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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 […]
Get Your Back on Track
The phrase “back pain” is consistently one of the top 10 most-searched medical terms on the North Kansas City Hospital website. Considering nearly 80% of Americans will seek medical care for back pain at some point in their lives, it is not surprising that it is such a popular search term. Most back injuries are […]
From Ms Goodwrench to Nursing Director
An Important Impact According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of female mechanics has slowly increased from 1.4% to 2.1% between 1999-2018. While the growth of female mechanics may be a recent trend, ladies have made an impact in the automobile industry for over a century. • During World War I, women drove […]
The Flip Side of Flip Flops
Guest blogger Dr. Nathan J. Kiewiet, an orthopedic surgeon, offers advice for keeping your feet pain free this summer. June 17 is National Flip Flop Day! Nothing screams, “It’s summer!” louder than a pair of flip flops. They’re fun, fashionable, comfy and easy on the budget. But while you may be walking on easy street […]
10 Reasons Why Men Skip the Doctor and Why They Shouldnt
What does that mean to the men in your life? For most, its probably just another day. For us, its an opportunity to spread awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Find out what screenings you need at your age.
Honor Flight Brings NKCH Physician and Vietnam Veteran Father to DC
With the National Mall’s cherry blossom trees as a backdrop, MSGT Bob Cummins (left) and his son, Gregory A. Cummins, DO, visit the nearby Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial. Forty-six years ago, Gregory A. Cummins, DO, was 10 years old when he greeted his father, MSGT Bob Cummins, at Robins Air Force Base in […]
A Home of Their Own
May is National Foster Care Month, but the plight of children who need foster families is a year-round problem. Four employees stepped up to make a difference for seven children in our area. They share their stories to raise awareness of children who need someone to love and care about them. Annually, 440,000 children need […]
Get Smarter - Distracted Driving
In the era of “smart” devices, we’re getting less smart about our driving. Doesn’t seem plausible? Consider the nearly 3,200 lives claimed from distracted driving in 2017 alone. You’ve probably heard public service announcements warning against distracted driving, but do you know what causes it and how to prevent it? A few minutes and a […]
At Home Exercises for Joint Pain
Knee, back/hip and shoulder injuries are the most common injuries. They can be caused by working out, playing with your kids, doing chores around the house, or doing simple everyday activities. Many times, people don’t want to take a trip to the doctor, so they choose to wait it out. Here are a few exercises […]
Distinguishing Seasonal Allergies from the Common Cold
Randall S. Cramer, D.O. with Meritas Health Landmark at Tiffany Springs The sun is out, and the flowers are blooming – spring is here. But with 45 million Americans suffering from seasonal allergies (sometimes called hay fever) annually, the transition from winter to spring can be brutal. Sometimes it’s hard to identify what’s […]