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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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2017 Yuletide Gala Sets Record Attendance

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

The Facts About Childhood Immunizations

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

Catch the Signs of Heart Attack Early

Don’t wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack warning signs.

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.

Madelyn Madden with Dr. Jay Murphy, a cardiologist at Olathe Medical Center.

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".

Jenna and her two-month-old Skyler with Speech Language Pathologist Genna Miller

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.

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.

The Facts About Flu Shots

When you have the flu, it feels like you've been hit with a ton of bricks. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu shot.

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.

Maggie and Brian Schmidt with their twins in the OMC NICU

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.

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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#OHbaby: Addie Gallagher Arrives on April Fool's Day in Less Than 30 Minutes

Summer Safety Tips

Fevers: How high is too high? How to treat your child's fever and when to see their pediatrician.

Olathe Health Volunteers Donate 32,000 Hours

Are Ear Tubes in Your Child's Future?

Signs of Heart Attack in Women

Kansas City Bone and Joint Clinic Opens Practice at Olathe Medical Center

2017 Yuletide Gala Sets Record Attendance

The Facts About Childhood Immunizations

Catch the Signs of Heart Attack Early

A Young Father's Close Call with Heart Disease

Heart Attack Survivor Trusts Cardiology Team at OMC

Speech Therapy Helps Two-Month Old Skyler Feed

Rehab Patients Enjoy Their "Active 80's"

The Facts About Flu Shots

Race Against Cancer

Level II NICU Cares for Tiniest Patients

An Incredible Journey - From Beating Breast Cancer to Climbing Mount Everest

Unique Rehabilitation Program for Parkinson's Patients

Breaking Free From Painful Varicose Veins

Pediatric Therapy Program Based on Trust and Plenty of Fun

Breathing Easy After Fighting Lung Disease

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