Mammograms are one of the best forms of prevention and early detection of breast cancer. Women at average risk of breast cancer should begin mammogram screening at age 40, according to the latest recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Chelly Sumner knew it was time to ...
When your heart isn’t working well, it affects all of your body’s systems. Heart disease is the nation’s leading cause of death, and it causes about 1 in every 5 female deaths in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease is any condition that ...
Telemedicine isn’t a new concept in health care. Connecting with your health care provider online is a great way to get care without leaving home, especially when you aren’t feeling your best. Receiving lab and X-ray results or receiving care for issues like coughs and colds can commonly be ...
LMH Health will soon begin expanding and renovating its Cancer Center. Major efforts are expected to launch in February as design and construction teams work to create an environment that cultivates healing and focuses on a patient-first experience. The Cancer Center renovations are planned to ...
LMH Health’s blood supplier has announced a blood emergency, citing recent winter weather extremes and a spike in seasonal illnesses. The Community Blood Center announced the blood emergency in a news release Tuesday. The Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City provides the vast ...
Living halfway around the world doesn’t keep you from getting the flu — just ask Sally Hare-Schriner. Nearly 30 years ago, she had a case of the flu that changed her life. “We lived in Melbourne, Australia, from 1991 to 1995. I always made a point of getting the flu shot when I came back ...