Recent Blogs at AdventHealth South Overland Park
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Health CareWhat Types of Blood Donation Can Help Save a Life?
Estimated read time:Millions 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 Care6 Cervical Cancer Myths
Estimated read time:Each year, an estimated 14,000 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and about 4,000 die from the disease. We’re addressing common misconceptions about cervical cancer and encouraging women to...
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Health CareAn Integrative Approach to Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
Estimated read time:With 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 Care10 Things You Should Know About Lung Cancer
Estimated read time:Lung 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 CareDo You Need a Mammogram Before Age 40?
Estimated read time:It’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...