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Lessons Learned From Living With Celiac Disease
When my daughter, Danielle, was first diagnosed with celiac disease at the age of six, I was petrified. Now, almost five years later, I’m learning the ropes and can explain it better to others.
Low Patient Awareness Hinders Male Breast Cancer Diagnosis
More than 30 years after Breast Cancer Awareness Month was established, October has become synonymous with early breast cancer detection and treatment. Breast cancer mortality declined 39% in the U.S. from 1989-2015, according to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The incidence of breast cancer in men is rare compared to the incidence in women, with […]
A Heart for the Homeless
Home for some people is a tarp with a few belongings inside. Clinical Educator Mary Davis, RN, will always remember the man with frostbitten toes and the pregnant woman who lived under a bridge in 12-degree weather. It’s hard to know how many people in Kansas City live in boxes, under bridges […]
Meditation 101
Living in the moment isn’t easy when you’re running through your day at a mile a minute and trying to stay three steps ahead of a jam-packed calendar. But, i...
Carb-o-licious
Let’s face it … carbs are confusing. Most diet plans urge you to go low-carb or ditch them completely. Yet, some carbs are actually good for you. The trick i...
Are You Dense
If someone mentioned casually that you have dense breasts, you might feel insulted, proud or confused. In the medical world, dense breasts are totally normal...
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 […]
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 ...
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...