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As the weather starts to warm up, especially into late spring, health experts are warning you to be on the lookout for injuries.
If you are a women over 30 years old, you may be very familiar with the term Fibroids. If not, more than likely you know someone who is.
February is heart month, and it is a really good time for some good news.
If growing your family is in the cards for you this year, you will want to hear what our expert has to say about the journey to conception.
Combine the Superbowl with the month of February, the spotlight for cardiac care turns to athletes.
Christmas is one week from today! With that comes more weather changes and more gatherings with family and friends.
Laura Lopez with the American Heart Association joins Shane and Kerrigan.
A new year offers a time to make some life changing plans.
Dr. Nicole Fearing joins Shane and Kerrigan to discuss tips for overcoming food guilt this holiday season with ways to enjoy eating your favorite foods.
Dr. Mindi Beahm, a board-certified general surgeon at HCA Midwest Health, joins Shane and Kerrigan to discuss her top three tips for preventing breast cancer.
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What happens when a successful Chiefs season meets a historic dee freeze like we had earlier this year?
As we gear up for Monday night football, the Chiefs will sadly go into the game without a few key players.
September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month!
University Health reported their test positivity peaked recently at 25% but last week, that number dipped down to 12%.
Back to school time means the beginning of an exciting sports season for young athletes all across the metro.
Shane and Kerrigan sit down with a board-certified family medicine physician to get tips on how to keep young athletes healthy and avoid injuries.
The return of the dreaded heat and humidity also means an increase in the number of patients showing up at the urgent care centers around the metro.
A recent study shows that as kids get older, they are less likely to see their doctor for their annual wellness visit – but it’s an important part of the back-to-school routine!
Dr. Meg Garcia, a Surgeon at the Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center, speaks with Carolyn about how to prevent common summer burn injuries.
Dr. Meg Garcia speaks with Carolyn about how to prevent common summer burn injuries.
The journey to pregnancy is exciting, but it’s can also be a time of great stress and uncertainty for many couples, especially first time couples.
Dr. Rachel Hailey chats with Jillian and shares the importance of maintaining your personal health.
Atrial fibrillation, commonly known as a-fib, is increasingly being diagnosed in much younger patients... especially men.
Dr. Rachel Hailey of Lee’s Summit Medical Center shares tips on everything from summer illnesses, to sunburns, to pool safety!
The upcoming summer months mean more fun time spent outdoors, but that translates into a dreaded time for certain professions.
Since the Pandemic, more and more young adults are walking around with a silent risk factor for stroke.
In your health news, there is some good news - breast cancer death rates have fallen as advancements in technology and treatment continue to improve.
Locally there is a specialized program that treats an important, yet often misunderstood cause of heart failure.
Did you know that roughly 10-percent of the strokes that happen annually… occur in adults younger than 45?
We often hear the importance of watching our diet for heart health, but we are now learning that includes what you drink as well.
It is the 3rd deadliest cancer in the country. Now colorectal cancer is on the rise in younger adults.
Dr. Rachel Hailey, board certified Family Medicine Physician, chats with Jillian and Shane about the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer.
As we round out heart month, there is a message you need to hear, especially women.
Dr. Rachel Hailey, Board Certified Family Medicine with Lee’s Summit Medical Center joins Jillian and Shane on the couch to share strategies to cope with stress and emotion after a tragedy.
February is American Heart Month and it is a great time to focus on the importance of athletes paying attention to their heart.
Dr. Rachel Hailey, board Certified Family Medicine with Lee’s Summit Medical Center, joins Jillian to discuss American Heart Month.
Dr. Rachel Hailey of Lee’s Summit Medical Center and HCA Midwest Health explains the injuries and illnesses that come with cold weather season.
‘Tis the season for celebration and for many of us that means lots of holiday lights, candles, and more time in the kitchen.
The countdown is on to lots of food, plenty of drinks, and potentially some unwanted pounds.
Dr. Rachel Hailey, with Lee’s Summit Medical Center/HCA Midwest Health, explains the importance of yearly physicals
Dr Hailey shares different tips to proactively combat stress and other healthy habits to practice this holiday season.
The end of October also marks the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
It’s that time of year, the leaves are changing and we can join together in watching fall sports.
Today’s healthcare landscape, the role of clinical pastoral care has never been more vital. Healing extends beyond the physical realm, encompassing the emotional and spiritual well-being of both patients and their families.
If I asked you for your blood pressure numbers, would you have an answer right off hand?
With cold and flu season just around the corner, it's time to arm yourself with some smart strategies to stay healthy.
Heading into the fall, there is some concern in the medical community that we could be in another tripledemic as COVID, Flu and RSV pack area hospitals.
So much has been reported on the effectiveness of weight loss shots formerly used to treat diabetes, but now studies show these injectables may also have major heart benefits as well.
How you can reduce your risk of developing this heart rhythm condition.
Exciting and potential life saving news for pregnant women and women who have recently given birth.