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man with arm injury while playing sports How to Identify a Sprain vs. a Strain vs. a Fracture (9/1/2026) - This fall sports season, learn how to recognize the signs of a sprain, strain, or fracture and when it’s time to seek emergency medical care. The Fall season not only brings cooler temperatures and changing leaves, but also marks the return of school sports and recreational leagues. Whether your student athlete is heading back to…
Kids receives school physical Get a Healthy Start Back to School (8/14/2026) - Parents – ensure your little ones head back to school healthy! The start of a new school year can be exciting! However, preparing for your kids to return to school means more than just school supplies shopping and registering for class. You want to ensure this school year is your child’s best year yet. For…
woman out in the hot sun What You Need to Know About Heat-Related Illnesses (7/30/2026) - Discover how to protect yourself and your loved ones when the heat is unbearable. During the summer months, making outdoor plans can be challenging. Is it safe to spend hours completing yard work? Is it safe to attend a birthday party in the local park? The potential health risks of overheating are an extreme cause…
boy with bug bite Emergency Sting, Bite, and Burn Care (7/16/2026) - When to Seek Emergency Care for a Sting, Bite, or Burn If you spend any time outdoors, especially during the summer months, you know how common stings, bites, and burns are. It is important to use caution when outdoors because you never know how an insect sting, bug bite, or skin burn may react with…
lady with extreme stomach pain Signs to Look for During the Current Stomach Parasite Outbreak (7/15/2026) - Discover the Most Common Symptoms of Cyclosporiasis, The Illness Often Referred to as the “Explosive Diarrhea” Infection As cases of stomach parasite infections continue to increase across the country, linked to contaminated food items commonly found in grocery stores, you may be concerned about what this means for you and your loved ones. The best…
Topeka ER & Hospital to Celebrate Sixth Anniversary with Community Event at Topeka Zoo Topeka ER & Hospital to Celebrate Sixth Anniversary with Community Event at Topeka Zoo (7/8/2026) - Media Contact Jami NicholsDirector of Marketing jnichols@topekahospital.com For Immediate Release: TOPEKA, Kan. (July 8, 2026) — Topeka ER & Hospital will celebrate its sixth anniversary of providing emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care with a family-friendly community event on Saturday, July 11, at the Topeka Zoo from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Topeka ER & Hospital is providing…
MRI tech performs scan on man Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Schedule Imaging and Lab Testing (6/26/2026) - Make the most of summer with a mid-year health reset with advanced testing. Summertime often brings longer days, more flexible schedules, and time set aside for rest and travel. During this season, many people find it easier to focus on things they’ve been putting off, including staying on track with their health through recommended laboratory…
Gift of Mental Health Give the Gift of Health This Father’s Day  (6/18/2026) - Show support for your father or the father figures in your life by acknowledging the importance of men’s mental health and protecting their well-being. Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives and show appreciation for everything they do. This year, go beyond the typical Father’s Day gift…
man with red umbrella in a rainstorm Stay Safe and Healthy During Summer Storm Season (6/2/2026) - Emergency Preparedness Tips for Health During Severe Summer Weather As we prepare to move into the summer season, we can expect more time spent outdoors, rising temperatures, and, unfortunately, an increased risk of severe weather, including heavy storms and tornadoes. Severe weather conditions can be dangerous, especially for older adults, children, and individuals with chronic…
man with arm injury while playing sports

How to Identify a Sprain vs. a Strain vs. a Fracture

September 1, 2026

This fall sports season, learn how to recognize the signs of a sprain, strain, or fracture and when it’s time to seek emergency medical care. The Fall season not only brings cooler temperatures and changing leaves, but also marks the return of school sports and recreational leagues. Whether your student athlete is heading back to…

Kids receives school physical

Get a Healthy Start Back to School

August 14, 2026

Parents – ensure your little ones head back to school healthy! The start of a new school year can be exciting! However, preparing for your kids to return to school means more than just school supplies shopping and registering for class. You want to ensure this school year is your child’s best year yet. For…

woman out in the hot sun

What You Need to Know About Heat-Related Illnesses

July 30, 2026

Discover how to protect yourself and your loved ones when the heat is unbearable. During the summer months, making outdoor plans can be challenging. Is it safe to spend hours completing yard work? Is it safe to attend a birthday party in the local park? The potential health risks of overheating are an extreme cause…

boy with bug bite

Emergency Sting, Bite, and Burn Care

July 16, 2026

When to Seek Emergency Care for a Sting, Bite, or Burn If you spend any time outdoors, especially during the summer months, you know how common stings, bites, and burns are. It is important to use caution when outdoors because you never know how an insect sting, bug bite, or skin burn may react with…

lady with extreme stomach pain

Signs to Look for During the Current Stomach Parasite Outbreak

July 15, 2026

Discover the Most Common Symptoms of Cyclosporiasis, The Illness Often Referred to as the “Explosive Diarrhea” Infection As cases of stomach parasite infections continue to increase across the country, linked to contaminated food items commonly found in grocery stores, you may be concerned about what this means for you and your loved ones. The best…

Topeka ER & Hospital to Celebrate Sixth Anniversary with Community Event at Topeka Zoo

Topeka ER & Hospital to Celebrate Sixth Anniversary with Community Event at Topeka Zoo

July 8, 2026

Media Contact Jami NicholsDirector of Marketing jnichols@topekahospital.com For Immediate Release: TOPEKA, Kan. (July 8, 2026) — Topeka ER & Hospital will celebrate its sixth anniversary of providing emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care with a family-friendly community event on Saturday, July 11, at the Topeka Zoo from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Topeka ER & Hospital is providing…

MRI tech performs scan on man

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Schedule Imaging and Lab Testing

June 26, 2026

Make the most of summer with a mid-year health reset with advanced testing. Summertime often brings longer days, more flexible schedules, and time set aside for rest and travel. During this season, many people find it easier to focus on things they’ve been putting off, including staying on track with their health through recommended laboratory…

Gift of Mental Health

Give the Gift of Health This Father’s Day 

June 18, 2026

Show support for your father or the father figures in your life by acknowledging the importance of men’s mental health and protecting their well-being. Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives and show appreciation for everything they do. This year, go beyond the typical Father’s Day gift…

man with red umbrella in a rainstorm

Stay Safe and Healthy During Summer Storm Season

June 2, 2026

Emergency Preparedness Tips for Health During Severe Summer Weather As we prepare to move into the summer season, we can expect more time spent outdoors, rising temperatures, and, unfortunately, an increased risk of severe weather, including heavy storms and tornadoes. Severe weather conditions can be dangerous, especially for older adults, children, and individuals with chronic…

healthy and safe family

The Family Summer Fun Health & Safety Checklist

May 14, 2026

As the summer months quickly approach, explore helpful tips to keep you and your entire family healthy and safe all season long! The official start of summer is just around the corner, bringing longer days, warmer weather, vacations from work, and a break from school for kids. As you enjoy the season, discover helpful tips…