The experienced and compassionate nurses at MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital are the superheroes in the lives of their patients. During the month of May, known as National Nurses Month in healthcare settings, it is time to celebrate the professionals who work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of their patients: the nurses. This month-long celebration serves to celebrate the ...

Awnings and shade products allow homeowners to create privacy and enjoy the shade in the hotter months of summer and provide shelter to enjoy the outdoor life and soak up some sun during the colder months of the year as well. Awnings by Haas offers premier products made to the highest standards, including retractable deck and patio awnings, solar screens ...

We spoke with Chris Barlow, Mortgage Lender with Arvest Bank to learn about the ways physicians and other medical providers can enjoy a variety of programs working with personal bankers to find their own financial solutions for life, including a mortgage in-house program.   Q:  Does Arvest Bank offer a mortgage in-house program for physicians and medical providers?  If you are ...

Lila had always been a healthy and active person, with a passion for hiking, skiing, and exploring the outdoors. However, in her early thirties, she began to experience a range of troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. At first, she assumed that these symptoms were just a temporary inconvenience, but over time, they began to take a serious ...

Feeling comfortable in your own skin and body is the essence of true beauty. Aestheticare medical spa has moved their headquarters from Leawood to the famed Ward Parkway location, with this expansion they are now one of the largest aesthetic centers in the country. This newly renovated space is 20,000+ square feet, nearly doubling the size of their Leawood space. ...

When you hear the word ritual, what comes to mind?  Do you think of public ceremonies, religious services or formal music?  Rituals can involve any or all of these elements, but there are also many other possibilities you may not have considered.  Rituals can also be personal, intimate and creative. People missing a loved one who has died often use ...

Just like physical health, your mental health should be a top priority for our overall well-being. When you have a lot of thoughts and emotions rambling through your head, it’s difficult to put it all into words for someone else to understand, especially when you might not fully understand it yourself. Just like we should honor and take care of ...

C. Lan Fotopoulos, M.D., is a skilled, respected, experienced and in-demand orthopaedic interventional physiatrist. Dr. Fotopoulos stands among an elite group of orthopaedic physicians whose contribution to the field of orthopedic medicine involves personalized care across all subspecialties in orthopedic medicine using state-of-the-art technologies coupled with the best in patient care. Q:  I’m experiencing lower back pain that comes with ...

As I’ve learned over the more than 20 years I’ve lived in the Kansas City metropolitan area, our community is a very giving one. Not long ago, I was introduced to a man who gives more than most. His name is Ryan Radecki, and he runs the Community Volunteer program for Bank of America for the KC metro region. Radecki’s ...

ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Eventually, people with ALS lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movement, which often leads to total paralysis and death within two to five years of diagnosis. For unknown reasons, veterans are more likely ...