The University Of Kansas Health System Blogs

Staying Safe in the Heat

If you are spending more time outside for summer activities or sporting events, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself and know how to identify the signs of a heat illness.

Apr 20, 2026

Healthy Tips

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Sunburn Risks, Prevention and Treatment

So many fun outdoor activities are great for our health. But spending time in the sun can also come with risks.

Apr 14, 2026

Healthy Tips

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Pap Test Was First Available Cancer Screening

Cancer of the cervix is still the fourth most common cancer in women. The earlier cervical cancer is identified, the easier it is to treat.

Jan 28, 2026

Great Bend, Cancer, Healthy Tips

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Stay Healthy During Flu Season

To help protect the health and safety of our staff, patients and visitors, we are taking proactive steps to reduce the risk of flu transmission.

Jan 12, 2026

Healthy Tips

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Helping Kids Manage Migraine

Migraine is one of the top 10 most disabling medical illnesses in the world.

Dec 11, 2025

Health & Wellness, Healthy Tips

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Ways to Slow Down Aging

“We can't stop aging,” says Jessica Keller, PhD, nutrition researcher at the University of Kansas Medical Center. “The train is on the track, but we can certainly slow it down.”

Oct 21, 2025

Health & Wellness, Healthy Tips

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14 Sleep Questions Answered by an Expert

Sleep is one of the most powerful things that you are probably underutilizing for your health. Good sleep hygiene can improve brain health, immune health, metabolism and mental well-being. Sleep is freely available but underappreciated.

Aug 25, 2025

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Have Fun and Get Fit in the Pool

Finding the right exercise to keep you moving regularly can be a challenge – especially if you’re looking for an activity you can do throughout your life. If you want an exercise that provides aerobic benefit, builds strength and is low- to no-impact, head to the pool.

Jul 08, 2025

Great Bend, Healthy Tips

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Fireworks Safety Tips

Summer is here, and with the sun and fun come plenty of safety hazards. However, the holiday doesn’t have to be hazardous if you know what dangers to watch for and how to avoid them.

Jul 01, 2025

Great Bend, Healthy Tips

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Learn to Exercise With Our Help

Movement can be medicine, says Steve Stites, MD, chief medical officer of The University of Kansas Health System. But what kind of movement is he talking about? There’s physical activity, which is any kind of movement your body engages in throughou...

Oct 17, 2024

Health & Wellness, Healthy Tips

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8 Food Allergy Questions Answered

Health system allergist Marissa Love, MD, answers some of the most common questions about food allergies and sensitivities.

Oct 02, 2024

Allergies, Healthy Tips

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4 Tips for Healthy Kids

Among the many concerns you have as a parent, the health of your children is likely near the top of the list. Here are several ways you can help keep your children as healthy as possible.

Sep 18, 2024

Healthy Tips, Pediatric, Great Bend

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Teaching Healthy Habits at Home

Keeping kids safe and healthy is one of the most important jobs a parent has. But keeping them healthy has become more complex over the years, especially as rates of childhood obesity rise.

Aug 07, 2024

Healthy Tips, Pediatric

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