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The Truth Behind Common Flu Shot Misconceptions
As we move into fall, you might be feeling at the top of your game—you’ve made it a priority to exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet, and get stress under control. Plus, you’re one of those people who just doesn’t get sick very often. You might be wondering: Can I skip getting a flu shot?
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Hedrick Family Care Scheduling Influenza Vaccinations for Established Patients
Influenza vaccinations at Hedrick Family Care will begin on Monday, September 15, and can be scheduled any day Monday through Friday for established patients.
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Far from Home: One Traveler’s Trip to a Life-Saving Surgery
What should have been a dream getaway became a nightmare when a car accident forced Kelsey O’Connor and her friend off the road and into emergency care in a foreign country.
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KSHB: Kidney Transplant Recipient Shares Story, Encourages Organ Donation
Diane Hick's two sisters suffered from kidney failure before passing, and her doctor saw similar complications in her. She worried she would face a similar fate, but a kidney transplant through Saint Luke's changed the game.
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Game On: Kidney Transplant Helps Chiefs Fan Make a Big Comeback
Five years ago, 66-year-old Diane Hicks had a health scare that turned out to be a turning point for her entire life. She learned she needed to seriously consider a kidney transplant to improve her overall health and life expectancy.
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Do Your Loved Ones Know Your Wishes?
National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16 provides an opportunity to talk with loved ones about end of life care.
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Dogs On Call: Canines Bring Comfort and Joy to Saint Luke’s Hospice House
An Australian shepherd/boxer mix, Molly is one of the pet therapy pooches that—along with her human, Alexis Martin—elevate spirits around Saint Luke’s Hospice House.
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Coping Strategies for Your Grief Journey from the Bereavement Coordinators at Saint Luke’s Hospice
Our bereavement coordinators are available to help you maneuver through the difficult terrain ahead.