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Resilience Toolbox Helps You Triumph Over Stress

Whether you are facing a medical illness or an imminent office deadline, it's important not to let stress consume you. Now, thanks to Turning Point, a program of The University of Kansas Health System, you can access skills online to help you cope wi...

May 22, 2019
Turning Point
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10 Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Learn about 10 symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) from Kansas City fertility specialist Courtney Marsh, MD.

May 17, 2019
Women's Health, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
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A Gift From the Heart

Ida Mae "Mazie" Long loved her husband, Robert (Bob), through 52 years of marriage. From their meeting as undergraduate accounting majors at the University of Kansas, where both graduated in 1957, until Bob's death in 2009, Mazie was by his side. And...

May 14, 2019
Giving / Donations, Heart Disease
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Podcast: Women and Heart Disease

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four deaths is caused by heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. But did you know heart disease is different in women? In a recent podcast Ashley Simmons, MD, a non-invasive cardiologist at The University of Kansas Health System and director of the Adelaide C. Ward Women's Heart Program talked about heart disease and how it manifests differently in women than men.

May 06, 2019
Heart Care, Women's Health, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Disease, Heart Disease in Women
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Setting An Example of Enduring Support

Cheryl and Jeff Jernigan show commitment to healthcare in this region. Few people have supported The University of Kansas Health System as long, as strongly or as completely as Cheryl and Jeff Jernigan. And by making a planned gift to Turning Point a...

Apr 26, 2019
Giving / Donations
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Immunotherapy Treatment for Allergies

Fall's seasonal activities are around the corner. Youth soccer and football games, hayrides and pumpkin patches may sound like fun, but for seasonal allergy sufferers, just thinking about these outdoor events is enough to make them itch. Over-the-cou...

Apr 23, 2019
Allergy and Immunology
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Integrative Health for Heart Care

The University of Kansas Health System provides integrative medicine for people with heart disease in Kansas City.

Mar 28, 2019
Heart Care, Integrative Health
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Six Strategies to Help Cut Sugar from Your Diet

Taking charge of your health means making smart choices with everything you eat, and one of the smartest choices you can make is cutting down on sugar. Diets high in added sugar have been linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressur...

Mar 04, 2019
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Is Turning Point Right for My Family?

To help you determine if Turning Point is the right resource for your family, this Q&A can answer your questions about the children and teen programs.

Feb 25, 2019
Turning Point
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Dr. Yoon Hang "John" Kim Joins Integrative Medicine as New Medical Director

Dr. Kim will join Integrative Medicine at The University of Kansas Health System on Jan. 2 and will begin seeing patients soon afterward.

Dec 22, 2017
Our People
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Traveling with Young Kids? Pack So You Can Have a Consistent Routine

Emily Day, APRN, from The University of Kansas Health System's Integrative Medicine clinic, says it's important for children to have regular routines, even if they're staying in unfamiliar places.

Dec 15, 2017
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Gut-Check Time: Why Good Gut Health is Good News for Your Body

A healthy body starts with a healthy gut. Researchers are learning more every day about how gut health affects the rest of our body and even our mental health. But what does it mean to have a healthy gut?

Dec 13, 2017
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Avoid Unhealthy Dining Detours During Your Holiday Travels

Traveling with family can be a stressful and exhausting ordeal. If you're trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it's also a challenge. Airports, gas stations and travel plazas offer food and drinks that are usually more about convenience than good...

Nov 14, 2017
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These Pre-Bedtime Habits Can Set The Stage for a Better Night's Sleep

Before going to bed these habits can help you sleep better: taking an Epsom salt bath, drinking tea, stretching, turning off electronics, blackout shades, and considering supplement.

Nov 10, 2017
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So You've Caught a Cold. Now What?

When a cold strikes, follow these natural cold remedies from experts at The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City

Nov 07, 2017

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