Open Mics with Dr. Stites

Brain-fog pushed an accomplished pianist away from the keyboard. What she thought might be Alzheimer's was actually her kidneys! The surprising side-effect of kidney transplants. How a new healthy organ can change what's happening in your brain. Visit our website, www.kansashealthsystem.com or findadoctor.kansashealthsystem.com.

Covid numbers are up- along with hospitalizations. Just as a new vaccine comes out. Join us Friday, for a special Open Mics with Dr. Stites.and other chief medical officers to hear what's happening at hospitals on our area. Plus, Dr. Dana Hawkinson explains the new variant and when to get your shot. Bring your questions as we talk covid- and other seasonal viruses headed our way.

What started as a dream vacation in Jamaica for David Kaemmer's 30th anniversary turned into a fight for his life. Thanks to the team at The University of Kansas Health System, David made it through a rare, life-threatening infection. Hear how they brought him back from the brink!

She's in her forties, but doctors say Becci Ryberg has the lungs of an 85-year-old and it's all due to her genes. The genetic condition that hurts the lungs but may not show symptoms until middle age. We explore the key signs of the condition and what it means for Becci's kids.

This may be your best chance to help shape the future of healthcare! Learn how to enroll in All of Us Research and hear what your input could mean for future research.

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As all eyes turn to Paris and the Summer Olympics, we explore expert care for elite athletes. You'll meet the gold medal Olympians who chose The University of Kansas Health System to keep them healthy. Guests include orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vincent Key, Erik Kynard, 2012 Olympic high jump gold medalist, and Shawn Morelli, 3-time Paralympic cycling gold medalist.

Whether they're caused by fireworks, flames, or boiling water-- severe burns need complex treatment. Meet a woman living with scars from a fireworks mishap, and see the surgical techniques that can replace missing skin.

We all understand, the couch is comfortable! But getting up, and getting active, is the key to a healthier life. So how do you start? A beginner's guide to exercise. Expert advice on getting out of your comfort zone, and making fitness something to enjoy.

LVADs can extend the lives of people living with advanced heart failure. We hear what it's like relying on a machine to help your heart pump blood.

We explore the newest advancement in treating tinnitus that uses stimulation to retrain the brain. Meet a person using the Lenire system and one of the first doctors in the country to work with it.