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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...
The Importance of Cancer Screenings
This post is written and sponsored by AdventHealth Cancer Institute.
We know the importance of getting screened for cancer. We hear the message everywhere - from family, friends and physicians, as well as through the...
Supporting a Parent with Cancer
This post is sponsored by Advent Health Cancer Institute.
Caring for a friend or family member who is battling illness is never easy, but it can be especially difficult when a parent is diagnosed with...
The AdventHealth Cancer Institute First of Its Kind in Kansas City
This post is sponsored by AdventHealth Cancer Institute.
Welcome to the AdventHealth Cancer Institute.
This facility is dedicated solely to fighting cancer and supporting cancer patients.
On Monday, May 13, 2024, the new AdventHealth Cancer Institute opened...
Keeping Your Kids Literacy-Engaged All Summer Long
This post is sponsored by Johnson County Library.
The temperature is rising and the final school bell has rung, which signals summer is officially here. This reality often begs the question of many caregivers—how will...
What to Know About Your Pelvic Floor
This post is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
You know the feeling. Whether it’s a sneeze, a laugh or you simply are getting up out of a chair, your underwear is suddenly a bit damp....
