Turn for the Better blog - HCA Midwest Health

Diabetes and Heart Disease

December 31, 2019

The cardiologists of the HCA Midwest Health Heart and Vascular Institute specialize in the prevention and management of heart disease in people...

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.

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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?

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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.

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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...

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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

Q&A with a parent of preemies

August 12, 2019

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 , maternity , obstetrics , t4b , womens-health

Tips from a mom of multiples

August 12, 2019

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: maternity , obstetrics , t4b , womens health

Midwifery 101 - HCA Midwest Health

August 12, 2019

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: maternity , midwifery , obstetrics , t4b , womens health

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

Eight hidden dangers of your favorite summer holiday

June 27, 2019

Everyone loves celebrating Independence Day—the sun, the food, the fireworks. But all of the fun events associated the holiday could have a few...

Common fireworks injuries and how to prevent them

June 27, 2019

Whether you do it yourself or attend a public show, here are a few ways to make sure your fireworks display on the 4th of July is injury-free...

Handle fireworks with care on the fourth

June 27, 2019

About 10,500 fireworks-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospitals in 2014, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And...

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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

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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

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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 ...

tags: emergency care , t4b

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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

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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

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Heart disease risk factors women need to know

March 25, 2019

Heart disease is the number one killer of both women and men, but there are certain risk factors that are unique to women.

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First-time mom pregnancy tips

March 5, 2019

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: maternity , t4b

Tips for dealing with a concussion at school

February 21, 2019 by Dr. Brian Aalbers, board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric neurologist with Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Recovering from a concussion can mean being sidelined during sports. It can also affect a student's school performance because it's a type of...

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Nitrous Oxide for Childbirth

February 11, 2019

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: maternity , t4b

How to turn prediabetes into no diabetes

February 5, 2019

Learn steps you can take to prevent diabetes and develop a more healthy lifestyle.

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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

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The best and worst foods for diabetes

January 22, 2019

If you have diabetes, planning meals may seem at times like a walking on a tightrope. We’re here to make it easier for you.

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7 Pregnancy Symptoms Explained

January 17, 2019

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: maternity , t4b

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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

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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