Story by Ann E. Butenas MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital’s extraordinary culture supports staff longevity and patient outcomes that redefine healthcare excellence. In the heart of Kansas City, MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital stands as a testament to what happens when experienced healthcare professionals dedicate their careers to transforming lives. Under the leadership of new CEO Britni Green, PharmD MBA, this remarkable facility continues ...

Article by Ann E. Butenas C. Lan Fotopoulos, M.D. -Interventional Physiatrist, shares how proactive pain management has replaced the “wait and see” approach. When interventional physiatrist Dr. C. Lan Fotopoulos looks back at his early days practicing medicine, he remembers patients who had few options and little hope for relief. Today, in his practice with Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance, those ...

Story by Jeanie Edgmon Finding Peace, Healing and Beauty Stepping into Ananda Skin & Soul in the heart of the city feels like opening a door to something ancient, timeless, and quietly profound. There is no neon sign, no multi-tasking receptionist, no chatter of waiting clients. Instead, guests arrive by referral and appointment only, press an intercom, and are welcomed ...

Story by Carter Woodiel When Jorge Bonifacio does what he does best, Kansas City sits up and watches. On this August afternoon at Legends Field, home of the Kansas City Monarchs, he’s putting on a show. The former Royals slugger just belted his second home run of the game. He launched the ball 105 mph off his bat, sending it ...

Welcome to glowchella  Picture this: festival vibes meet cutting-edge aesthetics in the most exciting beauty event Kansas City has ever seen. GLOWchella isn’t just another medspa event – it’s a full-blown aesthetic experience that’s about to transform how you think about beauty treatments, wellness trends and everything that makes you glow from the inside out. Mark your calendars for Thursday, ...

Story by Jeanie Edgmon Kansas City’s annual Couture for Cancer runway event is unlike any other fashion show. Every spring, cancer survivors’ step onto the runway wearing one-of-a-kind couture pieces created by local designers. The designs, bold and imaginative, are more than fashion—they represent strength, resilience, and the courage of those surviving and fighting cancer. Behind the lights, glamour, and ...

Article by Corinn Ayers Mirabile M.D. in Overland Park has been providing medically supervised weight loss and nutrition programs for 15 years. Nutritionist Charidy Matney has been with the program since it started and says the focus is on helping patients build habits that improve their health over the long term. “Many people want to lose weight quickly, but what ...

Article by Amy Haynes THE MOVEMENT CHANGING LIVES ONE STEP AT A TIME On Saturday, October 25th thousands will walk together at Crown Center to share a single powerful message: breast cancer doesn’t define us, and it doesn’t stand alone. This is Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the American Cancer Society’s nationwide movement that transforms courage into action and turns ...

Article by Ciara Sophia NATIONAL ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AWARENESS MONTH Each September, the medical community sheds light on a condition that affects millions around the world: Atrial Fibrillation, also known as AFib. As AFib Awareness Month rolls around, it’s the perfect time to learn about this heart rhythm disorder, how it affects the body, and what you can do to protect ...

Article by Nicholle Soendker WELLNESS, COMMUNITY and CURATED COMFORT await at One Light, Two Light and Three Light Luxury Apartments Inside Wellness-Focused Communities After a 12-hour shift, home should feel like a restorative exhale. For Kansas City healthcare professionals, this is more than needing a place to sleep, they need a space to recharge, reset, and live well. Enter One ...