Recent Blogs at AdventHealth South Overland Park
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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
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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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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Health Care
June is Men’s Health Month: Time to Take Charge of Your Health
Estimated read time: 3 minutesMany of us know the basic tips it takes to stay healthy: eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, get at least 120 to 150 minutes of aerobic exercise weekly, sleep well, don’t use tobacco products...
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Lifestyle
Farmers Market Season is Here
Estimated read time: 2 minutesSpring is here and our local farmers have been busy in their greenhouses and fields, preparing for a productive season ahead. With the arrival of longer days and warmer weather, our cravings for...