Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

  • A woman donating blood.
    Health Care

    What to Expect When You Donate Blood

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    Blood donation is an easy, safe process. AdventHealth explains how blood donation works and how you can help save up to three lives.

  • A young nurse and her female cancer patient taking a sweet selfie.
    Health Care

    7 Healthy Choices to Lower Your Cancer Risk

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    By taking steps to eat right, exercise and make other healthy choices in our everyday lives, we can reduce our risk for many types of cancer.

  • A young couple cooking in their kitchen at home.
    Health Care

    Is It Heartburn or Something More?

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    Regular acid reflux can damage the esophagus and other organs, potentially causing serious health concerns and even esophageal cancer.

  • Hospice worker in mask, talking to elderly patient
    Health Care

    Advice for Caregivers to Care for Themselves

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    As a caregiver, it’s easy to brush aside your own physical, mental and spiritual health needs. Discover a few simple strategies to recharge your body, mind and spirit.

  • Patient and Family
    Lifestyle

    5 Reasons to Hug Someone Right Now

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    AdventHealth, formerly Florida Hospital, explains 5 reasons why hugging is good for your whole health.