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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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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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Cara’s Knee Replacement Gives Her a New Spring in Her Step
Cara Coffelt has a lot to celebrate. She recently retired after a 28-year career at Tri-Ko, Inc., a day and residential care facility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And, thanks to a recent knee replacement surgery, she is looking forward to living an active retirement with less pain.
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#OHbaby: Addie Gallagher Arrives on April Fool’s Day in Less Than 30 Minutes
Adeline Ora Tilly Gallagher wasn’t joking around when she made her entrance into the world, arriving at 3:42 p.m. on April Fool’s Day. This was the fourth child Kristi Gallagher delivered at The Birth Place at Olathe Medical Center and she’s sad she won’t be back.
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Summer Safety Tips
Summer is almost here, which means lots of new fun. It’s a great time to refresh your memory on summer safety tips for kids as you spend the days outside, in the water and on vacation!
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Fevers: How high is too high? How to treat your child’s fever and when to see their pediatrician.
A fever is any body temperature greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Fevers are very common in children, are generally a sign of a healthy immune system trying to fight an infection and are very rarely dangerous for a child. In fact, only temperatures greater than 109 degrees F can cause damage to a person’s body.
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