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5 Symptoms Every Mom Should Know: When to Call HCA’s 24/7 Consult-A-Nurse® Line
This post is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
As a mom, it’s never easy deciding whether to head to the emergency room or wait it out at home — especially when your little one, yourself...
How We Told Our Son His Dad Has Cancer
This post is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health and
written by Kaylyn Flickner, Overland Park, KS.
There’s never a good time to talk about serious health issues with your children. If you think about how scary...
Nursing Professor Saved by the Students She Taught
This post is sponsored by HCA Health Midwest.
If you’re going to have a heart attack, do it in front of a group of nursing students.
This really happened.
I have been a nurse and an educator...
Tanganyika Voted One of the Best Animal Encounters in the U.S.
This post is sponsored by Tanganyika Wildlife Park.
This year, Tanganyika Wildlife Park earned the #2 spot on Newsweek's list of the Best Animal Encounters in the U.S. This recognition comes from an expert panel...
Freestanding Emergency Room, Hospital ER or Urgent Care? Know Where to Go
This post is sponsored and written by HCA Midwest Health.
Sometimes it's hard to know where to turn when someone in your family is sick or hurt.
Whether it's a fever, a broken bone, or something...
Book + TV Show Pairings
This post is sponsored by Johnson County Library.
There’s nothing quite like finding your next favorite read—especially when it feels like a perfect match for a beloved TV show or movie. Whether you’re drawn to...
New MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy Available at AdventHealth
This post is written by Bhaswanth Dhanireddy, MD and sponsored by AdventHealth.
AdventHealth Cancer Institute Kansas City’s first health care system to provide MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy.
For more than a century, radiation therapy has been used...
Things to Look for When Caring for Children with Diabetes
This post is written and sponsored by Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Diabetes is a disease that comes with a lot of misconceptions – one being that it isn’t a disease impacting children. On the contrary,...
Finding the Life I Was Meant to Live Through Weight Loss Surgery
This post is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
My mom gave birth to me, but my doctor gave me my life.
I can see how that is a very powerful statement. But now I’m living my...
5 Reasons to Choose University Health for your High-Risk Pregnancy
This post is sponsored by University Health.
High-risk pregnancies can come as a surprise, and it's natural to feel a mix of emotions during this time. It can be a challenging and uncertain experience, but...
My Journey with Multiple High Risk Pregnancies
This post is written by Rheonna Allen and sponsored by University Health.
Today I can say I have delivered four beautiful babies. But before I experienced my first pregnancy, I didn’t think complications happened very...
Do You Need a Mammogram Before Age 40?
This post is written and sponsored by AdventHealth.
It’s generally recommended that every woman starts their breast cancer screening mammograms at age 40 and continues to get them yearly until at least age 75. But...
From Single Mom to Bride: Planning Your Dream Wedding in Kansas City
This post is sponsored by Say I Do.
Transitioning from single mom to bride is a beautiful, life-changing moment that deserves to be celebrated in style. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re...
6 Skills for Early Literacy
This post is sponsored by the Johnson County Library 6 by 6 Ready to Read program.
Early literacy skills help children learn "pre-literacy" — the skills they'll use later when they begin learning how to read....
10 Safety Hazards You May Not Think About At Your Home
This post is written and sponsored by Children's Mercy Kansas City.
All parents want to keep their little ones safe. It can be easy to overlook certain safety hazards – especially if you don’t know...
