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Kim Shopper |
Long Way Home
Kayaking on the Missouri River in the summer heat is less than ideal. Imagine doing it for three consecutive days with little sleep, blistered hands and 340 miles. RNs Anqi Dai and Jason Potts finished the MR (Missouri River) 340 race in 2017 and plan to participate again this summer. Like last year, they will […]
Kim Shopper |
Mrs Cake Boss
Cake is often the centerpiece of celebrations for life’s special moments, such as birthdays, graduations or a new baby. For the past 33 years, many families have chosen Mae Stover, cake maker extraordinaire, to make just the right centerpiece to mark their special occasions. During the week, Mae is a patient service representative at Meritas […]
Casey Quintanilla |
6 Simple Steps to Help the Whole Family be Heart Healthy
No matter your family dynamic, taking time to create some heart healthy habits benefits everyone. Make the Time Tracking each family member’s daily activities for one week gives you a snapshot of when the family can be together for physical exercise. It can also help you see which activities you can cut back on. Related […]
Kim Shopper |
Gentle Giants
Public acceptance for greyhound racing has declined sharply over the years as news surfaced about improper animal treatment. Dogs viewed as too old or too slow are often no longer of value to owners. Thankfully, there are people like Radiology Supervisor Cheryl Bondank, RTR, and her […]
Kim Shopper |
Safety First for Riding Enthusiast
For most of his life, Vice President of Professional Services Matt Foresman, MA, has counted on two wheels to take him where he wants to go. As a child, he rode his bicycle around his Kansas City, KS, neighborhood, and as an adult, he used a bicycle as a triathlete. “After years of huffing and […]
Mari Rydings |
6 Tips for Soothing Winter Skin
Old Man Winter took it easy on Kansas City the past few years. Unfortunately, this year he’s back in full force. If the seemingly endless days of sub-zero wind chills aren’t enough to make you want to pack your bags for warmer places, maybe the dry, itchy skin that comes with winter will. Don’t fly […]
Mari Rydings |
6 Flu-fighting Foods to Start Eating Now
Superheroes are super trendy right now, but even they aren't tough enough to fight off cold and flu viruses that prey on people during the winter.
Jodi Rawson |
Easy Ways to Prevent or Cure a New Years Hangover
Happy New Year! Ringing in the New Year is always so much fun! The hangover that may come the next day? Not so much. Try our tips for handling this unwanted party guest. First, a public service announcement: Drink responsibly. Keep yourself and others safe by drinking in moderation and choosing a designated driver before […]
Kim Shopper |
Employee Remembers With 100-Year-Old Postcards
During the holidays, Lori displays her 100-year-old postcards at home in remembrance of her family and their importance to her. Long before instant messaging and cell phones, people relied on letters and postcards to keep in touch across the miles. In the early 20th century, Pony Express riders delivered the mail, which often […]
Kim Shopper |
Workin It for Charity
Melinda Ryder has shared the stage with Jennifer Holliday, Sister Sledge, Chaka Khan and Wanda Sykes. But, if they met her on the street, they wouldn’t recognize her. That’s because by day, Melinda is Bruce Winter, the kitchen/supply associate at the Children’s Learning Center. At night, he’s a glamour drag queen with a passion for […]
Jodi Rawson |
Festive Entertaining on the Cheap
Tis the season to be jolly. Fa-la-la-la-la your way to a festive holiday with these low-cost party ideas.
Mari Rydings |
Get the Lowdown on Diabetes
November is American Diabetes Month®, and to support the American Diabetes Association’s efforts to put this chronic disease in the spotlight, our diabetes educators, Melissa and Rachel answer some commonly asked questions.