Story by Corinn Ayers Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and while treatment options have advanced significantly, access and innovation have not always kept pace. That is what makes KMC Dermatology stand out. With nearly a dozen locations across Kansas and Missouri, KMC has built their reputation on providing comprehensive care in both ...

Article by Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic researchers presented updated findings from their novel study of a vaccine aimed at preventing triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive and lethal form of the disease. The study team found that the investigational vaccine was generally well tolerated and produced an immune response in most patients. The team described the side effects of the ...

Story by Jeanie Edgmon The crack of the bat echoes through Legends Field as another Kansas City Monarchs season builds toward championship glory. But behind every powerful swing, every lightning-fast steal, and every game-saving catch lies a comprehensive training and medical program that’s transforming how professional baseball approaches athlete health and performance. The four-time Miles Wolff Cup Champion Kansas City ...

Story by Jeanie Edgmon The Garage that Built a Surgeon Long before he became Dr. Terry Presley, a fellowship-trained specialist in robotic hip and knee reconstruction, and a leading figure in robotic-assisted joint replacement in the Kansas City area, Terry was the youngest of three brothers growing up in Winfield, Missouri. His middle brother developed spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy after ...

Story by Ann E. Butenas Dedicated to healing…Dr. C. Lan Fotopoulos uses cutting-edge technology to tackle the most challenging chronic pain conditions. In the world of medical specialization, most physicians choose a single path and dedicate their careers to mastering one field. Dr. C. Lan Fotopoulos has chosen a different route entirely. With four distinct board certifications spanning Physical Medicine ...

Story by Jeanie Edgmon AesthetiCare Medspa: Kansas City’s Premier Medspa For 24 years, AesthetiCare Medspa has been an indisputable leader in innovation in the Midwest’s aesthetic and wellness industry. What began as a modest 1,100-square-foot office in Shawnee, Kansas, has flourished into a thriving enterprise with a 20,000-square-foot facility with 37 treatment rooms at their primary location on Ward Parkway ...

by Ann E. Butenas From patient to advocate, Tyra Randle’s journey at MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital paved her path to Ms. Wheelchair Missouri 2024. On January 15, 2020, in a split second that would forever change her life, Tyra Randle faced the unthinkable. Shot eight times by her son’s father in her own home, with her six-week-old baby just inches away ...

by Ciara Sophia On May 17, 2025, Harmony House Collective had their first annual Health and Wellness Fair in downtown Overland Park. The energy that filled the space was nothing short of inspiring. The fair consisted of 26 vendors/resource tables, mini-spa services, a pop-up coffee shop, children’s activities and a silent auction. Healthy Kansas City was proud to be one ...

by Corinn Ayers At Mirabile M.D. Beauty, Health & Wellness in Overland Park, medical aesthetics is not just about reversing signs of aging – it is about preventing them in the first place. With a full suite of services and a patient-first philosophy, this long-standing practice helps people of all ages feel confident, refreshed, and most importantly – like themselves. ...

by Dave Eckert On any given day, there are literally thousands of people throughout the Kansas City metro experiencing food insecurity. They may or may not get a meal, and even if they do, they aren’t sure when or where their next meal will come from. There are a number of organizations helping feed these people. I personally work with ...