chats

Chat recap: Radiologist discusses book about health care system

Dr. Kipp Van Camp, an interventional radiologist in Topeka, will be available Jan. 11 to discuss his new book, “Misdiagnosis: A Practicing Physician’s Case Study in Health Care Reform." He said the book covers the history of how we got to where we are, identifies what’s wrong and right ...

Ask Santa Claus

Santa's in Lawrence for a few minutes this busy Christmas season. Kids, ask Santa your questions about the North Pole, the Naughty List, and anything else on your mind. Jonny5Dear Santa, Is Mrs Claus nice like you? Does she cook really good and keep you jolly?BruceWayneSam Brownback...naughty ...

LMH pharmacy director to answer questions about drug shortage, more

Pat Parker, director of Pharmacy and IV Therapy at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, will be available to discuss the national drug shortage and to take other questions. Parker has been director of pharmacy at LMH since 1984 and also directed the oncology unit from 2001 to 2004. He is adjunct ...

Orthopedic surgeon to chat about arthritis, joint replacement

Dr. Doug Stull, of OrthoKansas in Lawrence, will answer questions about orthopedics, which involves the care of bones and joints. Typical problems include fractures; dislocations; strains of muscles, ligaments and joints; tendonitis; bursitis; and arthritis. OrthoKansas performs arthroscopic ...

Westar takes questions on smart meters and WattSaver program

From smart meters to power outages, Westar Energy has been in the news quite a bit lately. On Wednesday, June 1, at 10 a.m., Westar representatives will take your questions during an online chat. Among the topics they are eager to talk about are two energy-saving programs: SmartStar and ...