Kansas City Health News (Missouri, United States)

Internal data shows a trend towards female participants, a surprisingly low volume of smokers, majority are willing to stay overnight, and an average age of 42.

Option may offer alternative to amputation for patients suffering from life-threatening critical limb ischemia

Parkville, Mo., man recovering following surgery in November

Prestigious recognition from National Committee for Quality Assurance emphasizes personalized, coordinated, effective and efficient care

25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes. This equates to $116 billion in direct medical costs, and another $58 billion in indirect costs.

David Cohen, M.D., presented data from landmark trial at national heart conference

Chaplain joined Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City in 1994

In recognition of American Diabetes Month, Nov. 1-30, 2011 Fitness-Health-Wellness invites bloggers nationwide to work together to increase awareness of the prevalence and impact Diabetes has on Americans.

Physicians treat stroke, vast range of neurologic conditions

We are a Neuromuscular dental practice known for exceptional customer service, transforming lives daily.

Student-led organization offers education and prevention programs designed to address eating and body image concerns in schools

This villain is a thief – stealing your profit and productivity at every opportunity. You may never see the villain until he climbs onto your shoulders and weighs you down with: PRESSURE.

Conference explores how humor can heal, motivate, and inspire

Program helps uninsured and underinsured women get lifesaving screening

Dean L. Hubbard, Ph.D., was inaugurated as president of Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences at a ceremony held at the college on Sept. 16

We care for you; we care for your smile. That’s why we assure you to trust upon us for one of the best dental treatments in the city.

Milestone procedure highlights 31 years of service

Free public event provides strategies for improving brain health

American College of Radiology designation recognizes three accreditations

New facility will offer advanced technology, learning environment

Truman Medical Centers (TMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lynette Wheeler as Chief Nursing Officer.

Noted gastroenterologist brings extensive liver expertise to program

University also fielding team for event on Sunday, Aug. 14

Dynamic conferences address consumers and local businesses, feature renowned local and national health industry experts

Three years ago, Truman Medical Centers (TMC) saw an opportunity to improve the quality of care it provides. TMC needed additional inpatient capacity to serve patients as quickly as they needed.

Adult liver transplants to begin this year

Accreditation recognizes excellent standard of care

Paul Chan, M.D., study suggests overuse of elective procedures creates opportunity to improve decision making, selection criteria

Melinda L. Estes, M.D., brings solid expertise in hospital management, clinical care and research as the new leader of the 11-hospital system

Cardiologists join select group in nation with sub specialization

The surprising survival of the practice of house calls reminds us to do more for our patients.

Saint Luke’s program one of few nationwide to record 500 transplants

Funds will support the Saving Teeth Program

Award demonstrates Saint Luke’s commitment to quality care for heart failure patients

Zimmer Real Estate Services, L.C. is proud to announce its support of the University of Kansas Cancer Center’s campaign to obtain the National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. Zimmer has pledged to raise $10,000 toward this valuable cause.

Avis Smith recognized by University of Kansas School of Social Welfare

P. Gary Pettett, MD, a board-certified Pediatrician and sub-board certified Neonatologist from Kansas City, Missouri, will serve as President of the Missouri State Medical Association in 2011-2012.

Revolutionary Intra-operative O-arm® Imaging System installed for treatment of spinal disorders

Truman Medical Centers (TMC) President/CEO John W. Bluford was formally inducted as Chair of the AHA Board of Trustees over the weekend.

A film about the long struggle for racial equality paved by dedicated black and white physicians and nurses and the ultimate creation of Truman Medical Centers

New York Times best-selling author Helen Simonson to be featured speaker

Region’s only comprehensive adult treatment center has expertise to reduce seizures, improve quality of life

Fitness program features free heart health assessment

Staring on April 22nd, 2010 Requires persons performing work for compensation that disturbs lead-based paint in residential homesbuilt before 1978 be EPA certified & workers are trained, and education and documentation is performed.

Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center fundraiser will feature Food Network’s Sandra Lee and honor the Heart Healthy Woman of the Year

Truman Medical Centers (TMC) unveiled this week, the Cerner Corporation Art Gallery at TMC Hospital Hill as part of the TMC Healing Arts Program.

Beginning March 10 and running through April 25, the Truman Medical Center (TMC) Hospital Hill Healing Arts Gallery will host the VSA Missouri exhibition: Blindness Isn’t Black. The exhibit features the work of 9 Missouri artists with disabilities.

A recent Beryl Institute research brief asks this question- and what a great question it is!

Program surpasses 2,000 collections mark in February

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