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Not Your Grandmas Bingo
When it comes to bingo, two NKCH employees are in it to win it. Keith Whaley, Environmental Services, and Desiree May, patient care tech are regular bingo players who proficiently handle up to 18 cards per game while monitoring a computer that tracks another 48 cards. Big Winner Dauber in hand, Keith can play […]
NKCH Celebrates 25 Years of Home Health Excellence
Cheryl Foster, MHA, BSN, director of Home Health at NKCH Celebrating over two decades of nationally acclaimed care, August marked the 25th anniversary of North Kansas City Hospital’s Home Health agency. “Having the privilege to serve the community is special to us, and we hope to remain a provider of choice for home […]
Coworkers Save the Day
Leen Mahurin caters to everyone who visits the Seasons Express coffee cart near the ED each day. She knows who wants an extra shot of espresso or an iced skinny mocha. Many of her regulars work in Information Technology or the Emergency Department. Leen credits two employees from those areas, Amy Dewey, BS, RT(R), and […]
Mens Health Skin Cancer Prevention and Detection
Your ears, lips and nose are the biggest problem areas when it comes to skin cancer, especially in men over the age of 50. The reasons? Damaging sun exposure and lack of preventive screenings. The Problem By age 70, one in five people in the U.S. will develop skin cancer. And while men and women […]
Sleep Better, All Year Long
With more hours of daylight during summertime, it’s tempting to pack more activities into your days and nights. The problem? Many people start to encounter fatigue. That’s right, longer days don’t give you license to get less sleep. Even when your daily routine changes, you still need a good night’s sleep. Expert Advice Scott M. […]
Summer Break Safety
Summer is all about fun in the sun … until someone gets hurt. Keep your kiddos safer this summer by brushing up on playground slide safety tips, the warning signs of dehydration and the best defense against bug bites. Aaron M. Mayer, DO, a pediatrician with Meritas Health Pediatrics, offers his advice. Slide Safely Sliding […]
Go Red and Celebrate Strawberries
It is well known that May brings flowers, but did you know May also brings the month of the Strawberry? Strawberries, which are a member of the rose family, are the first fruit to ripen each spring. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the typical American consumes 4.85 pounds of strawberries per year. These […]
Two-Time Finisher
Her first race in 2018 when she competed in the worst weather in the race's 123-year history and she became hypothermic. The Boston Marathon is to runners what the Super Bowl is to football players or the World Series is to baseball athletes. Each year, the 26.2-mile marathon attracts about 30,000 runners, whom […]
All the Kids Are Saying It
Whether you think it’s groovy, cool, fine, or the bee’s knees, slang constantly evolves. Each generation seems to reinvent or create new slang words that, when unaware of their meaning, can seem downright bizarre. Listed below are some of today’s more common and creative slang words along with some easy to understand examples of their […]
Get Your Back on Track
The phrase “back pain” is consistently one of the top 10 most-searched medical terms on the North Kansas City Hospital website. Considering nearly 80% of Americans will seek medical care for back pain at some point in their lives, it is not surprising that it is such a popular search term. Most back injuries are […]
From Ms Goodwrench to Nursing Director
An Important Impact According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of female mechanics has slowly increased from 1.4% to 2.1% between 1999-2018. While the growth of female mechanics may be a recent trend, ladies have made an impact in the automobile industry for over a century. • During World War I, women drove […]
The Flip Side of Flip Flops
Guest blogger Dr. Nathan J. Kiewiet, an orthopedic surgeon, offers advice for keeping your feet pain free this summer. June 17 is National Flip Flop Day! Nothing screams, “It’s summer!” louder than a pair of flip flops. They’re fun, fashionable, comfy and easy on the budget. But while you may be walking on easy street […]