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Get a Healthy Start Back to School
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…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Heat-Related Illnesses
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…
Read MoreEmergency Sting, Bite, and Burn Care
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…
Read MoreSigns to Look for During the Current Stomach Parasite Outbreak
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…
Read MoreTopeka ER & Hospital to Celebrate Sixth Anniversary with Community Event at Topeka Zoo
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…
Read MoreWhy Now Is the Perfect Time to Schedule Imaging and Lab Testing
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…
Read MoreGive the Gift of Health This Father’s Day
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…
Read MoreStay Safe and Healthy During Summer Storm Season
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…
Read MoreThe Family Summer Fun Health & Safety Checklist
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…
Read MoreThe True Effects of Alcohol on the Body
Discover the actual effects, long and short-term, that alcohol has on the body Most of us are aware that excessive use of alcohol over a long period has extremely harmful effects on the body. This Alcohol Awareness Month, it is important to uncover the impact of the most widely used social drug – alcohol –…
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