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There are, in fact, many ways of lowering cholesterol which can also lower the risks of stroke......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">11 March, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6086 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/heart-tips/">Tips for your heart</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Your heart works hard for you nonstop for your whole life. So show it some TLC. Even better? You don’t have to work on all of these steps at once. 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Get started with these......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">24 February, 2022<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6346 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/health-tips-for-heart-mind-body/">Tips for Heart, Mind and Body</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Unhealthy lifestyle. It’s a common contributor of our biggest health problems: stroke, heart disease, diabetes, cancer. 1. Daily exercise.You brush your teeth every day; exercise is equally important for your daily routine. Turn off the TV or computer, and get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. To work your heart, it’s got to be......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">01 February, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6715 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/tips-for-eating-healthy-during-the-holidays-2/">Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">
337It can be easy to overindulge in treats during the holidays, but it is still possible to eat healthy during the season. Path to improved health Whether itâs sitting around the family dinner table or munching on endless snacks at a party, the holidays mean......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">23 November, 2022<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6527 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/tips-for-eating-healthy-during-the-holidays/">Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">It can be easy to overindulge in treats during the holidays, but it is still possible to eat healthy during the season. Path to improved health Whether itâs sitting around the family dinner table or munching on endless snacks at a party, the holidays mean......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">23 November, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6399 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/tips-for-a-safe-memorial-weekend/">Tips for a Safe Memorial Weekend</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">The unofficial âkickoffâ to summer is almost here. For most, itâs a long weekend and a time to relax, spend time with your friends and family, and have some fun. Tip 1: Water Safety â Wear a lifejacket whenever you are on a boat. Make sure young children are......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">24 May, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6499 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/tips-for-a-safe-and-healthy-halloween/">Tips for a Safe and Healthy Halloween</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">As our second Halloween of the COVID-19 era approaches, many children have had their share of scary or uncertain situations. How can you keep your kids safe while helping them focus on the fun instead of the fright? Below are some tips to follow. But hereâs an important one to start with: Check the CDC website for any updates to COVID-19 guidelines before putting your Halloween......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">29 October, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-5924 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/timechange/">Time Change</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Moving our clocks in either direction changes the principal time cue — light — for setting and resetting our 24-hour natural cycle, or circadian rhythm. In doing so, our internal clock becomes out of sync or mismatched with our current day-night cycle. How well we......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">08 November, 2018<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6150 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/time-change/">Time Change</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Moving our clocks in either direction changes the principal time cue — light — for setting and resetting our 24-hour natural cycle, or circadian rhythm. In doing so, our internal
337clock becomes out of sync or mismatched with our current day-night cycle. How well we......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">13 November, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6626 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/ticks-and-lyme-disease-what-you-need-to-know/">Ticks and Lyme Disease – What You Need to Know</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month Lyme disease is an infection caused by the spiral-shaped bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which is most commonly transmitted by a tick bite. There are over 300,000 estimated new cases of Lyme disease in the United States each year. The......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">04 May, 2022<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6249 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/mosquito/">Tick and mosquito bites</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Spending time together outdoors is good for the whole family. Donât let bug bites ruin your fun. Most bug bites are harmless, but some mosquitoes and ticks spread viruses and bacteria that can make you sick. Some of these viruses and bacteria are very serious......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">15 June, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6053 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/bugbites/">Tick and mosquito bites</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Spending time together outdoors is good for the whole family. Donât let bug bites ruin your fun. Most bug bites are harmless, but some mosquitoes and ticks spread viruses and bacteria that can make you sick. Some of these viruses and bacteria are very serious......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">16 May, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6235 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/uncategorized/think-running-is-not-for-you-try-this/">Think running is not for you? Try this</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Research suggests that you donât have to run far, fast, or even that often to reap the rewards from running. For instance, a meta-analysis published online Nov. 4, 2019, by the British Journal of Sports Medicine looked at 14 studies involving more than 232,000 people,......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">05 May, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6362 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/overweight/">The Risk of Being Overweight</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Do You Know Some of the Health Risks of Being Overweight? Overweight and obesity may increase the risk of many health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. If you are pregnant, excess weight may lead to short- and long-term health problems for you......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">20 March, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6561 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/the-blood-donation-process/">The Blood Donation Process</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Every donation is critical and you can make a lifesaving difference. Registration Weâll sign you in and go over basic eligibility. Youâll be asked to show ID, such as your driverâs license. Youâll read some information about donating blood. Weâll ask you for your complete......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">19 January, 2022<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6152 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/thanksgiving-tips-2/">Thanksgiving Tips</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Thanksgiving is about enjoying time with our family and celebrating with traditional foods we know and love. However, the holiday can impact the time we usually reserve for our healthy routines and involve meals that are not exactly made to be heart-healthy! To keep your......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">
33720 November, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-5926 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/thanksgiving/">Thanksgiving</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Thanksgiving is about enjoying time with our family and celebrating with traditional foods we know and love. However, the holiday can impact the time we usually reserve for our healthy routines and involve meals that are not exactly made to be heart-healthy! To keep your......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">19 November, 2018<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6116 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/symptoms-depression/">Symptoms of Depression</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Common symptoms of depression include guilt, irritability, and having a feeling of sadness that won’t go away. Being in a “blue mood” sometimes is a normal part of life. If you lose a loved one or are laid off from your job, it is natural to......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">08 October, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6727 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/supporting-a-loved-one-with-diabetes/">Supporting a Loved One With Diabetes</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Approximately 29 million Americans live with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionTrusted Source (CDC). Type 2 diabetes is the most common, making up about 90 to 95 percent of all cases. So chances are, you know at least one person living......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">21 December, 2022<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6400 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/sunscreen/">sunscreen</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Sunscreen is an important part of a complete sun protection strategy. When the UV index is the strongest, itâs important to wear sunscreen most of the time, and especially between 11 A.M. AND 2 P.M. to avoid potential life-long damages of the sun. You need......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">11 May, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6250 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/sunlight-benefits/">Sunlight Benefits and Danger</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">The sunlight gives both health benefits, and implies dangers. Read more to learn about how to get most benefits and avoid the dangers form the sunlight. THE SUNBEAMS GIVE MORE GOOD THAN BAD HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN USED WISELY For a long time we have been......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">08 June, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6059 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/sunlight-benefits-and-danger/">Sunlight Benefits and Danger</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">The sunlight gives both health benefits, and implies dangers. Read more to learn about how to get most benefits and avoid the dangers form the sunlight. THE SUNBEAMS GIVE MORE GOOD THAN BAD HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN USED WISELY For a long time we have been......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">05 June, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6275 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/sunburn-prevention/">Sunburns</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Sunburns are becoming more common among U.S. adults. Sunburns aren’t just uncomfortable â they also can be dangerous. Getting sunburned even once can make you more likely to get skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With the summer season in......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">05 August, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6073 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/sunburns/">Sunburns</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Sunburns are becoming more common among U.S. adults. Sunburns aren’t just uncomfortable â they also can be dangerous. Getting sunburned even once can make you more likely to get skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With the summer season starting,......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">06 August, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6262 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/summer-sun/">Summer Sun</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Sunburns are becoming more common among U.S. adults. Sunburns aren’t just uncomfortable â they also can be dangerous. Getting sunburned even once can make you more likely to get skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With the summer season starting,......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">17 July, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6428 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/summer-heat/">Summer Heat</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">There’s a lot to do when the weather is right: family picnics, working on your tan at the beach, a homerun derby on the softball field, endless hours on the golf course, or lounging in y
337our backyard hammock. Unfortunately, too much fun in the sun......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">19 July, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6451 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips category-uncategorized"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/uncategorized/summer-colds-are-making-a-comeback/">Summer Colds Are Making a Comeback</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Are you finally seeing friends and relatives again after a long year of social distancing and masks? Watch out: You just might catch a cold. Symptoms of a cold can overlap with those of COVID-19, adding a layer of worry Itâs tough to find a......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">13 August, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6659 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/successful-implant-of-barostim-baroreflex-activation-therapy-for-the-treatment-of-heart-failure-symptoms/" target="_self"><img decoding="async" itemprop="image" src="https://ksmedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/barostim.jpg" alt="Barostim baforeflex activation therapy infographic" /></a></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/successful-implant-of-barostim-baroreflex-activation-therapy-for-the-treatment-of-heart-failure-symptoms/">Successful Implant of Barostim Baroreflex Activation Therapy for the Treatment of Heart Failure Symptoms</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">...</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">11 June, 2022<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6700 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/stress-effects-on-the-body/">Stress effects on the body</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Our bodies are well equipped to handle stress in small doses, but when that stress becomes long-term or chronic, it can have serious effects on your body. Stress affects all systems of the body including the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive systems.......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">16 September, 2022<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6222 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/uncategorized/strategies-to-promote-better-sleep-in-these-uncertain-times/">Strategies to promote better sleep in these uncertain times</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">These are unprecedented times. Given the real and tangible threat of the coronavirus pandemic on personal, community, and societal levels, it is normal to experience anxiety and sleep problems. Sleep is a reversible state marked by a loss of consciousness to our surroundings, and as......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">30 March, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6575 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/staying-in-the-know-about-cervical-health/">Staying in the Know About Cervical Health</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">This month we want to bring awareness to what cervical cancer is, how to prevent it, and how to detect it. Cervical cancer is a very preventable and treatable cancer because of todayâs screenings and vaccines. If you haven’t had a pap smear or HPV......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">28 January, 2022<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6276 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/stay-active/">Staying Active</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Physical activity is good for people of all ages. Staying active can help: Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer Improve your strength and balance so you can prevent injuries and stay independent Reduce symptoms of depression......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">18 August, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6087 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/staying-active/">Staying active</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Physical activity is good for people of all ages. Staying active can help: Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer Improve your strength and balance so you can prevent injuries and stay independent Reduce symptoms of depression......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">06 August, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6364 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/stay-hydrated/">Stay Hydrated</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">With temperatures rising its really important to stay hydrated. Many people are so busy that they barely have time to eat, let alone pause for a water break, and
337you may find you often go hours and hours without quenching your thirst. But staying hydrated has real advantages, including helping......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">04 March, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6323 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/sodium/">Sodium</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">What should my daily sodium intake be? The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mgs) a day and an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day. Because the average Americanâs sodium intake is so excessive, even cutting back to......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">04 December, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6739 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/sleep-deprivation-a-comprehensive-look-at-the-physical-and-mental-impact/" target="_self"><img decoding="async" itemprop="image" src="https://ksmedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/taking-a-break-tired-afro-american-man-in-glasses-2022-01-19-00-18-17-utc.jpg" alt="" /></a></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/sleep-deprivation-a-comprehensive-look-at-the-physical-and-mental-impact/">Sleep Deprivation: A Comprehensive Look at the Physical and Mental Impact</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Getting enough quality sleep is essential for optimal health. Did you know that the brain cycles through different stages of sleep? Deep sleep and REM sleep play critical roles in learning and memory consolidation processes. Unfortunately, many of us donât get enough quality sleep to......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">18 March, 2023<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6631 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/skin-cancer-facts-statistics-and-prevention/">Skin Cancer: Facts, Statistics, and Prevention</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Skin cancer refers to any cancer that begins in your skin. It may develop on any part of your skin and can spread to nearby tissues and organs if the disease advances. There are two main types of skin cancer: Keratinocyte cancer develops in skin......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">16 May, 2022<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6680 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/screen-time-and-children/">Screen Time and Children</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Children and adolescents spend a lot of time watching screens, including smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, TVs, and computers. On average, children ages 8-12 in the United States spend 4-6 hours a day watching or using screens, and teens spend up to 9 hours. While screens......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">03 August, 2022<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-5927 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/screen-time/">screen time</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Screens are everywhere. As a result, controlling a child’s screen time has become much harder for parents. To complicate matters, some screen time can be educational for children as well as supp
337ort their social development. So how do you manage your child’s screen time? Here’s......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">28 November, 2018<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6334 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/physical-exams/">Regular Physical Exams</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Why are Check-Ups Important? Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. By getting the right health services, screenings, and treatments, you are taking steps......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">25 January, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6349 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/physicalexams/">Regular Physical Exams</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Why are Check-Ups Important? Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. By getting the right health services, screenings, and treatments, you are taking steps......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">14 February, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6008 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/reducestroketips/">Reduce Stroke Tips</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Strokes affect middle-aged women more than men. Lower your risk by being aware of stroke causes like anger, depression, migraines & heart palpitations. You can help reduce your risk of stroke by making healthy lifestyle changes. These are the most important steps you can take......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">18 March, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6409 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/reduce-risk-of-stroke/">Reduce Risk of Stroke</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">You can help reduce your risk of stroke by making healthy lifestyle changes. These are the most important steps you can take to lower your risk of stroke: Keep your blood pressure in the normal range. If you smoke, quit. Keep your blood sugar (glucose)......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">08 June, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6311 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/pumpkin-health-benefits/">Pumpkin Health Benefits</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Not only is fallâs signature squash versatile enough to fit into all the above and more, it also packs some powerful healthy perks â like keeping heart health, vision and waistlines in check, as long as you take it easy on the pie, that is.......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">19 November, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6151 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/pumpkin-benefits/">Pumpkin Benefits</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Not only is fallâs signature squash versatile enough to fit into all the above and more, it also packs some powerful healthy perks â like keeping heart health, vision and waistlines in check, as long as you take it easy on the pie, that is.......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">26 November, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6430 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/protect-yourself-from-mosquitos-and-ticks/">Protect yourself from mosquitos and ticks</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Protect yourself against ticks and mosquitoes Summer has arrived in Kansas and many of us are enjoying the long days, sunshine and warmth by getting into the great outdoors. Unfortunately, these adventures can have the unwanted side effect of contact with ticks and mosquitoes. While......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">26 July, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6777 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/protect-yourself-against-the-rising-tick-threat/">Protect Yourself Against the Growing Tick Threat</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">As the climate changes, new areas are becoming more habitable for ticks. These pests are now invading areas that have traditionally not been tick-prone, and with their increasing abundance come higher risks of dangerous diseases such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">03 August, 2023<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-5940 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/protect-yourself-2/">Protect Yourself</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu shot (vaccine) every year. The seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu. For many people, the seasonal flu is a mild illness. But sometimes, the flu can......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">02 December, 2018<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6010 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/protectyourheart/">Protect Your Heart</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Although you lack the power to change some risk factors â such as family history, sex or age â there are some key heart disease prevention steps you can take to reduce your risk. You can avoid heart problems in the future by adopting a......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">30 March, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6285 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/prostate-awareness/">Prostate Awareness Month</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. Though all men should get a PSA test after the age of 50, some may need one sooner, if they have certain prostate cancer risk factors,......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">10 September, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6405 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/preventive-care-tips-at-50/">Preventive Care Tips at 50+</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">One of the best ways to stay on the move is with preventive health care. Key screenings and tests can help your doctor find medical problems early — before they cause bigger problems that make them more complicated to treat.1. Blood pressure check. High blood pressure can cause a heart attack, a stroke, and eye and kidney problems — without......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">16 June, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6425 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/preventing-sunburn-tips/">Preventing Sunburn Tips</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Sunburn is the term for red, sometimes swollen, and painful skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Sunburn can vary from mild to severe. The extent depends on skin type and amount of exposure to the sun. Sunburn is a serious......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">12 July, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6470 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/preventing-and-detecting-gynecologic-cancers/">Preventing and Detecting Gynecologic Cancers</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month! For many years, gynecologic cancers have held an erroneous reputation for being âsilentâ â the types of cancer that are not preventable or detectable until itâs too late and only limited treatment options are available. However, with the advent......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">15 September, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6095 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/preventdiabetes/">Prevent Type 2 Diabetes</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Diabetes (âdy-ah-BEE-teezâ) is a leading cause of disability and death in the United States. Diabetes increases the risk of serious health problems like: Blindness Nerve damage Kidney disease Heart disease Stroke The good news is that you can do a lot to prevent or delay......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">04 September, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6074 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/physical-2/">Physical</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">No matter what grade your child is about to enter, there’s the yearly back-to-school checklist of to-dos: Shopping for school supplies Filling out permission forms Scheduling your child’s yearly pediatric well-child visit While it may not seem as urgent, a yearly physical exam by your......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">05 August, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6333 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/over-50/">Over 50</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">One of the best ways to stay on the move is with preventive health care. Key screenings and tests can help your doctor find medical problems early — before they cause bigger problems that make them more complicated to treat.1. Blood pressure check. High blood pressure can cause a heart attack, a stroke, and eye and kidney problems — without......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">18 January, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-3379 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-featured category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/orthopedic-surgery-available-at-kansas-medical-center/">Orthopedic Surgery Available at Kansas Medical Center</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kansas has been serving the Wichita
337area since 2006, and has grown to also become a destination for patients seeking orthopedic care. Kansas Medical Center offers comprehensive care in all areas of orthopedics, including sports injuries, hand, foot and spine......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">22 January, 2016<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6496 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/oral-health-a-window-to-your-overall-health/">Oral health: A window to your overall health</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Did you know that your oral health offers clues about your overall health â or that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body? Protect yourself by learning more about the connection between your oral health and overall health. What’s the connection......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">22 October, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6790 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/ocu-health-care-launches-groundbreaking-patient-technology-solution-with-kansas-medical-center/" target="_self"><img decoding="async" itemprop="image" src="https://ksmedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/VR.jpg" alt="Nurse teaching a patient how to use Ocu Health Care VR set" /></a></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/ocu-health-care-launches-groundbreaking-patient-technology-solution-with-kansas-medical-center/">OCU Health Care Inc. Launches Groundbreaking Patient Technology Solution with Kansas Medical Center</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">...</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">12 August, 2023<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6022 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/obesity/">Obesity and health risk</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Do You Know Some of the Health Risks of Being Overweight? Overweight and obesity may increase the risk of many health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. If you are pregnant, excess weight may lead to short- and long-term health problems for you......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">21 April, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-3392 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-featured category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/urological-care/">Now Offering Urological Care</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Kansas Medical Center offers leading edge options to treat general urology conditions affecting both men and women. Our advanced diagnostic testing allows us to effectively identify potential problems that require attention, as well as to ensure effective treatment planning. Our Specialist at Kansas Medical Center combine......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">02 February, 2016<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-3897 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/news/now-hiring/">Now Hiring for Physical Therapist Position</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Kansas Medical Center is looking for outstanding individuals to join our team! We currently are looking to hire a Physical Therapist This position will predominantly work with inpatient individuals but must have flexibility to work with outpatient individuals as well. Make a turning point in y
337our......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">28 July, 2016<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6656 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/national-hiv-testing-day-june-27/">National HIV Testing Day â June 27</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Each year, America observes National HIV Testing Day on June 27, raising awareness about the importance of testing for HIV and getting an early diagnosis. Called NHTD in short, this day is crucial for encouraging people to increase HIV testing and know their status, and......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">27 June, 2022<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6097 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/sept-awareness-month/">National Childhood Obesity Month</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">One in 3 children in the United States are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The good news? Childhood obesity can be......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">17 September, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6464 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/memory-games-that-exercise-the-mind-for-people-with-alzheimers/">Memory Games That Exercise the Mind for People With Alzheimerâs</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Alzheimerâs disease has no cure, and researchers continue to work toward treatments that can effectively stop the progression of the disease. Scientists and drug companies are investigating and developing new therapies to slow the disease, treat symptoms, and ultimately find a cure. At the same......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">01 September, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-4405 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/news/medical-center-in-andover-offers-heart-procedure-using-impella-device/" target="_self"><img decoding="async" itemprop="image" src="https://ksmedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Thumbnail-Surgery.jpg" alt="" /></a></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/news/medical-center-in-andover-offers-heart-procedure-using-impella-device/">Medical center in Andover offers heart procedure using Impella device</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">By Kelsey Ryan A procedure for those with advanced heart failure is now available in the Wichita area. The procedure, which implants a small pump called the Impella device through a patientâs artery, was performed on two patients at the Kansas Medical Center in Andover......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">25 February, 2014<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6241 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/uncategorized/mealplanning/">Meal planning</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Meal planning for a family, a challenge on its own, can be more so now with seclusion at home, more people to feed with different tastes, and more food stores with limited groceries and shopping times. Thereâs also the uncertainly of bare shelves, with normal......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">18 May, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6745 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-health-tips category-uncategorized"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/uncategorized/6745-2/" target="_self"><img decoding="async" itemprop="image" src="https://ksmedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/human-kidneys-drawing-and-healthy-fresh-food-on-th-2021-09-01-21-09-19-utc.jpg" alt="" /></a></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/uncategorized/6745-2/">March is National Kidney Month</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">March is National Kidney Month and itâs important to stay informed about the health of your kidneys. Poor kidney health can lead to more serious conditions like chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Thatâs why taking care of your kidneys should......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">10 March, 2023<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6099 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/lower-risk/">Lower Risk of Heart Disease</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. To help prevent heart disease, you can: Eat healthy. Get active. Stay at a healthy weight. Quit smoking and stay away......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">10 September, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6199 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/low-sodium/">Low sodium foods</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Sodium is found naturally in foods, but a lot of it is added during processing and preparation. Many foods that do not taste salty may still be high in sodium. Large amounts of sodium can be hidden in canned, processed and convenience foods. To lower......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">05 March, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6009 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/lowsodium/">Low sodium food</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Sodium is found naturally in foods, but a lot of it is added during processing and preparation. Many foods that do not taste salty may still be high in sodium. Large amounts of sodium can be hidden in canned, processed and convenience foods. To lower......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">24 March, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-5950 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/on-track/">Keep on track with your New Year Resolution Goals</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">With the new year comes the opportunity for a fresh start. For many people, this means leading a healthier lifestyle and losing weight. If this is your goal, follow these tips to stay on track. 1. Find Your Motivation What is motivating you to lose......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">05 January, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6168 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/on-track-2/">Keep on track</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">With the new year comes the opportunity for a fresh start. For many people, this means leading a healthier lifestyle and losing weight. If this is your goal, follow these tips to stay on track. 1. Find Your Motivation What is motivating you to lose......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">09 January, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6197 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/active/">Keep Active As You Get Older</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">You can take steps to stay healthy and independent as you get older. Physical activity is good for people of all ages. Staying active can help: Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer Improve your strength and......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">18 March, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-4012 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-featured category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/kansas-medical-center-emergency-services-professional-association-and-east-wichita-properties-plan-to-build-a-new-full-service-247-emergency-department-at-21st-street-and-webb-road/">Kansas Medical Center, Emergency Services Professional Association, and East Wichita Properties plan to build a new, full service 24/7, Emergency Department at 21st Street and Webb Road.</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Kansas Medical Center (KMC), Emergency Services Professional Association (ESPA), and East Wichita Properties (EWP) have teamed up to bring a new ER to North East Wichita. The new ED is set to open in the next 12 to 16 months. Members of ESPA, all of......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">21 September, 2016<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-4394 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/news/kansas-medical-center-top-knee-surgery-facility/" target="_self"><img decoding="async" itemprop="image" src="https://ksmedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/kmcnight.jpg" alt="" /></a></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/news/kansas-medical-center-top-knee-surgery-facility/">Kansas Medical Center top knee surgery facility</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Kansas Medical Center top knee surgery facility butlercountytimesgazette.com A hospital in Andover was listed among the best in the nation when it comes to knee surgeries. A hospital in Andover was listed among the best in the nation when it comes to knee surgeries. Hospitals......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">13 December, 2012<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-4402 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/news/kansas-medical-center-regional-award-winner/">Kansas Medical Center regional award winner</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">KMC wins state recognition By Belinda Larsen Kansas Medical Center in Andover was one of 24 Regional Award winners during Kansas Department of Commerce Business Appreciation Month. Approximately 100 businesses were nominated across the state for the recognition. The criteria used to determine award winners......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">24 July, 2014<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-3439 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/kansas-medical-center-named-one-of-the-nations-100-top-hospitals/" target="_self"><img decoding="async" itemprop="image" src="https://ksmedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/featured.jpg" alt="" /></a></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/kansas-medical-center-named-one-of-the-nations-100-top-hospitals/">Kansas Medical Center Named One of the Nationâs 100 Top Hospitals</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">The prestigious Truven Health 100 Top Hospitals® annual awards program has named Kansas Medical Center as one of the highest-performing hospitals in the nation. âThe 2016 100 Top Hospitals award winners represent the highest national standards in hospital care and management. They set the benchmarks......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">01 March, 2016<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-2550 post typ
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This distinction ranks Kansas Medical Center among the......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">24 May, 2012<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6208 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/news/covid-19-statement/">Kansas Medical Center COVID-19 Statement</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">...</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">19 March, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-4396 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/news/kansas-medical-center-acquires-former-via-christi-clinic/" target="_self"><img decoding="async" itemprop="image" src="https://ksmedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AndoverMedicalclinic.png" alt="" /></a></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/news/kansas-medical-center-acquires-former-via-christi-clinic/">Kansas Medical Center acquires former Via Christi clinic</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">By Bryan Horwath Kansas Medical Center has acquired a former Via Christi clinic in Andover. As of April 1, the property, at 308 E. Central, was renamed the Andover Medical Clinic, according to Kansas Medical Center spokesman Malik Idbeis. The family practice clinic will continue......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">14 April, 2016<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6248 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/stress-and-junkfood/">Junk Food and stress</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Up there with high cholesterol, high blood pressure and other major risk factors for heart disease, is stress. Studies have shown that anxiety, depression and other negative emotional states may help pave the way for heart disease by disturbing normal blood flow through the heart,......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">22 June, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6052 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/junkfood/">Junk Food and stress</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Up there with high cholesterol, high blood pressure and other major risk factors for heart disease, is stress. Studies have shown that anxiety, depression and other negative emotional states may help pave the way for heart disease by disturbing normal blood flow through the heart,......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">10 May, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6779 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/july-is-sarcoma-and-bone-cancer-awareness-month/">July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Sarcomas and bone cancers are a rare group of cancers that affect the bones or soft tissues of the body. These cancers are challenging to detect early on and can be difficult to treat. July is recognized globally as Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month.......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">17 July, 2023<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-9365 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general category-health category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/its-movember-mens-health-awareness-month/">It’s Movember! Men’s Health Awareness Month.</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">It’s Movember, which means it’s the perfect time to raise awareness and educate men about their health. Men’s health is in crisis, and this November provides an opportunity to take control and make a difference. Around the world, men are dying for largely preventable reasons,......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">06 November, 2023<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-2574 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-featured"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/kansas-medical-center-introduction/">Introduction to Kansas Medical Center</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">We wanted to created it to be at level with or better than anywhere in the country, and this another exaggeration there is nothing that can be done that’s better than what we have done for all the services we can provide....</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">09 November, 2007<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-2588 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/introducing-da-vinci-surgical-system-changing-the-experience-of-surgery-at-kansas-medical-center/" target="_self"><img decoding="async" itemprop="image" src="https://ksmedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2.jpg" alt="" /></a></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/introducing-da-vinci-surgical-system-changing-the-experience-of-surgery-at-kansas-medical-center/">Introducing da Vinci® Surgical System Changing the Experience of Surgery at Kansas Medical Center</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">The da Vinci®… Changing the Experience of Surgery at Kansas Medical Center If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a condition that may require surgery, you owe it to yourself to learn about all of your medical options, including the most effective,......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">09 April, 2006<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6377 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/insomnia/">Insomnia</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Insomnia and not getting a good night’s sleep can be frustrating and impact on your day to day living and quality of life. Sleep problems can be caused by changes in your daily routine, times of worry, a new baby, shift work or sleep apnoea, but......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">05 April, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6332 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/hydration/">Hydration</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Many people are so busy that they barely have time to eat, let alone pause for a water break, and
337you may find you often go hours and hours without quenching your thirst. But staying hydrated has real advantages, including helping you maintain your energy and focus so you can operate more......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">11 January, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6741 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/how-to-choose-a-safe-and-clean-sunscreen/" target="_self"><img decoding="async" itemprop="image" src="https://ksmedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/mother-smeared-sunscreen-on-the-back-of-the-child-2022-06-10-06-15-54-utc.jpg" alt="" /></a></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/how-to-choose-a-safe-and-clean-sunscreen/">How to Choose a Safe and Clean Sunscreen</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Choosing the right sunscreen is essential for protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. 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Get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity. You also can do a combination of moderate......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">10 March, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6237 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/uncategorized/home-cooked-meals-with-less-salt/">Home-cooked meals with less salt</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">With more people staying at home these days, thereâs more opportunity to prepare homemade meals. Although home-cooked meals tend to be much lower in salt than what youâd get from a restaurant, you still need to be careful, says Liz Moore, a dietitian at Harvard-affiliated......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">11 May, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-5937 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/holidays/">Holidays</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Do you get stressed out during the holidays? From quick stress-survival strategies to mood-brightening foods, here’s your cheat sheet to holiday cheer. Take a whiff of citrus Researchers studying depression have found that certain citrus fragrances boost feelings of well-being and alleviate stress by upping......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">16 December, 2018<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6321 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/holiday-stress/">Holiday Stress</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Do you get stressed out during the holidays? From quick stress-survival strategies to mood-brightening foods, here’s your cheat sheet to holiday cheer. Take a whiff of citrus Researchers studying depression have found that certain citrus fragrances boost feelings of well-being and alleviate stress by upping......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">14 December, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6162 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/holidays-2/">Holiday Stress</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Do you get stressed out during the holidays? From quick stress-survival strategies to mood-brightening foods, here’s your cheat sheet to holiday cheer. Take a whiff of citrus Researchers studying depression have found that certain citrus fragrances boost feelings of well-being and alleviate stress by upping......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">12 December, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6320 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/holiday-safety-tips/">Holiday Safety Tips</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, celebrate life, to be grateful, and reflect on whatâs important. They are also a time to appreciate the gift of health. Here are some holiday tips to support your efforts for health......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">27 December, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6322 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/holiday-healthy-foods/">Holiday Healthy Food</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Deck the halls, but donât ditch your diet! Stay heart-healthy with seasonal, healthy foods. For many, the holidays are the most wonderful â and least heart-healthy â time of the year. Grandmaâs fudge is a sentimental favorite, and the neighborâs cake balls are a decadent......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">21 December, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6274 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/tips-for-the-heart/">Heart Tips</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Your heart works hard for you nonstop for your whole life. So show it some TLC. Even better? You don’t have to work on all of these steps at once. Even if you improve just one or tw
337o of these areas, you can make yourself......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">25 August, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6292 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/targetheartrate/">Heart Rate On Target</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">How do you get your heart rate on target? When you work out, are you doing too much or not enough? Thereâs a simple way to know: Your target heart rate helps you hit the bullâs eye. âWe donât want people to over-exercise, and the other......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">28 October, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6118 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/heart-rate/">Heart Rate</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">How do you get your heart rate on target? When you work out, are you doing too much or not enough? Thereâs a simple way to know: Your target heart rate helps you hit the bullâs eye. âWe donât want people to over-exercise, and the other......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">21 October, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6251 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/heartdiseaseprevention/">Heart Disease Prevention</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">When it comes to preventing cardiovascular disease, fitness is a powerful weapon. Thatâs because a sedentary lifestyle is one of the risk factors for heart disease. According to Marla Mendelson, MD, cardiologist and medical director of the Program for Womenâs Cardiovascular Health at Northwesternâs Bluhm Cardiovascular......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">02 June, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6062 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/heart-disease-prevention/">Heart Disease Prevention</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">When it comes to preventing cardiovascular disease, fitness is a powerful weapon. Thatâs because a sedentary lifestyle is one of the risk factors for heart disease. According to Marla Mendelson, MD, cardiologist and medical director of the Program for Womenâs Cardiovascular Health at Northwesternâs Bluhm Cardiovascular......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">18 June, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6308 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/healthy-thanksgiving/">Healthy Thanksgiving</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Thanksgiving is about enjoying time with our family and celebrating with traditional foods we know and love. However, the holiday can impact the time we usually reserve for our healthy routines and involve meals that are not exactly made to be heart-healthy! To keep your......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">24 November, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6196 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/healthyhabitsforchildren/">Healthy Habits To Teach Your Children</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">At a time when kids are maturing emotionally and physically, it’s important to set up good nutrition habits for the future. Help your child â and
337your whole family â eat healthy and stay physically active. The healthy habits your child learns now can last......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">25 March, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6007 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/healthyhabits/">Healthy Habits For Your Children</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">At a time when kids are maturing emotionally and physically, it’s important to set up good nutrition habits for the future. Help your child â and your whole family â eat healthy and stay physically active. The healthy habits your child learns now can last......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">12 March, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6060 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/healthy-foods-for-beauty/">Healthy Foods for Beauty</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">You have heard that old saying “Real beauty comes from inside”. Nutrition experts have proved that you truly are what you eat. Throw away french-fried potatoes and buttery beef burgers. If you prefer to look attractive and spirit young and fit, you will have to......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">12 June, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6294 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/healthyfall/">Healthy Fall For All</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Crisp fall weather is made for physical activity â walking, running, biking, are all fair game. They’re excellent forms of aerobic exercise, which means they give the heart a good workout. Even when life is ultra-hectic, it’s important to plan for exercise. Exercise helps control......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">14 October, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6284 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/healthy-fall/">Healthy Fall</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Crisp fall weather is made for physical activity â walking, running, biking, swimming are all fair game. They’re excellent forms of aerobic exercise, which means they give the heart a good workout. Even when life is ultra-hectic, it’s important to plan for exercise. Exercise helps......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">17 September, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6075 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/healthy-cooking/">
337Healthy Cooking</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">To lower your risk of heart disease or to manage your existing disease, try these tips for preparing meals. Limit Saturated and Trans Fat Select lean cuts of beef and pork, especially cuts with “loin” or “round” in their name. Cut back on processed meats......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">14 July, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6177 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/happy-valentines/">Happy Valentine’s!</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Make A Date With Your Heart! February is American Heart Month, and Valentineâs Day is a great time to start taking steps to be heart-healthy. Prevent and control high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke. Limit alcohol use. Maintain a......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">14 February, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-4096 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-featured category-health-tips category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/happy-movember/">Happy Movember!</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Remember to get your prostate checked! During the month of November Kansas Medical Center and Wichita Urology are offering a FREE PSA screening. Please call 316-300-4000 to find out more. What is prostate cancer? The prostate is a gland located immediately below the bladder, in......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">01 November, 2016<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-9361 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/happy-and-safe-halloween-tips/">Happy and Safe Halloween Tips</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Halloween is an exciting time of the year, especially for kids. This is the time when children dress up in their scariest and funniest costumes and go out to collect treats from their neighbors. While it is a time for fun and celebration, it is......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">29 October, 2023<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6710 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/halloween-health-safety-tips/">Halloween Health & Safety Tips</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Keep these tips in mind to help ensure your children have a healthy and safe Halloween. 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Cut back on processed meats......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">10 July, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-5264 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/congratulations-dr-badr-idbeis/" target="_self"><img decoding="async" itemprop="image" src="https://ksmedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-07-at-4.17.47-PM.png" alt="Photo of Dr. Badr Idbeis with text recognizing him one of the Best Doctors For Cardiovascular Disease" /></a></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/congratulations-dr-badr-idbeis/">Congratulations Dr. Badr Idbeis</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Congratulations Dr. Badr Idbeis, for being recognized as one of the Best Doctors For Cardiovascular Disease...</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">12 November, 2017<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-5957 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/cold-2/">Cold Remedies</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">There’s no cure for the common cold. But what about cold remedies that claim to make you feel better faster? Find out what’s effective Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, but are they effective? Nothing can cure a cold, but there......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">18 January, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6170 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/cold-remedies-2/">Cold Remedies</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">There’s no cure for the common cold. But what about cold remedies that claim to make you feel better faster? Find out what’s effective Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, but are they effective? Nothing can cure a cold, but there......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">15 January, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-2553 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/news/choose-kmc/">Choose KMC</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">
337When traveling for medical procedures you have a choice for bypass the large which to hospitals and choose Kansas Medical Center our nurse to patient ratio is the lowest in the area....</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">11 August, 2011<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6490 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/cholesterol-numbers-what-do-they-mean/">Cholesterol Numbers: What Do They Mean</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">What is cholesterol? You probably have heard about cholesterol, but you might not be sure exactly what it is. 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By getting the right health services, screenings, and treatments, you are taking steps......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">08 April, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6379 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/checkups/">Check-Ups</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Why are Check-Ups Important? Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. By getting the right health services, screenings, and treatments, you are taking steps......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">17 April, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-3406 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-featured category-news"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/featured/check-out-our-new-television-spot/">Check out our new Television spot</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Did you know you have a choice when choosing your health care professionals? Check out our new TV spot explaining all of the benefits of choosing Kansas Medical Center. At KMC our dedicated physicians and staff use leading-edge technology in a state of the art......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">11 February, 2016<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6505 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/breathing-exercises-to-increase-lung-capacity/">Breathing Exercises to Increase Lung Capacity</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Your lung capacity is the total amount of air that your lungs can hold. Over time, our lung capacity and lung function typically decrease slowly as we age after our mid-20s. Some conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can significantly speed up these reductions......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">07 November, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-9357 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-health category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/breast-cancer-beyond-the-lump-understanding-other-signs-to-look-out-for/" target="_self"><img decoding="async" itemprop="image" src="https://ksmedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BrestCancerAwareness_2023.jpg" alt="" /></a></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/breast-cancer-beyond-the-lump-understanding-other-signs-to-look-out-for/">Breast Cancer Beyond the Lump: Understanding Other Signs to Look Out For</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Breast cancer is a prevalent disease that affects millions of individuals worldwide, with one in eight women in the United States expected to be diagnosed with the disease in her lifetime. While awareness campaigns advocate for regular breast exams and awareness of the common symptom......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">18 October, 2023<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6117 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/breast-cancer-month/">Breast Cancer Awareness Month</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that if you are 50 to 74 years old, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">14 October, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6291 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/breast-cancer/">Breast Cancer</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that if you are 50 to 74 years old, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">07 October, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6184 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/treadmill/">Boost your workout</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Just because it’s too cold for your normal three-mile outdoor run doesn’t mean the treadmill has to be a monotonous exercise in staring at a blank wall. Check out these tips below to add some boost to your treadmill workout! ___ SPEED TRAINING Sprinting can......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">28 February, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-5952 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/workout/">Boost workout</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Just because it’s too cold for your normal three-mile outdoor run doesn’t mean the treadmill has to be a monotonous exercise in staring at a blank wall. Check out these tips below to add some boost to your treadmill workout! ___ SPEED TRAINING Sprinting......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">11 January, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6169 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/workout-boost/">Boost workout</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Just because it’s too cold for your normal three-mile outdoor run doesn’t mean the treadmill has to be a monotonous exercise in staring at a blank wall. Check out these tips below to add some boost to your treadmill workout! ___ SPEED TRAINING Sprinting can......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">22 January, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6286 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/boost-metabolism/">Boost Metabolism</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Your next workout could set you up for a speedier metabolism. Your metabolism includes all the things your body does to turn food into energy and keep you going. Some people have a faster metabolism than others. Some things that affect whether your metabolism is......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">04 September, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6161 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/readings-2/">Blood Pressure Readings</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">What do your blood pressure numbers mean? The only way to know (diagnose) if you have high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) is to have your blood pressure tested. Understanding your blood pressure numbers is key to controlling high blood pressure. Healthy and unhealthy blood pressure......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">06 December, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6348 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/better-sleep/">better sleep</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Feeling crabby lately? Or simply worn out? Perhaps the solution is better sleep. Think about all the factors that can interfere with a good night’s sleep â from pressure at work and family responsibilities to unexpected challenges, such as layoffs, relationship issues or illnesses. It’s......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">21 February, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-5988 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/aspirin/">Benefits of Taking an Aspirin Every Day</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt"> Taking aspirin every day can lower your risk for heart attack, stroke, and colorectal cancer. For most people, aspirin is safe. But itâs not right for everyone. Ask your doctor about taking aspirin every day if you are age 50 to 59 and you......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">19 February, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-5925 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/benefits-of-pumpkin/">Benefits of Pumpkin</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">Not only is fallâs signature squash versatile enough to fit into all the above and more, it also packs some powerful healthy perks â like keeping heart health, vision and waistlines in check, as long as you take it easy on the pie, that is.......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">14 November, 2018<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6266 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/beautyfoods/">Beauty Foods</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">You have heard that old saying “Real beauty comes from inside”. Nutrition experts have proved that you truly are what you eat. Throw away french-fried potatoes and buttery beef burgers. If you prefer to look attractive and spirit young and fit, you will have to......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">24 July, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6273 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name"
337class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/immunization-awareness/">August Is National Immunization Awareness Month</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) The goal of NIAM is to increase awareness about immunizations across the lifespan, from infants to the elderly. August is an ideal time to make sure everyone is up-to-date on vaccines before heading back to school and to......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">11 August, 2020<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6089 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/immunization-month/">August Is National Immunization Awareness Month</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) The goal of NIAM is to increase awareness about immunizations across the lifespan, from infants to the elderly. August is an ideal time to make sure everyone is up-to-date on vaccines before heading back to school and to......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">06 August, 2019<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6433 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/childrenseyehealthandsafetymonth/">August is Childrenâs Eye Health and Safety Month – Warning Signs your child may have a vision problem.</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">For many families, August is back to school time! Along with school supply shopping and purchasing those back-to-school clothing items, itâs time to make comprehensive eye exam appointments for the kids. Conveniently, August is designated as Childrenâs Eye Health and Safety Month! A good rule of thumb......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">02 August, 2021<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6786 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-health-tips"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/health-tips/are-you-and-your-family-up-to-date-on-your-immunizations/">Are you and your family up to date on your Immunizations?</a></h5><p itemprop="description" class="q_masonry_blog_excerpt">August is National Immunization Awareness Month, which is an annual observance that highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. Vaccinations have the power to protect against dangerous preventable diseases like Chickenpox, Hepatitis, Measles, Mumps, Meningococcal, Pneumonia, Shingles, Pertussis (whooping cough), Polio, and......</p><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_info"><span itemprop="dateCreated" class="time entry_date updated">08 August, 2023<meta itemprop="interactionCount" content="UserComments:0"/></span></div></div></article><article class="post-6225 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized"><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_image"></div><div class="q_masonry_blog_post_text"><h5 itemprop="name" class="q_masonry_blog_title entry_title"><a itemprop="url" href="https://ksmedcenter.com/uncategorized/apps-to-keep-us-connected-in-a-time-of-social-
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