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Top 3 Creative and Fun Excuses to Use an Elf on the Shelf Doctor’s Note!
Don’t worry, parents! Discover three festive excuses to give your Elf (and yourself) a holiday break. Parents, we get it—Elf on the Shelf can be just as exhausting as it is magical, especially during the busy holiday season. But don’t stress, we’ve got the perfect excuse for you to take a break! Download your Elf…
Topeka ER & Hospital Announces Community Screening Event Introducing Advanced Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing
Topeka ER & Hospital invites the community for onsite testing of the newly implemented Galleri® test, a single blood draw that screens for signals associated with more than 50 types of cancer. Media Contact Jami NicholsDirector of Marketing jnichols@topekahospital.com For Immediate Release: TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 8, 2025) – Topeka ER & Hospital, a leader in…
How to Prepare Your Child for an Emergency Room Visit
Simple Steps Parents Can Take to Make ER Visits Less Stressful for Their Little Ones No parent wants to imagine taking their child to the emergency room. But accidents and sudden illnesses can happen at any time. Being prepared can make the experience less frightening for both you and your child. From sudden fevers to…
Keep Your Heart Healthy This Holiday Season
Learn About Holiday Heart Syndrome and Tips to Prevent It Heart health matters all year long, not just during American Heart Month. As we approach the holidays, it’s important to remember that this joyful time can also bring extra strain on the heart, with studies showing that heart-related problems often increase during the winter months,…
No Tricks, Just Treats! Tips for a Healthy and Safe Halloween
Three Simple Ways to Keep Your Family Safe and Healthy This Halloween Halloween is a day many look forward to each year. Before you and your loved ones head out for a night of spooktacular fun—dressing up in costumes, going door to door for candy, and attending parties—take a few moments to plan ahead. A…
How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold, the Flu, or Allergies This Fall
As the weather begins to change, bringing colorful leaves and cooler temperatures, it’s common to hear sneezing, coughing, and throat clearing all around. But what do these symptoms really mean? Could it be a cold, the flu, or seasonal allergies? It’s not always easy to tell. While these three conditions often share similar symptoms and…
When a Fever Means You Should Go to the ER
What You Need to Know About Fevers This Cold and Flu Season As fall arrives, so does cold and flu season, and with it, a rise in fevers and other common symptoms of seasonal illness. Fever is one of the body’s natural responses to infection, but not all fevers should be treated the same. So…
When Chronic Pain Becomes a Medical Emergency
This Pain Awareness Month, Recognize the Signs That Indicate When Individuals with Common Chronic Pain Conditions Require Immediate Medical Attention Describing pain and fully explaining how you feel can be challenging, even when speaking to a physician. For those with chronic pain, especially due to a diagnosed illness, the feeling of “suffering” may become so…
Tick Bites Can Turn Dangerous Fast — Learn When to Go to the ER
Discover how tick bites can be more dangerous than you think—and when to seek emergency care. In recent years, warmer weather has extended well beyond traditional seasonal patterns. As a result, outdoor activities now continue into months that were once cooler and less active. This combination of shifting climate and increased time spent outdoors has…
After-School ER Rush: Why It Happens and What Parents Should Know
Understanding the Spike in Pediatric ER Visits After School As the school year begins and routines fill up with homework, after-school activities, and extracurriculars, it’s important not to lose sight of your child’s health. Interestingly, the most common time for pediatric ER visits is after school — but why is that? The After-School ER Rush…