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When Anna Olson experienced complications after surgery for an incarcerated bowel in a hernia, the future was uncertain. Anna and her husband, Mike, didn’t know what the next chapter of their 35+-year love story would be. They didn’t know what Anna’s treatment would entail or who her providers would be. Almost one year later, after […]
At the 52nd annual Yuletide Gala, the Olathe Health Charitable Foundation (OHCF) surpassed its goal for the “From the Heart” campaign, raising more than $7.4 million for the OHCF’s largest campaign to date.
Olathe Health was named a 2022 Digital Health Most Wired organization by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) for the fifth consecutive year. Designed to improve community health by raising the quality and consistency of healthcare, this comprehensive digital check-up identifies and benchmarks healthcare organizations that are adopting, implementing and using information technology. […]
When the familiar discomfort set in, Wilma Schwermer knew it was time for a knee replacement. After walking the halls of Paola Middle School, where she works as a paraprofessional, Wilma would return home depleted and tired. Eventually, the pain was so bad she could not sleep through the night or tend to her chickens […]
The decision signifies a collaborative commitment to expand healthcare services in the region Olathe Health and The University of Kansas Health System have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for Olathe Health to join The University of Kansas Health System. As one health system, Olathe Health and The University of Kansas Health System will enhance […]
Olathe Medical Center (OMC) was recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its high-performing ratings in the following areas of patient care: Kidney Failure, Stroke and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. OMC was among the 36% of United States hospitals to earn an award in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals list. Designed to help […]
Olathe Medical Center (OMC) earned the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®: Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠Honor Roll.
Going down a set of stairs. Mowing the lawn. People do these activities every day without thinking twice. But for 56-year-old Osawatomie resident Clayton Sherlock these simple tasks were taxing and filled with uncertainty before a total knee replacement in November 2021. The Problem Knee Clayton’s knee issues began in 2000 when his weight reached […]
Olathe Medical Center opened a 4,500-square-foot facility to house its new Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR) center. Powered by the Pritikin ICR™ program, Kansas City metro patients now have access to a cardiac rehab program focused on safe, effective exercise, balanced eating, and mental health. “With decades’ experience providing high-quality cardiovascular services, 30+ of which include […]
It’s cold and flu season, which may result in more frequent or severe ear infections. While treatment and time resolve most ear infections and related issues, there is always the potential for longer-term complications, sometimes making ear tubes a necessary means of medical intervention. To help kids get the care they need, we have addressed […]
