Musician and Washburn University history professor Charles “Tony” Silvestri knows how much teamwork it takes to do something like publishing a book or performing a piece with an ensemble. But before his diagnosis with a rare autoimmune disorder, he wouldn’t have expected to be working ...

Mary Hatfield can’t say enough good things about having her knees replaced. When she needed care, Hatfield turned to Dr. Adam Goodyear and OrthoKansas for help. “I had total knee replacement surgery on each knee — one in November 2022 and the other in March 2023 — and I had a ...

When you first enter the Main Campus at LMH Health, one of the first faces you’ll often see is that of a volunteer. “Our volunteers provide a special touch that eases the stress of our patients and families,” said Lauren Cobb, LMH Health volunteer services manager. “Volunteers want to ...

Bipartisan bills in the Kansas Statehouse to eliminate copays on diagnostic or supplemental breast exams for insured people fell short this legislative session. Supporters of the legislation say they are angry by the lack of action. Many other Midwestern states, like Colorado, Oklahoma and ...

Designing a set for a theater production requires creativity, passion and attention to detail, and can also be quite a challenge. Just ask Rana Esfandiary, assistant professor of design and technology in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Kansas. “I look at designing a ...

It’s important to be an active participant in your health, but what does that mean? For some, it means becoming more engaged with your doctor by asking questions, discussing treatment plans and making decisions together. It can also mean learning more about specific conditions and finding ...