Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
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Health Care
B.E. F.A.S.T.: 6 Stroke Symptoms to Know When Every Second Counts
Estimated read time: 3 minutesDo you know the signs of a stroke, and when to call 911? Learn what the acronym FAST means, and why to get ER care immediately for strokes.
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Health Care
What Types of Blood Donation Can Help Save a Life?
Estimated read time: 3 minutesMillions of people require blood transfusions every year due to surgery, serious injury or illnesses like leukemia or kidney disease. Donated blood, stored at hospitals and other health care...
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Health Care
Women: Take Time to Care for You During the Holidays
Estimated read time: 2 minutesWith the busy and fulfilling lives women lead, they usually do a great job taking care of everyone else. But when it comes time to take care of themselves — often women put themselves at the bottom of...
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Health Care
An Integrative Approach to Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
Estimated read time: 3 minutesWith October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we continue to emphasize the importance of prevention and education on ways to lower your risk.
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Do You Need a Mammogram Before Age 40?
Estimated read time: 3 minutesIt’s generally recommended that every woman starts their breast cancer screening mammograms at age 40 and continues to get them yearly until at least age 75. But what are the reasons to start your...