Story by Ann E. Butenas University Health Women’s Care Centers Embrace Culture of Care An integral part of the University Health hospital system is its two birthing centers located in Kansas City, Missouri. Together, they delivered over 3200 babies in 2023. According to Amy McTaggart, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer at University Health, both birthplaces offer distinct delivery ...

Story by Jeanie Edgmon The Truth About Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) Truth is a foundational building block that underpins our society and drives us to seek answers to complex problems. Without truth, we cannot have trust, and without trust, we cannot have hope, and without hope, we do not have a functioning society. That’s why we must make finding ...

Story by Jeanie Edgmon The desire to look and feel our best transcends age and gender. Ageless Med Spa by Mindy in Overland Park, Kansas, understands this. They’ve carved out a unique space in the med spa industry, focusing on transformative skin rejuvenation that celebrates your natural beauty, not chasing trends. Uncovering Beauty and Empowering People Say goodbye to unrealistic ...

Story by Lynne Hayes Look in the mirror. We all have some things we would love to improve about our appearance. Dr. Dan Margolin, a Board-Certified Surgeon and owner of Physician Aesthetic Specialists (PAS), believes it is perfectly normal to feel this way. He also believes in creating a safe space to talk about those issues and what can be ...

Story by Lynne Hayes We all deserve to look and feel our best, and these days, one of the most popular ways to achieve that goal is at a med spa. But, with so many options, finding the right med spa, one you can trust to be discerning and elegant in their approach, can be overwhelming. Clients of Brookelyn Fry ...

Article by Michelle Dew, MD, FACC AdventHealth Cardiology May is Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease impacting various organs, with three main types: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, and Drug-induced Lupus. It predominantly affects women aged 15-44, particularly black and Hispanic women, with the latter group experiencing more heart-related issues. Risk factors such as diabetes, ...

Article by Dave Eckert The group is called Chain of Hope, and its tagline is “because animals have no voice,” Hence, the headline to this article since that is exactly what Chain of Hope is doing-giving animals a voice. I spoke with the group’s director, Kate Quigley, and learned so much about the great things Chain of Hope has done. ...

Article by Ann E. Butenas Celebrating National Nurses Month with the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses and MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital May is National Nurses Month, and it is the perfect time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of nurses all around the world. Nurses play an integral role in providing quality care to patients and ensuring their well-being during difficult ...

Article by Jeanie Edgmon Giving birth is one of the most monumental moments in the life of a family, filled with excitement, anticipation, and even some nervousness. Choosing the right birthplace can significantly impact this experience. It should be a space where you feel safe, supported, and empowered to welcome your little one into the world. But with so many ...

Article by Ann E. Butenas Discover a minimally invasive solution for metastatic bone tumors with OptaBlate™. If you or a loved one is facing the challenging reality of cancer that has spread to the bones, you may have heard about OptaBlate™. This FDA-approved bone tumor ablation system is not a cure or a treatment for cancer, but it is designed ...