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Dancing Their Way Toward a Heart-Healthy Life
At 82, Jim is much more active and fit than others his age; something that’s even more remarkable considering he has been living with heart failure since 2010. Instead of letting his condition slow him down, Jim and his wife Hazel used the health scare as incentive to make some major lifestyle changes.
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New Heart Procedure Reduces Ron’s Risk of Stroke
A new, non-invasive procedure at Olathe Health called left atrial appendage (LAA) closure helped get Ron Mersman off his blood thinners and reduce his risk of stroke.
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Olathe Health Homegrown – Dawn Bishop, APRN
The Homegrown series features associates who have shown immense dedication to their own growth, as well as to Olathe Health. Meet Dawn Bishop, APRN, who started at Olathe Medical Center as a phlebotomist.
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Handling Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Darlene’s Story
Darlene Miller, 79, began experiencing pain and numbness in her hands due to carpal tunnel syndrome, sometimes so bad that she couldn’t even hold half a cup of coffee. Orthopedic surgeon Christopher Eckland, DO, was able to help her regain full use of her hands.
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Caroline’s Complicated Ankle Repair
A slip on black ice led to ankle surgery for Caroline Trammel. The surgery was further complicated by an ankle reconstruction from 40 years prior. How Dr. Smith was able to rebuild her ankle.
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Six Stress-Busting Tips for Teachers
Back to school is exciting, but let’s face it, it can also be stressful. Isaac Johnston, MD, a family medicine physician at Olathe Health Family Medicine – Blackfoot, has six stress-busting tips to get you through the school year.
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Back-to-School: Easy as 1-2-3
Transitioning into a school-year routine can be stressful for families. Dr. Amanda Sommerville, an Olathe Health pediatrician and internal medicine specialist, has some tips to help ease everyone back into fall.
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What You Should Know About the New Colon Cancer Screening Recommendations
The American Cancer Society recently recommended individuals at average risk for colorectal cancer get screened earlier. Ashok Attaluri, MD, a gastroenterologist with Olathe Health GI Specialists, explains the reason for the new recommendation and answers other commonly asked questions.
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Olathe Medical Center Pharmacist Receives Legacy Award
Amber Lucas, a pharmacist at Olathe Medical Center, received one of the top awards in the state for healthcare pharmacists. She was awarded the 2018 Kansas Council of Health-System (KCHP) Pharmacy Legacy Award.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation Gets Jack on the Road to Recovery
The new Cardiac Rehabilitation program at Miami County Medical Center (MCMC) is a medically-supervised program designed to provide patients with healthy lifestyle education, a closely monitored exercise program, diet and nutrition counseling, and encouragement and support to recover from heart disease or surgery. Seventy-four-year-old Jack Coffman was one of the first cardiac rehab patients at MCMC earlier this year.
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