The Vertiflex Procedure with C. Lan Fotopoulos, M.D. of Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics If pain from mild to moderate spinal stenosis is keeping you from enjoying a more active lifestyle, Superion® by Vertiflex® may have a solution. The lumbar spine is made up of five bones called vertebrae. Between each of the vertebrae are discs which provide necessary cushion for spinal rotation and ...

At Healthy Kansas City magazine, we never pass up an opportunity to raise awareness around a serious health concern. We do not shy away from hard talks, but we do like to focus on positive outcomes and how to achieve them. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and we want to join our voice along with many others to ...

A Well-Rounded Approach to Whole Body Health and the Perfect Partner in the Patient/Physician Journey to Wellness It is possible to restore balance within your body to achieve maximum health and wellness. Health issues run rampant in this country, and the statistics are staggering. One in two people will succumb to heart disease; one in three will die of cancer; ...

Integrated Financial Solutions for High Net Worth Clients At Arvest Bank, private banking clients enjoy professional expertise coupled with an authentic individual focus. “Good banking is produced not by good laws, but by good bankers.” – Hartley Withers, prominent British financial journalist around the turn of the 19th century. What is banking? Simply speaking, it is an industry that handles ...

National Athletic Training Month 2019 The work of athletic trainers is a multifaceted role, putting the athlete as the top priority. National Athletic Training Month is held every March in order to spread awareness about the important work of athletic trainers, those dedicated professionals with a solid role to fill in health care. Not to be confused with a personal ...

Healthy Kansas City magazine strives to be the place where the medical community and consumers alike come to gain awareness and learn to move healthcare forward, together. Often, we have to face hard topics without shying away from areas of deficit while at the same time never diminishing huge strides. March 10-16, 2019 is Patient Safety Awareness Week and provides ...

Healthy eating is not only good for the body, but also for the mind. It can be a challenge to eat a balanced diet, manage your weight successfully and reduce your risk of chronic disease. That is a hefty amount to put on your plate. With March as National Nutrition Month, however, you are invited to become more aware of ...

March is Trisomy Awareness Month Awareness is a good thing. It leads to increased research and deeper knowledge. It also breaks down barriers, and helps us, humanity, to become more compassionate. Awareness campaigns can also help us realize how far we need to go and the gravity of importance in expanding our knowledge. March is Trisomy Awareness Month and we ...

Time to Consider Your Kidney Health Millions of Americans don’t know they have chronic kidney disease (CKD). Two simple tests – one blood and one urine – can detect CKD and all people at risk for CKD should be tested each year by their primary care professional. In the meantime, be a part of the kidney health movement. Share the news ...

Silo Modern Farmhouse & The Brass Onion  Living in Liberty, it’s sometimes difficult for us to dine extensively in Johnson County. But for this column, I sought out two JOCO restaurants, one in Lenexa and one in Overland Park. Both were new to me, and both provided excellent and unique dining experiences. My first visit was to Silo Modern Farmhouse, ...