Category: Healthcare - Page 16

An Epidemic of Sleep Disorders: Here’s What KC Experts Suggest

By | July 19, 2022 |

A room in a sleep clinic shows a lamp, a twin bed with white sheets flipped open. On the nightstand is a phone, stethoscope and a mask. The American Psychological Association called sleep disorders an "epidemic." COVID-19 made things worse.

Sleep disorders are rising, more now than ever before. Learn why experts say it’s important to connect the dots between sleep, health and mental wellness.

Kansas Churches Leading Charge for Constitutional Amendment on State’s Abortion Rights

By | July 12, 2022 |

A campaign sign in favor of restricting abortion rights.

Religious institutions normally avoid advocating during election cycles to protect their charitable status under federal law. But the Kansas constitutional amendment on abortion provides a rare opportunity for them to get actively involved.

KC Parents Race to Secure COVID Vaccines for Kids Under 5

By | June 29, 2022 |

A mother with long brown hair holds her son, who is around two years old, outside of their green home. Lisa Sauciuc was recently able to get her youngest vaccinated from COVID-19.

Kansas City parents who’ve long awaited COVID-19 vaccines for their children younger than 5 can now make appointments. Here’s what to know.

‘Time Bomb’ Lead Pipes Set to be Removed. But First Water Utilities Have to Find Them

By | June 20, 2022 |

An individual holds a lead pipe, a steel pipe and a lead pipe treated with protective orthophosphate.

Water utilities have never been required to thoroughly inventory lead pipes except in a crisis. Health experts warn problems with these ‘underground poisonous straws’ can arise out of the blue