Turn for the Better

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women. Dr. Joseph Stilwill a board-certified medical oncologist at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at HCA Midwest Health talks about lung cancer signs, prevention, technology advances in screening and how COVID-19 affects the lungs. Learn more about lung cancer screening at https://hcamidwest.com/service/lung-cancer

The holiday season is here! But as COVID-19 continues to spread, we can't let COVID fatigue lower our guard. Dr. Darryl Nelson of Centerpoint Medical Center, part of HCA Midwest Health, talks about how to stay out of the ER during the holidays, including guidance on holiday gatherings, travel and preventing holiday related accidents. Learn more at https://hcamidwest.com/blog/entry/safety-first-this-holiday-season

Unfortunately, breast cancer screenings are down this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Anne Kobbermann discusses who should get a mammogram and when. Schedule your mammogram today at https://hcamidwest.com/service/mammogram-breast-imaging

Flu season and COVID-19 are about to crash. Dr. Rachel Hailey discusses why getting your flu shot is critical and what to do if you feel sick. Listen to learn more or visit https://hcamidwest.com/service/influenza-flu

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth is even more important. Angie Lucci the HCA Midwest Health division vice president of outreach and telehealth discusses the telemedicine options and how it can help your family.

Our physicians are seeing a terrible trend: In light of COVID-19, research and patient data is showing that patients are delay life-saving care due to fears of the COVID – 19 virus.

The hospitals of HCA Midwest Health are enacting new safety protocols in response to concerns about COVID-19. Dr. Rachel Hailey discusses the protocols and how you can help limit the spread of the virus.

Dr. Rachel Hailey discusses important updates about flu in the Kansas City metro, what you can do to keep your family healthy and why it’s not too late to get a flu shot. Also, a personal healthcare navigation tool just might help keep you out of the urgent care and doctor’s office this season.

Obesity is now the number one health problem in the western world. Dr. Scott discusses why it is so difficult to lose weight and keep it off, the newest advances in weight loss surgery and facts about intermittent fasting.

Telehealth brings quality care to rural areas keeping patients close to home when it matters most. Learn more about this growing healthcare service.