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Jodi Rawson |
10 Tips for Saving Your Skin This Summer
Summertime is all about having fun in the sun, but that fun may come at a price if you don’t protect your skin from dangerous UV rays. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and excessive sun exposure is the most common cause. Taking a few […]
Kim Shopper |
Its in the Genes The Latest on Genetic Testing
Genetic testing helps people realize and understand their inherited risk for diseases such as ovarian, uterine, colon and breast cancer. Most cancer is not inherited and is typically caused by environment and lifestyle, but in some families, certain patterns may point to an inherited cancer gene. In these cases, family members may pass a mutation […]
Becky Hager |
3 Summer Grilling Tips to Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Grilling season is upon us! While grilling food is an enjoyable summer activity, did you know it can also significantly increase your exposure to certain cancer-causing substances? Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of more than 100 different chemicals generated by burning coal, wood and … meat. According to the National Toxicology Program, 15 […]
Jodi Rawson |
On Clinical Trial A New Treatment Option for PAD
Vascular Surgeon, Karl Stark, MD A stem cell clinical trial is underway at North Kansas City Hospital to determine if it’s possible to regrow arteries in people with critical limb ischemia (CLI), a severe form of peripheral arterial disease that significantly reduces blood flow to the hands, feet and legs, causing severe pain […]
Jodi Rawson |
The Inside Scoop on All-Inside ACL Reconstruction
For active people, especially athletes, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most important ligament in the knee because of its stabilizing function. The slightest tear can sideline a person for months. But All-Inside ACL reconstruction, an innovative minimally-invasive procedure, can get you back in action with less pain and a shortened rehab time. […]
Jodi Rawson |
Say Bye-Bye to Migraines
Extreme sensitivity to light, throbbing pain, nausea and vomiting are just a few of the symptoms people with chronic migraines experience. In some cases, the symptoms linger for three days or longer, wreaking havoc on daily life. For others, they trigger a trip to the ER or, in extreme cases, hospitalization. Typically, physicians treat these […]
Jodi Rawson |
Summer Flip Flops and Your Feet Its Complicated
Guest blogger Dr. David Ellsworth, a podiatrist, offers advice for keeping your feet pain free this summer. One of the most common questions my patients ask this time of year is, “Are flip flops really bad for my feet?” The simple answer? It’s complicated. At the end of each summer, many patients visit […]
Jodi Rawson |
Sunglasses Flattering and Functional
Most of us select our shades for their style. Let’s face it: Shades can make us look hip, mysterious, flirty or fun. But sunglasses are more than summer’s trendiest fashion accessory. They also perform an important function — protecting our eyes from serious health conditions. Cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, skin cancer, and other eye growths […]
Jodi Rawson |
Orthopedic Specialists Keep Athletes in the Game
U.S. News & World Report ranked North Kansas City Hospital as one of the best hospitals in the region for providing orthopedic services. From sports medicine to joint replacements and spine surgery, our specialists diagnose, treat and rehabilitate athletes of all ages and levels. Many of our orthopedic surgeons subspecialize, meaning they focus on specific […]
Jodi Rawson |
Hospital Pool to the Rescue
With a major competition just months away and no practice pool, NKCH staff came to the aid of local swimmers by making the hospital’s lap pool available to them. The swimmers, ages 8-21, belong to Northstars, a group of specially-challenged competitive athletes. The situation was personal for several NKCH employees who are parents of Northstars […]
Jodi Rawson |
Northland CAPS Shows Students the Real World
When Erin Stump graduated from Park Hill South High School earlier this year, she had more than a diploma to show for her hard work. Erin, an aspiring physical therapist, spent much of her senior year gaining hands-on work experience at North Kansas City Hospital while earning college credit. Our partnership with the Northland Center […]
Jodi Rawson |
New Partnerships, New Opportunities
Northland residents now have access to a wider range of health and wellness services thanks to our recent partnership with a prominent community organizations. Earlier this year, the new North Kansas City YMCA, a partnership between the YMCA of Greater Kansas City and North Kansas City, created an opportunity for NKCH to serve as the […]