Olathe Health Blog

Archive:

  1. Seeing your doctor is safe. Avoiding immunizations isn’t.

    Seeing your doctor is safe. Avoiding immunizations isn’t.

    Staying healthy requires people of all ages to remain current on their immunizations. The most vulnerable to vaccine-preventable illness are children. Dr. McGinnis explains the importance of remaining current on your routine immunizations and how to get caught up if not current.

    Read More >
  2. Saddling Up: One Patient’s Healthcare Journey During Uncertain Times

    Saddling Up: One Patient’s Healthcare Journey During Uncertain Times

    When COVID-19 began spreading in the community, pulmonology patient Dorman Marler was nervous to come for his routine appointments. His confidence in his care team gave him the comfort he needed to continue receiving his life-saving, routine care.

    Read More >
  3. Behind the Lines: Navigating through Fears with Facts

    Behind the Lines: Navigating through Fears with Facts

    When I share with you our story and our information below, I hope you will view the bravery of our healthcare associates and providers in a magnified way as you realize their unwavering dedication to provide compassionate care for others along our journey.

    Read More >
  4. Dana Moss, RN, is the May/June Outstanding Associate

    Dana Moss, RN, is the May/June Outstanding Associate

    Congratulations to Dana Moss for being chosen as an Outstanding Associate of 2020!

    Read More >
  5. Joseph Fielder, Jr. is the March/April Outstanding Associate

    Joseph Fielder, Jr. is the March/April Outstanding Associate

    Congratulations to Joseph Fielder, Jr. for being chosen as an Outstanding Associate of 2020!

    Read More >
  6. Getting a Grip: Innovative Wide-Awake Surgery for Treating Hand and Wrist Conditions

    Getting a Grip: Innovative Wide-Awake Surgery for Treating Hand and Wrist Conditions

    An innovative hand surgery at Olathe Medical Center (OMC) has doctors and patients alike, giving the procedure two thumbs up. Patients like Susan Clifford of Shawnee, who had suffered from pain and numbness in her hands for years due to carpal tunnel syndrome. “While driving, my hands would go numb, affecting my ability even to […]

    Read More >
  7. Three Ways to Support a Healthy Breastfeeding Experience

    Three Ways to Support a Healthy Breastfeeding Experience

    You have a lot on your mind during pregnancy, and breastfeeding may not be at the top of the list. However, lactation consultants at Olathe Medical Center suggest researching and planning for breastfeeding as early as 16 weeks. Here are a few things to help you achieve breastfeeding success. First, it’s important to know the […]

    Read More >