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Most Common School Sports Injuries

September 7, 2023

As much as parents love cheering their kids on from the sidelines during their big games, there is still a worry about sports injuries. Unfortunately, no one can predict a sports injury, however, certain injuries are common to all school athletic activities. Knowing them can help minimize the risk.  School sports have a long list of benefits…

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Common Emergencies in Early Pregnancy and How to Prevent Them

August 24, 2023

Pregnancy is a joyful and exciting time for expecting mothers as you are preparing to bring new life into the world. However, whether you are a first-time mom or have multiple children, pregnancy can be frightening and overwhelming. As your body is changing in many ways, how do you know if a symptom is a…

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Get a Healthy Start Back to School

August 17, 2023

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…

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How to Properly Dispose of Expired Medication

August 8, 2023

Discover the best way to dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused medications. Are you looking to clean out your medicine cabinet filled with expired medication you no longer use? It is important to properly discard medication as it can pose a harmful risk if it falls into the wrong hands. Getting rid of expired medication…

Topeka ER & Hospital Anniversary Event

Topeka ER & Hospital Celebrates 3 Years of Exceptional Emergency Services with a Community Event at the Topeka Zoo

August 1, 2023

The hospital reflects on its trailblazing achievements as it celebrates its third anniversary of providing medical services. Media Contact Jami Nichols Director of Marketing jnichols@topekahospital.com For Immediate Release: August 1, 2023 (Topeka, Kansas) – Topeka’s state-of-the-art micro-hospital celebrated three years of providing exceptional medical services to the community with an anniversary event at the Topeka…

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Do food expiration dates really matter?

July 27, 2023

Trash it or not … how long is it safe to eat expired foods   There has been a time in all of our lives when we grabbed something from the refrigerator and noticed the expiration date had passed. Whether it’s one day or a week, we all wonder what this date really means—can we…

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The Dangers of Drinking Alcohol While Taking Medication

July 20, 2023

Learn why you should never drink alcohol while on medication If you have ever taken any medication – prescribed or even over-the-counter – you have heard the saying “do not consume alcohol while taking medication” – but how true is this? Most medications include warning labels that tell us the dangers of mixing alcohol. The…

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Emergency Sting, Bite, and Burn Care

July 13, 2023

What to expect when experiencing an emergency 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, animal bite, or skin burns from a poisonous…

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Is too much screen time a cause for concern?

July 6, 2023

We spend way too much time on our computers and smartphones. Let’s get more active and social! We have been fully immersed in the world of technology, with jobs requiring hours in front of a computer, communicating with our friends and family via social media sites, or streaming our favorite shows for entertainment. Most of…

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Avoid Swimmer’s Ear This Summer

June 29, 2023

Discover how to avoid swimmer’s ear and complications beyond this summer season It’s officially summer which means swimming pools, waterparks, beaches, and all things water fun. Summertime brings fun, but challenges to health can be heightened during this season. Discover how you and your loved ones can avoid swimmer’s ear.  Swimmer’s ear is sometimes only…