Weight loss surgery significantly reduces mortality and results in remarkable weight loss and reversal in several obesity-related comorbidities. There is a lot of evidence that the resolution of inflammation that occurs after bariatric surgery mitigates some of these comorbidities.
Read More“The Worst WLS Mistake You Can Make” By Katie Jay, MSW: Certified Wellness Coach Have you heard the Aesop’s fable about the dog and his shadow? In the story, a hungry dog manages to get a morsel of meat. Thrilled with his acquisition, the dog decides to take it back to his den where he can devour...
Read MoreTHE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM ST. FRANCIS CAMPUS RECEIVES HIGH 5 FOR MOM & BABY PREMIER RECOGNITION TOPEKA, Kan. (March 24, 2023) – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has continued its commitment to improving infant and maternal health by earning recognition...
Read MoreTopeka, Kansas (May 1, 2023) – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus announces the acquisition of Optimum Health Family Practice. The practice will be renamed The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Family Medicine and will continue to provide care at 2840 SW...
Read MoreAnne Marcotte was not used to being on the other end of a stethoscope. The 75-year-old Topeka resident spent most of her career as a registered nurse in California hospitals before retiring after 52 years. “When I was a brand new cardiac care nurse in the 1980s,” Anne said, “our hospital would do...
Read MoreTopeka, Kansas August 15, 2023– The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is proud to celebrate a significant milestone in its healthcare journey as it marks the first anniversary of performing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures. Since introducing this...
Read MoreTOPEKA, KS September 18, 2023 – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a leader in innovative healthcare solutions, is proud to announce the introduction of the Watchman™ Procedure to its comprehensive list of cutting-edge cardiovascular treatments. This groundbreaking...
Read MoreWith the warmer weather, many are looking to hit the trails for a workout! We have listed a few resources to help you locate wonderful trails right here in Kansas. Travel Kansas is a great resource when searching for parks and trails to explore. Here are a few helpful links picked out from their...
Read MoreAfter weight loss surgery, you may find yourself frustrated with the scale. You’re doing “everything right” yet the scale will not budge. There are many reasons why that could be happening; it’s either a result of not truly implementing a healthy lifestyle or it happens after subsequent weeks...
Read MoreOften times, no matter what stage of the weight loss journey you are in, you will be faced with emotional eating. Having weight loss surgery unfortunately does not change the brain and emotional struggles patients faced before surgery. Please know that emotional struggles are completely normal...
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