Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
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Health Care
10 Things You Should Know About Lung Cancer
Estimated read time: 3 minutesLung cancer is a disease you’d probably rather not think about. But the more you know, the more tools you’ll have to help yourself and your loved ones prevent it. And while you likely think it’s a...
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Health Care
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...
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Mental Health
How Screen Time Affects Mental Health
Estimated read time: 3 minutesWith more of us than ever working remotely, Zoom meetings and virtual training sessions have become part of our daily routines. We see our colleagues two-dimensionally and even socialize with our...
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Health Care
AdventHealth South Overland Park is First in Johnson County to Use Aquablation Therapy as Treatment for Enlarged Prostate Patients
Estimated read time: 2 minutesOne problem almost every man will have to face as he gets older is an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The prostate gland is part of the reproductive system and is...
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Health Care
Understanding Pink Eye: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Estimated read time: 3 minutesConjunctivitis, or pink eye, is one of the most common eye conditions in children and adults. Pink eye may lead to discomfort, redness and irritation of the eyes. Understanding the symptoms, causes...