Being a Great Doctor is a Work of Heart Working with a patient through the rehabilitative process requires more than just experience, knowledge and understanding; it also requires a multi-faceted approach that integrates experience with commitment, compassion and passion. Story by Ann Butenas      |      Photography by Matt Kocourek      |      Sponsored Content Whenever ...

A Patient’s Journey with a Labral Tear by Jay Rapley, M.D. Sponsored Content “Dr. Rapley and the care team at Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists have restored my faith in patient care. From the moment Dr. Rapley interacts with you as a patient, you can tell he genuinely cares about helping you get back to the activities you enjoy doing or need ...

Understanding Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Exploring the Latest Treatment Option Dr. Constantine Fotopoulos of Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics A leading interventional physiatrist gives us a glimpse into the world of the sacroiliac joint and what could possibly be a secret cause of low back pain. Story by Ann Butenas   |   Sponsored Content At some point in your life, you are ...

Make it a Fresh Start in 2021! Ensuring a safe and socially-distanced event, take a step towards improved health and well-being is a step in the right direction. Sponsored Content The third annual Good Living Expo is scheduled for February 5-6, 2021 at the Overland Park Convention Center. This is Kansas City’s largest healthy living event and while hosting an ...

Traditional Oncology versus Integrative Oncology Understanding How They Can Work Together! Story by Ann Butenas While chemotherapy, radiation and surgery are typically the mainstays of treatment for cancer patients, there is also another therapeutic approach that deserves respectful consideration: integrative oncology (IO). Dr. Lucas Tims, affectionately known as Dr. Lucas to his patients, serves as the Medical Director at the ...

Story by Cheri Woodsmall Ahealthy heart is always essential but especially during the current pandemic. People with heart disease and other medical conditions appear to be at higher risk for more severe symptoms or complications if they contract COVID-19. February is American Heart Month and it is more important now more than ever to take the necessary steps to keep ...

With the COVID-19 vaccine becoming available, it is important to understand the facts surrounding this authorized and recommended vaccine. Story by Ann Butenas Now that news about the COVID-19 vaccine has hit headlines, so many news stories are circulating about this authorized and recommended vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in the United States. Along with the plethora of information swirling throughout ...

Story by Wanda Kelsey-Mendez In March 2020, the first COVID nursing home death occurred in the Kansas City area and as a result, hospitals began limiting visitors and most skilled nursing facilities went on lockdown. The COVID Task Force at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care had already begun to write protocols and search for PPE. Their mission to provide ...

Story by Annie Eller, RD LD, contact@annieellerrd.com Here we are at the start of a new year, and this time around it feels more significant than ever (looking at you, 2020). It always feels good to have a fresh calendar and a new year of opportunities. For some, this idea feels exciting but for others it can be nerve wracking. This ...

Have you been feeling sluggish, gaining weight, or noticing your hair isn’t as full and shiny as it has been in the past? Do not brush it off. Yes, these symptoms could be the result of months of quarantining or there could be an issue with your thyroid.  Story by Cheri Woodsmall January is “Thyroid Awareness Month,” which calls attention ...