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Broken bone or sprain?

July 20, 2021

It can be tough to tell the difference between a broken bone (fracture), sprain, or strain. So how do you know when it's serious? Learn the signs...

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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

Avoid the burn – Burn safety during the holidays

December 4, 2020

From cooking to fireplaces and scented candles, so much of what we do during the holidays involves fire. The holidays are also one of the busiest...

tags: emergency care

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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...

tags: emergency care , 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...

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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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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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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

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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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Halloween safety

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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Tips for preventing falls

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, ...

tags: emergency care , t4b

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Urgent care vs. ER

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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Follow-up ER care

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...

tags: emergency care , t4b

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Shortness of breath emergency

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...

tags: emergency care , t4b

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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?

tags: emergency care , t4b

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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...

tags: emergency care , t4b

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ER cost before visit

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...

tags: emergency care , t4b

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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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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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ER 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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When to seek care for a burn

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 ...

tags: emergency care , t4b

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