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NKCHs Hidden Gems
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or already familiar with the campus, you may be surprised by all the nonmedical niceties North Kansas City Hospital offers patients and visitors. From their favorite grub to the amenities they admire most, eight NKCH and Meritas Health employees share their recommended places and spaces. Gift Shop Nicole Cagle, […]
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 […]
Ultimate Desk Snacks
Work-related stress, looming deadlines, even boredom, can entice the most disciplined eater to raid the office snack cabinet. Stockpiling healthy snacks in y...
Serenity Now
It’s normal, even healthy, to worry from time to time. After all, life has its share of challenges. But if worry consumes your daily life, your health could ...
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]