Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

  • A Woman Sits at a Table with a Cup of Tea Blowing Her Nose
    Public Health

    Flu Fact or Fiction?

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    Every flu season, as many as 20% of Americans get sick with a virus that causes seriously uncomfortable, even lethal complications. Getting vaccinated is the most important thing you can do to protect...

  • A Woman Wearing a Face Mask has her Temperature Taken by a Care Provider
    Health Care

    4 Questions To Ask Your Primary Care Provider at Your Next Visit

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    Maybe you’ve gone to an appointment and your doctor asks if you have any questions — and your mind goes blank. Or perhaps you always remember that one thing you wanted to ask as you pull out of the...

  • A Woman Wearing a Face Mask has her Vitals Taken by a Care Provider
    Health Care

    How Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Can Lead to Stroke

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    You've probably felt a flutter in your chest or your heart skipping a beat at some point in your life. It's very common and usually not serious. But sometimes, an irregular heartbeat can be a symptom...

  • Common Sports Injuries in High School
    Exercise and Wellness

    Most Common High School Sports Injuries

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    With scholarships and college acceptances on the line, high school sports have become more competitive and challenging.

  • Suicide Awareness and Prevention
    Mental Health

    You Matter: Suicide Awareness and Prevention

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    If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, you don’t have to face these thoughts alone.