Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

  • A man using a chainsaw to cut ice.
    Trending Health Stories

    Preventing and Recognizing Hypothermia

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    Learn the steps to protect yourself from extremely low temperatures, including preventing hypothermia and recognizing if you’re experiencing it.

  • An older woman smiling while wearing a pink shirt and a pink badge
    Health Care

    An Integrative Approach to Breast Cancer Risk Reduction

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    With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we continue to emphasize the importance of prevention and education on ways to lower your risk.

  • A woman thinking while on her laptop
    Mental Health

    How Screen Time Affects Mental Health

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    With 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...

  • A Women Cleaning Her Eye with a Tissue.
    Health Care

    Understanding Pink Eye: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

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    Conjunctivitis, 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...

  • Doctor Talking to a patient about mammogram results.
    Health Care

    How Does 3D Mammography Work?

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    At AdventHealth, we’re committed to using the latest, leading-edge technological advancements in breast care to provide you with the best possible results. We perform 3D mammograms that can provide...