Archive By Section - Mind & Body
CKMC physician suggests women know their numbers
If there would be one Valentine's Day gift a woman could give to herself, it would be getting to know her numbers of the heart - numbers that indicate risks for coronary artery disease.
Free makeovers for female cancer patients
Look Good...Feel Better® makeover sessions are offered to women currently undergoing cancer treatment. The session is scheduled from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, at the Heartland Cancer Center at 204 Cleveland in Great Bend. Attendees need to register with Vickie Jo Miller at (620)549-3602 or at the Heartland Cancer Center (620)792-5511.
GBHH&H raises awareness about services
The city of Great Bend is joining the local and national campaign to raise awareness about home health care and hospice services during November. Mayor Mike Allison has proclaimed a local version of National Home Care Month and National Hospice Month. "We are so grateful to Mayor Allison and the city for realizing the importance of both home care and hospice care," said Donita Wolf, director ...
Health seminar at the Spine Clinic
Dr. Bell Razafindrabe, MD is presenting a Fall Heath Event next week at the Spine Clinic, 925 Patton Road, Each evening, Monday through Friday, at 6 p.m. Participants can learn more about chronic pain, depression, diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, blocked arteries, coronary artery disease, overweight and obesity, fatty liver, risk factors for stroke, good and bad cholesterol and more. This interactive health seminar provides the tools to understand and reverse current ...
CKMC schedules free evening diabetes classes
In response to requests from the public, Central Kansas Medical Center has scheduled a series of free diabetes meal-planning classes that will be held in the evening. The hospital will kick off the new series Nov. 18, in observance of American Diabetes Month.
Rehab Services offers obesity information
Obesity prevention may not be the first thing that comes to mind when the topic is "physical therapy." But the profession has a lot of information to offer on the subject, said Pam Perry, Rehab Services director at Central Kansas Medical Center.
Seven simple steps to a healthier you and a healthier planet
(ARA) - Times have changed. When we consider our personal health, many now see the connection to the environment.
Fun ways to teach kids good habits
(ARA) - But the effects of cleanliness and good hygiene are significant. For example, each year, American children lose 22 million school days to the common cold, according to the School Network for Absenteeism Prevention.
KDHE awarded oral health grants
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment's (KDHE) Bureau of Oral Health has recently been awarded more than $1.2 million in federal grants for this year.
September is Baby Safety Month
September is Baby Safety Month, and Safe Kids Kansas reminds parents and caregivers to plan ahead to make safe spaces for babies "at home, at play and on the way."
Technology makes it easier than ever to age gracefully
(ARA) - Thick-lensed glasses with bifocal lines, dentures that look too perfect to be real and, of course, bulky, heavy hearing aids that just can't be overlooked - once, there was no mistaking the signs of age. Many people chose to endure the inconveniences of aging, rather than wear the overly obvious devices that might have eased vision and hearing losses.
Students to see more whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables on lunch trays
(ARA) - School nutrition programs nationwide are serving more fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy, according to the Back to School Trends Survey released this fall by the School Nutrition Association (SNA). Findings also reveal nearly 70 percent of districts are reducing or limiting sodium and two-thirds reported reductions or limitations on added sugars in the foods available in school cafeterias.
Reading, Writing and … Safety?
Safe Kids Kansas reminds parents to take time out to teach and review safety guidelines with their kids to get them back to school safely. "Whether it's their first day of kindergarten, or they are returning after summer vacation, with this change in routine it's important to review safety tips together. Don't assume your child will intuitively know the right steps to take to be safe," says Cherie Sage, state director for Safe ...
Think you might be gluten intolerant? How to know and what to do about it
(ARA) - Does the thought of a big bowl of pasta fill you with dread? Not because of the calories, but because of the digestive discomfort you might experience after eating it? If so, you may be one of the millions of Americans who unknowingly live with gluten intolerance.
How to live independently and safely
(ARA) - Retirement is a great time to enjoy life - especially in your own home. But if you - or your parents - are starting to slow down, suffering from occasional imbalance or are having difficulty living safely in your home, it could limit your independence, and potentially cause you harm.
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