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Down Syndrome Blessings
Guest post by Jodi Myers, RN at NKC Hospital. An Update Fast forward two years ... this month, Carissa turned 27 and now lives independently in her own apartment. Her work at Children's Mercy Hospital has increased to 35 hours per week. Her boyfriend, Chris, also got a job at CMH and lives on his own […]
Stay Healthy at Home with Heart Failure Yes!
Heart failure (HF) affects nearly 5.7 million Americans, and it is the leading cause of hospitalization in people 65 and older. A heart failure diagnosis doesn’t mean your heart has stopped working, but it isn’t working as well as it should. HF is also the primary reason patients return to the hospital following discharge. But […]
Breast Cancer Its Not About the Pink
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we are celebrating one of our own: Angie Voyles, BSN. Angie, a nurse in our Cardiology/ Neurology unit, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 at age 35. She noticed skin changes on her breast and went to her doctor for a routine checkup. Treatment for her […]
In a Heartbeat
Just 14 weeks into her second pregnancy, Angela discovered her aortic stenosis, a heart condition, had progressed, placing her and her unborn daughter, Hazel, in serious danger.
A Lifesaving Passion
A 25-year-old stuffed duck is a visual reminder for Karen Bordson, DO, of her passion for saving lives by donating blood. The duck is adorned with her first nine donation pins and first gallon donor pin. Dr. Bordson’s high school swim coach in Madison, WI, gave her the duck as a thank you for donating […]
A Mother Turns Sorrow into Hope
“One here and one in heaven,” is how Joy Freeman, one of our assistant chaplains, often responds to the question, “How many children do you have?” For the past five years, she carefully protected the story of her youngest daughter’s death in July 2010 when Joy was 14 weeks pregnant. “We named our child Hope […]
How to Become a Healthy Road Warrior
Congratulations! You’ve settled into a routine of healthy habits at home and at work, but then, boom, life happens and you have to travel. Whether it’s a work trip or a family reunion, there is no reason you can’t maintain the healthy lifestyle you have already implemented at home. Snack Attack 1. Veggies are crunchy […]
10 Tips for Saving Your Skin This Summer
Summertime is all about having fun in the sun, but that fun may come at a price if you don’t protect your skin from dangerous UV rays. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and excessive sun exposure is the most common cause. Taking a few […]
Its in the Genes The Latest on Genetic Testing
Genetic testing helps people realize and understand their inherited risk for diseases such as ovarian, uterine, colon and breast cancer. Most cancer is not inherited and is typically caused by environment and lifestyle, but in some families, certain patterns may point to an inherited cancer gene. In these cases, family members may pass a mutation […]
3 Summer Grilling Tips to Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Grilling season is upon us! While grilling food is an enjoyable summer activity, did you know it can also significantly increase your exposure to certain cancer-causing substances? Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of more than 100 different chemicals generated by burning coal, wood and … meat. According to the National Toxicology Program, 15 […]
On Clinical Trial A New Treatment Option for PAD
Vascular Surgeon, Karl Stark, MD A stem cell clinical trial is underway at North Kansas City Hospital to determine if it’s possible to regrow arteries in people with critical limb ischemia (CLI), a severe form of peripheral arterial disease that significantly reduces blood flow to the hands, feet and legs, causing severe pain […]
The Inside Scoop on All-Inside ACL Reconstruction
For active people, especially athletes, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most important ligament in the knee because of its stabilizing function. The slightest tear can sideline a person for months. But All-Inside ACL reconstruction, an innovative minimally-invasive procedure, can get you back in action with less pain and a shortened rehab time. […]