modern fact than outdated fiction when it comes to these time-honored healthcare providers.

          tags: labor and delivery , low intervention , maternity , midwifery , t4b

          3 min Read Time

          Got your preconception game plan?

          June 2, 2022
          You've decided it's time to start a family! This can be the most exciting time of your life, but also very stressful. Mapping out a preconception...

          tags: fertility , labor and delivery , maternity , t4b

          3 min Read Time

          7 pregnancy symptoms explained

          May 1, 2022
          Pregnancy causes many changes in your body, so how do you know what’s normal and what’s not? Learn about some common and uncommon pregnancy symptoms...

          tags: labor and delivery , maternity , t4b

          Q&A with a parent of preemies

          April 1, 2022

          Expecting a baby can be an absolutely thrilling time. But it can also bring on a lot of worries, especially for new parents or parents who...

          tags: childbirth birthing twins triplets multiples , labor and delivery , multiples , nicu , obstetrics , t4b

          Tips from a mom of multiples

          March 1, 2022

          There are few things more exciting — and more overwhelming — than learning that you’re going to have a multiple birth. Your mind starts swimming...

          tags: high risk pregnancy , labor and delivery , multiples , nicu , obstetrics , t4b

          Midwifery 101 - HCA Midwest Health

          February 1, 2022

          A certified nurse-midwife (CNM) is a registered nurse (RN) with a master’s degree or higher, whose training includes a specialty in women’s...

          tags: labor and delivery , low intervention , midwifery , t4b

          3 min Read Time

          First-time mom pregnancy tips

          January 1, 2022
          Information and advice abound for the first-time expectant mom, but how do you filter through all the noise to get the advice you really need...

          tags: labor and delivery , t4b

          2 min Read Time

          Summertime burn hazards

          June 16, 2021
          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...

          tags: emergency care , t4b

          2 min Read Time

          Steps to healthy aging

          March 26, 2021
          Growing older brings changes to our minds and bodies – some that we may not expect or welcome. But even though physical, mental and emotional...

          tags: health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          3 min Read Time

          What dense breasts mean for your cancer risk

          March 19, 2021
          Having dense breast tissue can increase your risk for breast cancer. Learn how to tell if you have dense breast tissue and the steps you can ...

          tags: t4b

          2 min Read Time

          The art and science of a birthing center

          March 1, 2021
          Amenities to make you comfortable and science to make your delivery as safe as possible. Learn about the ways art and science have be integrated...

          tags: labor and delivery , maternity , t4b

          3 min Read Time

          8 things to try before seeing a fertility specialist

          February 1, 2021
          It is normal to spend up to a year trying to conceive. Before seeing a reproductive endocrinologist, try these eight tips.

          tags: fertility , labor and delivery , maternity , t4b

          Migraine or stroke?

          January 21, 2021
          Strokes and migraines can have very similar symptoms. Learning the signs can help you decided when to head to your closest emergency room.

          tags: health and wellness , health tips , t4b

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          Pre-pregnancy diet do’s and don’ts

          January 1, 2021
          We all know it's important to watch what we eat while we're pregnant, but what about before, when trying to conceive. Are there diet or nutrition...

          tags: fertility , labor and delivery , maternity , t4b

          3 min Read Time

          Common orthopedic issues after 40

          December 16, 2020
          Staying active and mobile after 40 is a goal of many. But as your age, your body undergoes changes that can threaten mobility and independence...

          tags: orthopedics , t4b

          2 min Read Time

          Adult food allergies

          November 24, 2020
          Food allergies in adults are on the rise. More than one in 10 U.S adults – approximately 26 million people – has a food allergy. This is more...

          tags: digestive health , t4b

          Don't delay care during the coronavirus pandemic

          October 29, 2020
          Why you shouldn’t put your health needs on hold during a pandemic

          tags: consult-a-nurse , health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          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...

          tags: emergency care , t4b

          Staying healthy in the 2020-2021 flu season

          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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          The Flu and Your Heart

          October 19, 2020
          A case of the flu can leave you weak, tired and achy. Did you know it can also impact your heart? Studies show the flu can increase the chances...

          tags: flu , heart care , t4b

          Scheduled procedures and surgeries during COVID...

          October 19, 2020

          If you have a surgery scheduled during COVID–19, here is some information on the current safeguards in place, and what to expect before...

          tags: data protection , digital payment , health and wellness , health tips , security , t4b

          4 min Read Time

          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

          2 min Read Time

          Flu vs. stomach flu

          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...

          tags: emergency care , t4b

          Can you get the flu from the flu vaccine?

          October 7, 2020
          During the 2017-2018 flu season, the CDC reported just over 45 percent of U.S. adults received the influenza vaccine. That’s less than half –...

          tags: health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          Know where to go: How to choose between your doctor...

          September 30, 2020
          By Kansas City – How to know when you should go to your doctor, urgent care or the emergency room.

          tags: consult-a-nurse , health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          Habits that increase your risk of chronic disease...

          September 29, 2020
          COVID-19 restrictions have lead many people to develop unhealthy habits that can increase their risk of chronic disease and cancer. Learn about...

          tags: health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          3 min Read Time

          Colon cancer in younger people

          September 22, 2020
          Why are more young people getting colon cancer? Why rising rates of colon cancer in young people could be good news.

          tags: cancer care , colon cancer , t4b

          COVID-19 testing basics

          September 2, 2020
          If you’re struggling to parse through all of the information about the different COVID-19 tests, you’re not alone.

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          Five tips for getting the most out of your primary...

          September 1, 2020
          Make the most out of your primary care visit. Five tips you should know.

          tags: consult-a-nurse , health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          Back to school safety during the COVID-19 pandemic

          August 6, 2020
          As your child returns to school during the coronavirus pandemic, here are some pediatrician-approved tips to help keep your youngster healthy...

          tags: covid-19-blog , health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          Drownings and CPR in a COVID-19 environment

          July 20, 2020
          Drowning is a common cause of preventable death – especially in the summer when more people are enjoying time in the water. Learn the common ...

          tags: covid-19-blog , health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          Consider this before delaying your cancer screening

          July 9, 2020

          Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, sticking to your cancer screening schedule is still essential – especially if you are high risk for certain...

          tags: covid-19-blog , health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          The ins and outs of sunscreen – What you need ...

          June 22, 2020 by Hilary Nash, MD
          Hilary Nash, MD, a board-certified family medicine doctor at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, discusses what you need to know about sunscreen...

          tags: health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          Obesity and the connection with COVID-19

          June 17, 2020
          Evidence shows that obesity increases the risk for more serious complications from COVID-19. We spoke with a Kansas City bariatric surgeon about...

          tags: t4b

          Parenting and coronavirus: Caring for children...

          May 28, 2020

          Should your child go to their doctor's appointment? Here's what you need to know about caring for your child during the coronavirus pandemic...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          Parenting and coronavirus: Positive parenting ...

          May 26, 2020

          Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, including children. If your child is causing disruptions or behaving poorly at home, ...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          Parenting and coronavirus: Helping children cope...

          May 21, 2020

          They may not show it or articulate it in the same way as adults, but children are also experiencing stress and anxiety during the coronavirus...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          Is it time? Scheduling a first gynecology visit

          May 20, 2020
          According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a girl should have her first gynecology visit between the ages of 13 and...

          tags: t4b , womens-care

          Parenting and coronavirus: Talking to children...

          May 19, 2020

          Everyone is talking about coronavirus, and your child may be listening. Here's why you should be the one to talk to your child about COVID...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          COVID phobia? Why you should not delay ER care

          May 5, 2020
          Because of the misperception that hospitals and emergency rooms are hotbeds for infection, many people with emergency conditions are delaying...

          tags: covid-19 , health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          What to do if you have GERD

          April 15, 2020
          Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition where stomach acid backs up into and irritates the esophagus, impacts nearly one in five ...

          tags: digestive health , t4b

          5 Things you need to know about HPV and cervical...

          March 4, 2020
          Human papillomavirus (HPV) is among the most common sexually transmitted diseases, and in fact, most sexually active women and men will be infected...

          tags: t4b

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          Take charge of your breast health – you can reduce...

          January 13, 2020
          Breast cancer strikes more women than any other type of cancer, aside from skin cancer. Although the disease is not totally preventable, there...

          tags: breast cancer , t4b

          What you need to know about shoulder pain

          December 18, 2019
          Whether it’s lifting, scratching our backs or even just shrugging, our shoulders are constantly moving.

          tags: t4b

          How to know where to go when you’re sick

          December 17, 2019
          Do you need to go to the emergency room, an urgent care center or see a doctor?

          tags: t4b

          Superbugs and the perils of medication overuse

          December 16, 2019
          The CDC calls medication resistant infections one of the biggest public health threats of our time.

          tags: t4b

          Alcohol and its link to cancer

          December 10, 2019
          Excessive drinking is known to contribute to and cause a variety of health problems, including cancer. Studies show that even light to moderate...

          tags: t4b

          Should you go to the doctor for the flu? - HCA...

          November 5, 2019
          This flu season is expected to be severe, affecting record numbers of people. If the flu hits your household, you need to find the right care...

          tags: flu , influenza , t4b

          Living your best with cancer

          October 4, 2019
          A cancer diagnosis has the potential to disrupt your life with fear, anxiety, physical changes and more. Experts say it’s critical to take care...

          tags: cancer , t4b

          Telehealth keeps people close to home

          September 17, 2019
          Telemedicine gives people in rural areas convenient access to quality healthcare while being able to stay in their local community.

          tags: patient experience , t4b

          Liver disease increasing in younger people

          September 9, 2019
          Liver disease is on the rise, especially in younger adults. With no symptoms in the early stages, this silent condition can go undetected for...

          tags: digestive health , t4b

          Keeping kids safe around water

          August 6, 2019
          Summer memories are made on the water – swimming, boating, skiing and more. But along with fun, water safety needs to be top of mind. Each year...

          tags: pediatric care , t4b

          4 min Read Time

          6 key facts about osteoporosis

          June 4, 2019
          Osteoporosis is a condition in which your bones become more porous, brittle and weak, and consequently more prone to breaking. With an increased...

          tags: orthopedic care , t4b , womens health

          2 min Read Time

          What causes migraines?

          May 20, 2019
          A migraine is more than a headache. It can be a painful, debilitating condition that for many sufferers, impacts every aspect of life. Factors...

          tags: health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          2 min Read Time

          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 ...

          tags: emergency care , t4b

          2 min Read Time

          Keeping your kids out of the ER

          April 24, 2019
          Warm weather has arrived and kids are spending more time outside playing sports, riding bikes, hitting the playground and doing outside chores...

          tags: pediatric care , t4b

          2 min Read Time

          Walking does a body good

          March 29, 2019
          Walking, arguably an underrated form of exercise, has more benefits than you might think. From improving your mood to lowering blood pressure...

          tags: health and wellness , health tips , t4b

          3 min Read Time

          Cancer facts for men

          February 4, 2019
          One in three men will develop cancer in his lifetime and one in five will die from it. Our best weapons against cancer are prevention and early...

          tags: cancer care , t4b

          3 min Read Time

          Debunking weight loss surgery myths

          January 14, 2019
          Bariatric surgery is one of medicine’s most powerful tools to help those struggling with obesity jump start weight loss and hit the road to better...

          tags: t4b , weight loss surgery

          3 min Read Time

          Do I have diabetes?

          January 14, 2019
          Type 2 diabetes doesn’t travel alone. This common disease can wreak havoc on your eye, kidney, nerve and heart health. But the good news is, ...

          tags: diabetes , digestive health , t4b

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