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Amber, Stephanie and Sarah survive and thrive together
Three sisters who work at NKC Health share their surprising diagnoses with three different types of breast cancer and no known risk factors.
October 17, 2025
Living life after two heart attacks
At 62, Ernest Magallan, HT, a histology technician in the Lab, considered himself relatively healthy. After his father died of a heart attack, Ernest watched his diet and maintained a healthy weigh...
June 24, 2025
Switch It Up for Better Health
When Anthony Espino was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure, he and his wife, Brittany, knew they needed to lose weight and live healthier. They found their solution through weight-loss surgery
September 7, 2023
Husband Saves Wife With CPR After Cardiac Arrest
When Jennifer Schueddig suffered sudden cardiac arrest, her husband knew what to do. Tom saved her life with CPR and wants to inspire others to get CPR certified.
March 17, 2023
Aquablation Ace
For treatment of his enlarged prostate, Ray Demes looked to aquablation for its long-lasting relief and low complication rates. Now he is back to fulfilling his life’s passion — fitness.
March 9, 2023
From Heart Failure to Six Miles a Day
Tim Baldwin came to the NKCH Emergency Department with congestive heart failure. After losing 100 pounds in 14 months, Tim is climbing mountains and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow.
February 6, 2023
Sound Relief After Spinal Surgery
The pain brought on by spinal stenosis left John Carmichael at a crossroads. Not one to live with the pain, John gained relief through spinal surgery.
November 27, 2022
Spine Surgery Relieves Extreme Back and Leg Pain for Physician Athlete
After struggling with excruciating pain in her lower back and right leg for over six months, Christi Crumpecker, MD, is now pain-free.
August 23, 2022
Saving Gracelyn
After being born at just 30 weeks and three pounds, NKCH's Level II NICU set Gracelyn Eichhorn on her path to thrive.
May 12, 2022
Still Climbing
A spinal cord injury from jiujitsu training couldn’t stop Brent Ault from reaching his greatest goals.
March 6, 2022
Younger Minds Impacted by Alzheimer’s
November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. More people are being diagnosed at younger ages, which results in unique issues and challenges.
November 2, 2021
Climbing High with Move Plus
Kathie could barely walk without extreme pain. She didn't understand how moving more would be helpful, but the Move Plus program got her walking, climbing and feeling strong.
October 26, 2021
A True Globe Trotter
The CardioMEMS system remotely monitors bill’s heart failure while he travels the world.
August 29, 2021
KC’s Rocket Man Undergoes TAVR for Severe Aortic Stenosis
Learn how TAVR saved this popular KC radio personality when he was in heart failure.
June 3, 2021
Post-Concussion Syndrome One Woman’s Invisible Injury
Concussions, sometimes referred to as invisible injuries, are common. Read to learn how cognitive rehab helped a patient recover.
May 24, 2021
Fighting and Winning Against Parkinson’s
Life can still be fulfilling after a Parkinson's diagnosis. Elvie Ganaban shares ideas for living her best life with Parkinson’s.
March 28, 2021
Pitch Perfect Pianist Fights Hearing Loss With Oxygen Therapy
Sudden hearing loss led Chris Madden to NKCH, where hyperbaric oxygen therapy helped him regain his hearing.
March 22, 2021
Tipping the Scale
As a nutrition educator for The University of Missouri’s extension program, Virginia's worked with 4-H clubs, drug rehabilitation programs, alternative high schools, transitional housing programs and domestic violence shelters.
March 21, 2021
Harrowing COVID-19 Battle Gives KC Legend New Lease on Life
When Kansas City legend Bob Reeder fell ill with COVID-19, he feared the worst. Watch the video to learn how NKCH staff saved his life.
February 28, 2021
Back On the Air After Lifesaving Care
As we celebrate Heart Month, we take a look at MIX 93.3 radio personality Rocket’s recovery from life-threatening bicuspid aortic valve disease.
February 18, 2021
How Blood Donation Saved the Life of a Northland Mom
Blood donation, a resource that enables hospitals to provide lifesaving care, saved the life of a Northland mom after she had a near-fatal pregnancy complication.
February 16, 2021
Movin' & Groovin' Move Plus Physical Therapy (video)
Katey’s constant energy makes it easy to forget she’s battled debilitating back pain for the better part of 30 years. Watch how Move Plus helped her with the pain.
March 19, 2020
Saving Lives and Mending Hearts
A 460-foot walking bridge was no match for Jodi after her successful Cath Lab heart procedure.
February 20, 2020
Heartfelt Blessings
When my husband Joe and I think about February, we not only think about Valentine’s Day but also heart month and our middle child, Jaxton. When Jax was only 3-4 days old, he gave us the scare of our lives.
February 19, 2020