Story by Ann Butenas MJ All Day’s Inspiring Journey of Resilience and Recovery In the world of athletics, few stories are as inspiring as that of Marques “MJ All Day” Jackson. A lifelong athlete, former college football player, state champion wrestler, and fitness instructor at Title Boxing Club. MJ was at the peak of his physical prowess when an unexpected ...

Story by Jeanie Edgmon A Modern Approach to Wellness The human experience is, at times complex and multifaceted, resulting in feelings of confusion or disappointment. Dynamic counseling, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis can help us to examine how past experiences and therapeutic interactions within the therapy room influence one’s life and relationships. The gathering and development of insight during this process helps ...

Story by Jeanie Edgmon James Mirabile ,MD The Compassionate Visionary, Dr. James Mirabile’s Whole Person Approach to Health and Wellness In the heart of Overland Park, Kansas, James Mirabile, M.D. has crafted a legacy that marries medical excellence with compassionate care. As the founder of Mirabile M.D. Beauty, Health & Wellness, Dr. Mirabile has dedicated over three decades to transforming ...

Story by Lynne Hayes Heather Pena, MD and Kyle Kimura, MD Become the Best Version of Yourself Raise your hand if you sometimes dislike what you see in the mirror. If your hand is up, you’re in good company. Studies show that 83% of women and 74% of men are dissatisfied with how their body looks. It seems most of ...

Story by Jeanie Edgmon Daniel Bortnick, MD | Chris Surek, DO | MyChi Le, MD  Sculpting Beauty with Precision and Passion U.S. Dermatology Partners’ central plastic surgery division boasts a trio of exceptional surgeons who bring outstanding aesthetic and reconstructive care to the region. This elite team consists of Daniel P. Bortnick, MD, FACS, MyChi Le, MD, and Chris Surek, ...

Story by Ciara Sophia Aging is a natural part of life, and the desire to stay healthy and maintain a youthful appearance while doing so is universal. September is Healthy Aging Month, and while we can’t stop the clock, there are several strategies to adopt in order to ensure that we age gracefully, inside and out. There is so much ...

Story by Amy Haynes – American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a celebration of courage and hope, a movement uniting community to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. Female breast cancer has surpassed lung cancer as the most diagnosed cancer worldwide. An estimated 307,930 women and 2,790 men will be diagnosed in 2024 in ...

Story by Gracie Hunt Connecting with the Earth for Improved Well-being In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, the concept of grounding or earthing, connecting to the earth’s natural energy, has gained increasing attention for its potential health benefits. From enhancing sleep quality to reducing inflammation and stress levels, grounding research shows many positive impacts on our well-being. While recovering from multiple ...

Story by Dave Eckert The program is called String Sprouts KC. Its goal is to provide musical education to young children ages four to eight throughout the metro. I only found out about it recently after meeting Kathy Cook, Executive Director of Heartland Chamber Music, Spring Sprouts KC. The more I’ve learned about it, the more impressed I am. I ...

Story by Ann E. Butenas This growing center is recognized as a Center of Excellence in Total Joint Replacement for Knees, Hips and Shoulders. University Health Lakewood Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center is a distinguished center known for its exceptional reputation in orthopaedic surgery. It is notably recognized for its expertise in total joint replacement procedures for knees, hips, and ...