By Jeanie Edgmon Mid America Cancer Care and American Oncology Network Unite to Transform & Preserve Community Cancer Care “We’re not just adding services; we’re ensuring that every patient who walks through our doors has access to the same caliber of care they would receive at the nation’s leading academic centers, but right here in their own backyard.” ­– Dr. ...

By Ann E. Butenas Dr. C. Lan Fotopoulos reveals the critical questions patients forget to ask about back pain, and provides the answers that could change everything. We’ve all been there: you leave the doctor’s office and suddenly remember the question you really wanted to ask. Dr. C. Lan Fotopoulos, an interventional physiatrist with Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance, shares the ...

By Jeanie Edgmon Ascend Hospice and Palliative Care provide hospice services across Kansas and Missouri, focusing on patient-centered care and support for families during the final stages of life. The organization aims to be present, reliable, and compassionate, helping patients and their loved ones navigate the challenges of terminal illness with dignity. A key part of Ascend’s approach is its ...

By Ann E. Butenas Why that persistent chest pain might be more than just last night’s dinner. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD, affects millions of Americans who experience far more than occasional heartburn. While most people have acid reflux from time to time, GERD is a chronic condition that can significantly impact quality of life and, if left ...

Prashanth Katrapati, MD and Venkat R. Pasnoori, MD By Jeanie Edgmon Heart health is central to longevity and quality of life, and few organizations are making as profound an impact in this space as HCA Midwest Health and its cardiovascular services. With one of the region’s most advanced networks for cardiovascular and electrophysiology care, HCA Midwest Health brings together a ...

Mercedes using the Parallel Bars with Allie Ruoff, Physical Therapy Assistant. By Ann E Butenas A patient transforms tragedy into triumph through determination and exceptional care at MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital. On February 27th of this year, Mercedes’ world changed forever in the most unimaginable way. In a senseless act of violence, her ex-boyfriend shot both her and her 12-year-old son. ...

By Corinn Ayers Menopause brings with it a range of physical and emotional changes – and for many women, confusion. At Mirabile M.D. Beauty, Health & Wellness in Overland Park, Kansas, the focus is on helping women not only understand these changes but also to feel empowered about taking control of their health, skin, and overall well-being. “When women stop ...

By Ann E Butenas From personal struggle to community transformation, one counselor’s journey created Kansas City’s premier anxiety treatment center. When Kori Hintz-Bohn founded Renew Counseling in 2005, she never imagined it would become a beacon of hope for thousands struggling with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. What began as a leap of faith supported by eight generous community members ...

By Fatima Zelada Arenas, MA Senior Director, Patient Services, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Pancreatic cancer remains one of the toughest cancers we face. In 2025, more than 67,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed, and sadly, over 51,000 will lose their lives. It is now the third-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and is projected to move ...

By Dave Eckert I recently learned of a great organization that I wanted to share with you. It’s called Girls on the Run, and it focuses on the mental and physical strength of third to eighth grade girls. I wanted to learn more, so I reached out to Gina Lichte, the group’s President and CEO. “Girls on the Run creates ...