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What to Do About Winter Colds

As we enter colder months and infections begin to spread, you may wonder how to best care for yourself or a loved one. While it can be tempting to head straight to the pharmacy, not all infections need to be treated with medications. Many clear up by themselves, making it important to know some basic […]

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  1. Terri Koehler is the March/April Outstanding Associate

    Terri Koehler is the March/April Outstanding Associate

    Congratulations to Terri Koehler, RN, Nurse Educator at Olathe Medical Center, for being chosen as an Outstanding Associate of 2019!

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  2. How 27 Blood Donors Saved a New Mom’s Life

    How 27 Blood Donors Saved a New Mom’s Life

    After delivering her son, Ethan, via an emergency Caesarian section (C-section) at The Birth Place at Olathe Medical Center (OMC), Patricia suffered a massive blood loss. Moments after Patricia got to kiss her son for the first time, she remembers feeling sleepy and hearing Dr. Peck ordering someone to get more blood.

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  3. Allison Lee Recovers Quickly After Gallbladder Surgery

    Allison Lee Recovers Quickly After Gallbladder Surgery

    As both a nurse and a mom, Allison Lee of Gardner spends most of her time caring for her patients and her two young daughters, Harper and Nora. But when Allison started experiencing nausea and stomach pain after eating, she didn’t seek care for herself right away.

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  4. New Heart Device is Change-up for Retired Pitcher with A-fib

    New Heart Device is Change-up for Retired Pitcher with A-fib

    When retired Major League Pitcher Steve Renko’s blood thinner medication started causing painful side effects, he knew it was time for a change-up. That’s when cardiologist Dr. Ravi Yarlagadda told him about a new procedure.

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  5. Artist Sees New Beauty After Innovative Procedure

    Artist Sees New Beauty After Innovative Procedure

    Sharon DeFreece, a professional painter, has always been inspired by colors. But she didn’t realize how much color was missing from her own life until she received a new heart procedure at Olathe Medical Center.

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  6. Olathe Health Homegrown – Erica Duffle, MSN

    Olathe Health Homegrown – Erica Duffle, MSN

    The Homegrown series features associates who have shown immense dedication to their own growth, as well as to Olathe Health. Meet Erica Duffle, MSN, who started at Olathe Medical Center as a nurse in the Critical Care Unit.

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  7. Dancing Their Way Toward a Heart-Healthy Life

    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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  8. New Heart Procedure Reduces Ron’s Risk of Stroke

    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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  9. Olathe Health Homegrown – Dawn Bishop, APRN

    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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  10. Handling Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Darlene’s Story

    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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