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Kim Shopper |
Never Too Old to Be Loved
People who foster senior dogs and cats open their homes and hearts to give these animals a second chance. Fostering a pet also has physical and emotional health benefits.
Gerald Park |
The Man’s Guide to Urinary Incontinence
Read about the common causes and symptoms of urinary incontinence in older men. The loss of bladder control can affect daily life, but it is often treatable.
Stephanie Ramirez |
Dysphagia Doesn’t Have to Be a Hard Pill to Swallow
Read about common signs of chronic difficulty with swallowing, or dysphagia. Swallow therapy with an NKCH speech-language pathologist, or SLP, can help.
Jodi Rawson |
Salon Professionals Bring Added Line of Skin Cancer Defense
Salon professionals see clients up close. They may be the first to spot the signs of skin cancer on your ears, eyelids, feet, lips, nails, palms and scalp.
Breann Kelley |
Medical Weight Loss Explore the Benefits
Start your medical weight loss program with the Total Weight Loss Center. Our bariatrician personalizes your plan using the nonsurgical weight loss methods.
Lib Hastert |
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.
Scott Shorten |
Loud Snorers Take Heed Get a Home Sleep Apnea Test
If you need a sleep study for suspected obstructive sleep apnea, don't lose sleep. You can now turn to a disposable sleep apnea test you can use at home.
Mari Rydings |
4 Ways to Use Your Smart Speaker to Build Healthier Habits
Develop healthier habits using your Amazon Alexa smart speaker. From eating right to getting more exercise, Alexa has skills to help you get and stay on track.
Kim Shopper |
Winning Against the Quarantine 15
One of the challenges of COVID-19 is weight gain. Try these easy-to-follow weight loss tips from a North Kansas City Hospital nurse.
Kenneth Collins |
When Nature Calls, Give Your Enlarged Prostate Relief
If frequent trips to the bathroom keep you up at night, it could be an enlarged prostate problem. A minimally invasive procedure may relief your symptoms.
Jodi Rawson |
How to Make the Most of Your Virtual Care Visit
Get care for minor illnesses and injuries from the comfort and safety of your home with a virtual doctor’s visit. Here’s what you need for the best virtual care visit.
Mari Rydings |
What to Expect After Weight Loss Surgery
Learn about recovery time after bariatric surgery, average weight loss by procedure, diet changes and improvements in obesity-related health problems.