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Aug. 19, 2021

Managed Healthcare Executive: Mavacamten, First-in-Class Therapy, May Soon Be Available for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
A therapy on the horizon could be the first to specifically treat the underlying cause of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Aug. 18, 2021

KSHB: How to recognize and address your child’s back-to-school anxiety
KSHB talked to Susan Pinne about out how parents can recognize anxiety in their children and address those feelings.
Aug. 17, 2021

KMBC: Kansas City doctors field questions from patients on COVID-19 booster shots
KMBC talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd to get answers to some of the most common questions about the newly approved additional booster shot.
Aug. 17, 2021

Iola Register: How can I protect my children from COVID?
The Iola Register talked to Dr. Andrew Schlachter about the growing risks for children as new variants of the coronavirus spread.
Aug. 14, 2021

Iola Register: Still fighting: Vaccines vs. COVID
The Iola Register talked to Dr. Andrew Schlachter about the delta variant, why vaccinations still matter, and the impact of the recent surge in positive cases and illnesses.
Aug. 13, 2021

FOX4: Kansas City area health officials explain best types of masks for kids in the classroom
FOX4 talked to Dr. Ginny Boos about how not all masks are made equal.
Aug. 13, 2021

KMBC: KC doctors use new heart valve that could eliminate open-heart surgery for some
KMBC talked to Dr. Anthony Magalski and David Persinger, who was one of the first people to undergo the innovative procedure in Kansas City.
Aug. 12, 2021

KSHB: Vaccinated pregnant woman delivers healthy baby, urges others to get vaccinated
KSHB talked to Mary Williams and Dr. Kristen Wootton about the CDC's recommendation for pregnant women.
Aug. 12, 2021

KCTV: Local OB-GYN, pregnant women react to CDC urging expectant mothers to get vaccinated
KCTV talked to Angela Pepper, an expecting mother who got the vaccine, and Dr. Kristen Wootton about the recommendation.