The call came late on a cold night in February, from the Overland Park nursing home where Georann Whitman’s mom was living. “They said that they found her on the floor,” Whitman said. “She had gotten up in the middle of the night and had fallen.” Whitman’s 86-year-old mom, Ann ...
A significant drop in blood donations has led the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City, which supplies blood to LMH Health and dozens of area hospitals, to declare a blood emergency. The emergency comes during what is often referred to as "trauma season" — the weeks between Memorial ...
It never fails. You get home from an appointment with your doctor and it dawns on you that there’s one question you forgot to ask. You can’t always pick up the phone and reach them, so what should you do? If you’re a patient at LMH Health, use My Patient Portal. “My Patient Portal is a ...
For sisters Jen Lemus and Rebecca Stockton, nursing is something that runs in their blood. “My mom, my sister and five aunts are all nurses,” Lemus said. “I started out as a teacher at Cordley and Sunflower elementary schools, but it happened: I got drawn into nursing, too.” She ...
Walk-in care, same-day care, emergency care — you may have heard of these health care terms, but do you know the differences? Are there differences? LMH Health has the answers. Walk-in care When you need care for minor injuries or common illnesses, a walk-in appointment might be the right ...
A group that advocates for individuals experiencing mental illness and their caregivers is hosting weekly support groups designed to encourage empathy, promote discussion and build a sense of community. “By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you can gain hope and ...