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 ...
Health care data hacks continue to make the news, and they’re happening close to home. You don’t have to look any farther than Liberty Hospital in Kansas City. On Dec. 19, 2023, the hospital announced it was experiencing a “communications systems outage,” which was later confirmed to be ...
Allergy season is here — and it's earlier and stronger than expected. More than 80 million Americans deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The level of misery people will face depends on where ...