There are eight ways you can improve your heart health and decrease your risk of heart-related illnesses and complications, no matter your age or lifestyle. Ahmed Souka, M.D. interventional cardiologist at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, shares these tips. 1. Stop or...
Read MoreTOPEKA, Kansas (Feb. 1, 2024) – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has appointed Sridevi Donepudi, MD, as chief medical officer (CMO), effective Feb. 19.
Read MoreTOPEKA, Kansas (January 26, 2024) –The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) with a Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. To...
Read MoreJanuary marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of cervical health and encouraging regular screenings. Once a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the United States, the impact of cervical cancer has significantly...
Read MoreAcross all Ardent hospitals, we are proud to care for those who have bravely served our country. In honor of Veterans Day, we highlight how one hospital has cared for a former member of the U.S. Marine Corps and his family. David Zeferjohn, 88, has relied upon The University of Kansas Health...
Read MorePeople who feel pain in their dominant hand when opening a jar or turning a doorknob may be developing thumb arthritis. If you are experiencing this pain, contact the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus to schedule an appointment.
Read MorePerhaps one morning you wake up with soreness in your shoulder and just pass it off as “sleeping on it wrong.” Later that week, the pain increases and you try not to use that arm. By the next week, you can hardly move that arm and shoulder without pain. You have a frozen shoulder.
Read MoreBecoming pregnant with a new child, especially your first, is a very exciting time for expectant mothers. If you have never given birth, or you are new to the area, you may have a number of questions about what to expect when you deliver your baby. Dr. Jamie Rempe, an OB/GYN at The University of...
Read MoreTOPEKA, KAN., Oct. 25, 2023 –The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Heart Attack Certification.
Read MoreThe University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates the health system’s St. Francis Campus’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.
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