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Cara's Knee Replacement Gives Her a New Spring in Her Step

Cara Coffelt has a lot to celebrate. She recently retired after a 28-year career at Tri-Ko, Inc., a day and residential care facility for individuals  with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And, thanks to a recent knee replacement surgery, she is looking forward to living an active retirement with less pain.

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The Facts About Flu Shots

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends everyone six months of age and older get a flu shot. Have questions? Pediatrician Elizabeth Musil, MD, answers the most common questions about the flu and flu vaccine.
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Back-to-School: Easy as 1-2-3

Transitioning into a school-year routine can be stressful for families. Dr. Amanda Sommerville, an Olathe Health pediatrician and internal medicine specialist, has some tips to help ease everyone back into fall.
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Six Stress-Busting Tips for Teachers

Back to school is exciting, but let's face it, it can also be stressful. Isaac Johnston, MD, a family medicine physician at Olathe Health Family Medicine - Blackfoot, has six stress-busting tips to get you through the school year.
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What You Should Know About the New Colon Cancer Screening Recommendations

The American Cancer Society recently recommended individuals at average risk for colorectal cancer get screened earlier. Ashok Attaluri, MD, a gastroenterologist with Olathe Health GI Specialists, explains the reason for the new recommendation and answers other commonly asked questions.
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Olathe Medical Center Pharmacist Receives Legacy Award

Amber Lucas, a pharmacist at Olathe Medical Center, received one of the top awards in the state for healthcare pharmacists. She was awarded the 2018 Kansas Council of Health-System (KCHP) Pharmacy Legacy Award.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation Gets Jack on the Road to Recovery

The new Cardiac Rehabilitation program at Miami County Medical Center (MCMC) is a medically-supervised program designed to provide patients with healthy lifestyle education, a closely monitored exercise program, diet and nutrition counseling, and encouragement and support to recover from heart disease or surgery. Seventy-four-year-old Jack Coffman was one of the first cardiac rehab patients at MCMC earlier this year.
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Cara's Knee Replacement Gives Her a New Spring in Her Step

Cara Coffelt has a lot to celebrate. She recently retired after a 28-year career at Tri-Ko, Inc., a day and residential care facility for individuals  with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And, thanks to a recent knee replacement surgery, she is looking forward to living an active retirement with less pain.
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#OHbaby: Addie Gallagher Arrives on April Fool's Day in Less Than 30 Minutes

Adeline Ora Tilly Gallagher wasn't joking around when she made her entrance into the world, arriving at 3:42 p.m. on April Fool's Day. This was the fourth child Kristi Gallagher delivered at The Birth Place at Olathe Medical Center and she's sad she won't be back.
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Summer Safety Tips

Summer is almost here, which means lots of new fun. It’s a great time to refresh your memory on summer safety tips for kids as you spend the days outside, in the water and on vacation!
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Fevers: How high is too high? How to treat your child's fever and when to see their pediatrician.

A fever is any body temperature greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Fevers are very common in children, are generally a sign of a healthy immune system trying to fight an infection and are very rarely dangerous for a child. In fact, only temperatures greater than 109 degrees F can cause damage to a person’s body.
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Olathe Health Volunteers Donate 32,000 Hours

They're the friendly faces that greet you when you walk into the lobby, or help you get signed in for a procedure, or assist you with directions. They are our Olathe Health volunteers, and they help in more ways than you may know.
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Are Ear Tubes in Your Child's Future?

David K. Hill, MD, is one of Olathe Medical Center’s Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology) doctors. See his answers to common questions parents have about ear tubes for their children.
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Signs of Heart Attack in Women

Women often experience different heart attack symptoms than men. According to the American Heart Association, women may have one or more of the following symptoms.
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Kansas City Bone and Joint Clinic Opens Practice at Olathe Medical Center

Physicians and staff from Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic Division of Signature Medical Group of KC, PA (KCBJ) recently opened their Olathe practice on the campus of Olathe Medical Center.
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2017 Yuletide Gala Sets Record Attendance

The 2017 Yuletide Gala, which benefits the Olathe Medical Center Birth Place/NICU, set a record attendance.
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The Facts About Childhood Immunizations

Erica Red Corn, MD, Pediatrician at Olathe Health Pediatrics - Olathe Medical Park discusses the importance of childhood immunizations.
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Catch the Signs of Heart Attack Early

Don’t wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack warning signs.
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A Young Father's Close Call with Heart Disease

This 45-year-old father didn't have heart disease on his radar. But thanks to advanced diagnostics and the gut instinct of his cardiologist, Mike Laney was able to avoid a heart attack.
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Heart Attack Survivor Trusts Cardiology Team at OMC

Madelyn, an 82-year-old mother of seven from Ottawa, was headed to bed late one night when she began to feel “funny".
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Speech Therapy Helps Two-Month Old Skyler Feed

When two-month-old Skyler had trouble latching and was choking on her milk, mom Jenna Miller reached out to Olathe Medical Center. With help from a Speech Therapist and Lactation Consultat, Skyler now has no trouble eating and is a happy, healthy little girl.
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Rehab Patients Enjoy Their "Active 80's"

Gaylin and Barbara Anderson, both 80, don't let their age slow them down. But injuries were holding them back. That's why they sought the help of Olathe Health Rehabilitation Services in Paola.
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Race Against Cancer

Last summer, Doug Yost of Overland Park was the picture of health. A 56-year-old triathlete, Doug worked out six days a week, ate a healthy diet and never smoked or used tobacco. The last thing on his mind was cancer.
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Level II NICU Cares for Tiniest Patients

Born five weeks early, Maggie and Brian Schmidt's twins were generally healthy, but Grant faced a few hurdles. He was admitted to OMC's Level II NICU, where Grant and the rest of his family received some special attention.
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An Incredible Journey - From Beating Breast Cancer to Climbing Mount Everest

Three weeks before getting married, most brides  are stressing over final dress fittings, making final  arrangements with the caterer and excitedly counting  down the days before they say ‘I do.' For Olathe resident  Kelly Long, the weeks before her wedding were spent in  doctors' offices and the hospital, dealing with the news of a 𠊋reast cancer diagnosis at age 31.
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Unique Rehabilitation Program for Parkinson's Patients

Allen Slater has Parkinson’s disease, which affects his balance, strength and endurance. Allen’s doctor referred him to the Parkinson’s disease outpatient rehab therapy program at Olathe Medical Center.
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Breaking Free From Painful Varicose Veins

Kathy Alexander, an aerobics instructor in Olathe, spends her days helping others get more active and encouraging them to get on their feet to exercise. But until recently, she couldn't wait to get off her feet after long days teaching classes.
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Pediatric Therapy Program Based on Trust and Plenty of Fun

Addison Bird is a typical seven year old who enjoys playing sports, cheerleading and chasing her sister around the house. It was during one of these rounds of horseplay in August 2015 when Addison broke her foot for the first time.
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Breathing Easy After Fighting Lung Disease

Jim Germer of Gardner claims he's one of the luckiest guys around. And that's after spending months in and out of the hospital being treated for lung disease, including lung cancer.
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Back in the Game

With the help of Olathe Health Sports Rehabilitation Specialists, Harry was able to return to competitive soccer.
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