Expertise. Compassion. Relief. Maintaining a focused and balanced environment so we’re able to consistently provide a high level of care for all of your orthopedic needs. Photography by Matthew Anderson | Sponsored Content It’s a new year and most of our resolutions include keeping our bodies strong and healthy. And good bone health is essential to these efforts. That’s where ...

Tyrann Mathieu exercises his body through football but exercises his heart by giving selflessly to others. While Kansas City Chiefs Safety Tyrann Mathieu is well on his way to achieving his NFL dreams, he is not one to steal the spotlight. Instead, he defers to his heart’s true desire to help others reach their dreams through his organization, the Tyrann ...

Keeping You Healthy by Keeping You Active Restoring your body to its best! Photos by Matthew Anderson | Sponsored Content Part of embracing an active lifestyle means that most likely at some point, you will experience a setback. That is inevitable. However, being defeated in that setback is optional. One of the options available to patients today is the advanced ...

For this top-rated children’s hospital, success equates to continually improving the lives of its patients. Recognized as one of the top children’s hospitals in the country, Children’s Mercy stands on a platform of creating a healthier world for children. This includes a cornucopia of ongoing research, education and exceptional care, all fueled by an unwavering passion to make a difference ...

Making Kansas City Healthier and Happier Each step towards improved health and well-being is a step in the right direction. If you have already abandoned your New Year’s Resolution, or if you have not even made one, there is still time left to wrangle it in and get rolling into a healthier lifestyle in 2020. Regarded as the Midwest’s largest ...

We Can and We Will If there is one thing we can say for certain about cancer, the research surrounding it, and its treatment is that it’s complicated. The disease knows no borders and is brutal and merciless. Its research is multi-faced and complex, and treatment is difficult but offers hope. Cancer touches everyone, and as a global society, fighting ...

A SLIPPERY SLOPE Every year during this time, the urge to get outside and enjoy the winter wonderland comes upon us. A few hours on the slopes, ice rink or sledding calls our name. Before heading out, it is important to take some precautions to keep yourself safe and sound. Winter sports injuries can include sprains, strains, dislocations, and fractures. ...

Grab Some Mood-Boosting and Energy-Fueled Foods After all of the sweets and treats over the holidays, you can improve your energy levels and mood for the New Year. Trying to eat healthy foods during the holidays, despite our best efforts, is not always an easy task. Between parties, celebrations and family gatherings, the temptation to steer away from a sensible ...

A Heart-to-Heart Conversation About the Symptoms, Types, Risk Factors and Treatment Options When AFib is suspected, it’s important to not miss a beat when it comes to discussing this condition with your health care provider. Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is not usually a life-threatening condition in people who are otherwise healthy; however, it can be potentially dangerous in ...

Winter can be a wonderful time of family gatherings and holiday festivities, but just beyond the glitter of excitement, the winter season can also bring seasonal stress. We all experience stress through the holidays, but as we age, coping with stress isn’t as easy as it once was. As seniors or those who have older family members, it is important ...