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Gallbladder Removal Can Improve Quality of Life

If you are experiencing this pain in the upper right part of your abdomen, see your primary care provider. Their tests can determine if you have stones in your gallbladder or biliary dyskinesia, a disease that causes your bile to not flow freely through your ducts.

Aug 04, 2022
Health & Wellness
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Opioids, Opiates and Other Options

Learn about the difference between opioids and opiates, what targeted drug delivery is, and what other pain relief options are available such as the Intracept® procedure.

Aug 03, 2022
Back Pain, Health & Wellness
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Toby's Take: Doing the Right Thing Gets Noticed

U.S. News had nice things to say about the health system recently when they named us Best Hospital in Kansas and Best Hospital in KC. In this week's blog post, Toby Cook, director of public relations, explores what these rankings mean for our patients.

Aug 02, 2022
Toby's Take
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7 Important Things to Know About Sunburns

It’s fun to spend time in the sun, but too many harmful ultraviolet rays can cause sunburns leading to unfortunate skin damage and possibly even cancer. Luckily, Dr. Dhavel Bhavsar, medical director of the Burnett Burn Center , has provided important information on sunburns, including how to treat them and protect ourselves from future burns.

Jul 29, 2022
Health & Wellness, Healthy Tips
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Fajita Salad

This healthful fajita salad incorporates colorful bell peppers and leafy greens. Not only is it visually appealing, these fresh veggies provide a variety of vitamins and antioxidants and healthy fats.

Jul 27, 2022
Recipes
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Toby's Take: Time Out!

In this week's post, Toby Cook, director of public relations, examines a Time Out: a way of heading off mistakes during a medical procedure. By going through a mental and real-life checklist of what’s about to happen, the team stands an exponentially better chance of eliminating mistakes.

Jul 26, 2022
Toby's Take
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Turkey Burgers

Looking to cut back on red meat when grilling out? These turkey burgers may fit the bill and, while a lean choice, they're packed with flavorful ingredients.

Jul 21, 2022
Recipes
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COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ

After 2 years of navigating a pandemic, there are many questions around the vaccine. To help you navigate your way between fact and fiction, see the answers to your most-commonly asked questions here.

Jul 20, 2022
COVID-19
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Toby's Take: Time for a Colonoscopy

In this week's blog post, get Toby's unique take on his trip to the doctor's office for a routine health screening too many people avoid.

Jul 20, 2022
Toby's Take
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Chicken and Feta Salad-stuffed Pitas

This easy to make recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare if you're looking for a tasty, high protein meal in a hurry.

Jul 12, 2022
Recipes
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The Link Between Sugar and Health

We all love, and often crave, the sweet bliss sugar offers us. But sugar isn’t so sweet for our physical and mental health if not carefully monitored. Greg Nawalanic, PsyD, clinical director of psychology services, answers 7 common questions about the link between sugar and our health.

Jul 11, 2022
Sugar, Health & Wellness, Healthy Tips
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Toby's Take: What I Learned at the Hall of Fame

The health system hosted a Hall of Fame dinner 9 previous times to recognize the individuals and organizations who had supported our mission in a powerful way. This is the highest honor the health system bestows, and it’s really a love letter from our leadership.

Jul 06, 2022
Toby's Take
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Toby's Take: Step Into Summer

In this week's blog post, director of public relations, Toby Cook, examines The University of Kansas Health System and Nebraska Medicine's friendly competition that's back for the second summer in a row.

Jul 06, 2022
Toby's Take
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Tips for an A+ School Year

Your child is about to embark on another yearlong journey of school. It’s important to stay ahead of any challenges they may face by being prepared for the journey that awaits.

Jul 05, 2022
Healthy Tips
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Toby's Take: Cancer Rocks Your Life, Then You Rock It Back

You may have seen a gorgeous heart in front of the Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion at our Westwood Campus. The artist is Lynn Meredith, who Toby spoke with for this week's blog post.

Jun 22, 2022
Toby's Take

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