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Amy Lang |
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.
Amy Bennett |
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 […]
Kim Shopper |
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 […]
Jackie Roth |
The Mediterranean Diet A Classic Diet That Packs a Big Punch
With countless diets competing for our attention, it can be hard to distinguish one diet from another, let alone know what healthful eating looks like. Believe it or not, one of the diets that promotes heart health and weight loss is also one of the oldest. What’s the Mediterranean Diet? From the depths of Italy […]
Amy Bennett |
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, […]
Kim Shopper |
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 […]
Kim Shopper |
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 […]
Kim Shopper |
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 […]
Lib Hastert |
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. […]
Jodi Rawson |
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 […]
Mari Rydings |
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 […]
Becky Hager |
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 […]