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Kim Shopper |
Doctor and Doctor is Love
It’s the month of love, when couples celebrate their affection for each other. It’s hard enough for any couple to maintain a successful union, let alone, physicians married to each other. We asked NKCH physician couples how they juggle saving lives with romance and family time. Todd and Alejandra Beardman Todd Beardman, MD, NKCH […]
Sarah Hon |
Epilepsy Treatment Options Gain Ground
One in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime. Yet despite the development of a number of new medications, up to one-third of people with epilepsy do not respond adequately to medications. Even going from four seizures a month to four a year can leave people profoundly limited by their condition. […]
Mari Rydings |
Heading Off Heart Disease
Heart disease, sometimes cardiovascular disease, is a term that can refer to any number of conditions that affect your heart, including: Coronary artery disease, or CAD (narrowing of the arteries) Heart attack (myocardial infarction) Heart defects that appear at birth (congenital heart defects) Heart failure Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) Heart valve disease Stroke Fortunately, lifestyle […]
Jodi Rawson |
Healthy Inspiration From NKCH Employees
We’re nearing the end of January which brings up the question, “How many people have already given up trying to lose weight or exercise?” In a survey released in January 2018, 45% of Americans vowed to lose weight or exercise as their New Year’s resolutions. By now, most have already gone back to their less-than-healthy […]
Kim Shopper |
Memories Last a Lifetime
Prior to Sunday’s game, the last time the Chiefs played an AFC Championship game, Julie Dehner, BSN, RN, was a Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader. It was 1993, the season of newly-acquired quarterback Joe Montana, who owned four Super Bowl rings, and renowned running back Marcus Allen. “There was so much excitement that year because everyone […]
Jodi Rawson |
Endocrinologist Shares 5 Tips for Living With Type 2 Diabetes
I have a strong connection to Type 2 diabetes. Several of my family members have suffered and succumbed to the disease. It’s very important to me to make an impact on my patients’ lives. Obstacles Endocrinologist, Michelle L. Orr, MD, with Meritas Health Endocrinology There is no denying it is hard to live […]
Kim Shopper |
Dream Trip Brings Smiles to Family
Richard, Amanda and Tommy will forever remember their Dream Factory trip. Life for Richard and Amanda Humphrey means constantly focusing on their five-year-old son, Tommy, and controlling his Type 1 diabetes. For Amanda, a CNA on 6th Floor Hospital, and Richard, it’s been 16 months of sleepless nights since Tommy’s diagnosis. But in […]
Jodi Rawson |
NKCH Recognized for Community Health Efforts
NKCH received the Kansas City Medical Society’s Community Service Award at the group’s annual meeting in November. The society gives the annual award to a physician or organization that voluntarily contributes to the health of the community. “The committee chose NKCH because of their generous contributions to the MetroCARE program over the past 10 years,” said Angela Bedell, executive director […]
Mari Rydings |
Keep Radon on Your Radar
Pulmonologist, Andrea Anthony, MD, with Meritas Health Pulmonary Medicine It’s winter in Kansas City, and homes are sealed tight against Old Man Winter. While weather-proofing your home makes it more energy efficient, it may also increase radon levels, which could lead to serious health problems. What is Radon? Radon is an invisible, odorless […]
Amy Bennett |
NKCHs Survivor Connection
Dubbed “Wonder Woman” by one of her “Survivor” competitors, Alison Raybould, MD, did not have the power to gain sole survivor status on the CBS TV show and win $1 million. On day 37, she was finally voted out at the final five, outlasting most of her competitors. After the completion of the show, she […]
Kim Shopper |
Hats Off to the New Year and Birthdays
Noisemakers, party hats and bubbly beverages are synonymous with ringing in the New Year, but what about those people who have a double reason to celebrate? We asked four hospital employees who were born on New Year’s Day what it’s like to share their birthday with such an important holiday. Stacie Blake, BSN, CGRN Staff Nurse, […]
Alisdair Philp |
DNA Home Test Kits A Genetic Counselors Perspective
The rise in popular at-home DNA tests such as 23andMe and Ancestry.com has skyrocketed. In the next few years, demand is expected to more than quadruple. Individuals can buy genetic testing kits from local retailers, send away samples of saliva, discover their ancestry, and learn their predisposition to many diseases and health conditions. They get […]