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Quick Action at Louisburg Clinic Saves Choking Baby
It’s every parent’s nightmare: you look over, and suddenly your baby isn’t breathing. It happened to Erin Syfrid. Thankfully, she was right next to an Olathe Health clinic.
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Olathe Health Homegrown – The Herradas
The Homegrown series features associates who have shown immense dedication to their own growth, as well as to Olathe Health. Meet the Herradas, a mother and her three children who all work at Olathe Medical Center.
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What You Need to Know About the Measles Outbreak
The U.S. is experiencing the greatest number of reported cases of measles since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pediatrician Elizabeth Musil, MD, explains how you can protect your child from measles.
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Switching from Breast Milk or Formula to Whole Milk
We had a great question last week on how to transition from breast milk to whole milk. Whether you’re using breast or formula, we recommend introducing whole milk around 12 months of age.
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Terri Koehler is the March/April Outstanding Associate
Congratulations to Terri Koehler, RN, Nurse Educator at Olathe Medical Center, for being chosen as an Outstanding Associate of 2019!
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How 27 Blood Donors Saved a New Mom’s Life
After delivering her son, Ethan, via an emergency Caesarian section (C-section) at The Birth Place at Olathe Medical Center (OMC), Patricia suffered a massive blood loss. Moments after Patricia got to kiss her son for the first time, she remembers feeling sleepy and hearing Dr. Peck ordering someone to get more blood.
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Allison Lee Recovers Quickly After Gallbladder Surgery
As both a nurse and a mom, Allison Lee of Gardner spends most of her time caring for her patients and her two young daughters, Harper and Nora. But when Allison started experiencing nausea and stomach pain after eating, she didn’t seek care for herself right away.
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New Heart Device is Change-up for Retired Pitcher with A-fib
When retired Major League Pitcher Steve Renko’s blood thinner medication started causing painful side effects, he knew it was time for a change-up. That’s when cardiologist Dr. Ravi Yarlagadda told him about a new procedure.
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Artist Sees New Beauty After Innovative Procedure
Sharon DeFreece, a professional painter, has always been inspired by colors. But she didn’t realize how much color was missing from her own life until she received a new heart procedure at Olathe Medical Center.
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Olathe Health Homegrown – Erica Duffle, MSN
The Homegrown series features associates who have shown immense dedication to their own growth, as well as to Olathe Health. Meet Erica Duffle, MSN, who started at Olathe Medical Center as a nurse in the Critical Care Unit.
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