TOPEKA, Kansas (June 7, 2019) – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus (St. Francis Campus) and Tallgrass Surgical Center have completed the transaction for the hospital’s acquisition of the surgery center.
Read MoreNo one believes they will be the ones to leave their child in a hot car, but every year the parents of 37 children are wrong. Forgetting a child, not locking your car doors, getting distracted can happen to the best parents. It’s the responsibility of all mom, dads and caregivers to learn about...
Read MoreFall sports seasons will be here before you know it! Participating in sports is a great way for any child to meet friends, maintain a healthy weight and have fun. With any sport comes the risk of injury, and according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control, more than half of all sports injuries in...
Read MoreIf you are welcoming a new baby to your family, you understand the many decisions that are involved in being a new parent! From naming your baby, choosing delivery preferences, or picking a feeding option, we want you to know all the information before making a choice for you and your newest...
Read MoreAccording to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), West Nile Virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Kansas. In July, KDHE also issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus throughout Kansas. The CDC reports that nationwide in 2019, 10 cases of West Nile Virus had...
Read MoreThe University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus recognizes Mary (Kate) Brehm, LPN, who has dedicated 50 years of service. Brehm began her journey with The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in 1969. “I remember being very nervous on my first day. I was scared to death...
Read MoreNationally recognized as Food Safety Awareness Month, September highlights the need to put food safety measures into practice when preparing and serving food. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year, 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness. Before...
Read MoreSooner rather than later, according to Dr. Mark Sankoorikal, internal medicine physician with The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus. “Get the flu shot. It is the most effective strategy to preventing the flu,” Sankoorikal explained. The science of the flu vaccine and how it...
Read MoreCaring for someone who has cancer is a beautiful gift. Of course, this type of relationship can be different from a spouse, friend or sibling relationship. It can at times feel amazing to help the one you love, but it can also be a big strain on you and your relationship with that loved one....
Read MoreBreast cancer is the most common cancer women fight. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, there were nearly 1.7 million new breast cancer cases diagnosed in 2012. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are sharing a few prevention methods you can use to reduce your risk of breast...
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