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Early Deliveries Harder to Choose in Johnson County

JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan.. —  Lots of pregnant women want to deliver their babies a little early even if there’s no good medical reason.  But even being a little premature puts a baby at higher risk for health problems.

FOX 4 Medical Reporter Meryl Lin McKean reports having an early, elective delivery is now much harder in Johnson County.

How to Figure Out the Side Effects of New Drugs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — You’ve started taking a new medicine.  Then you start having some symptoms. Could the medicine be causing them?  FOX 4 Medical Reporter Meryl Lin McKean looks at some resources that could help you find out.

The UMKC Drug Information Center can be reached at 816-235-5490, or you may e-mail questions to umkcdruginformation@umkc.edu

HyVee Dietitian Addresses ADD and ADHD



KANSAS CITY, Mo. — HyVee dietitian, Kodi Moore, is back for one last chat about HyVee’s free “Feeling Better Seminars” they’ve had during the month of January.

On Thursday’s morning show, Kodi explains how food and food dyes can play a key role in provoking ADD and ADHD symptoms. Six to eight percent of the population has ADD or ADHD, and seven million prescriptions are written each year. Approximately 3.2 million of those prescriptions are for adults.

HyVee’s Feeling Better Seminars:

Tuesday, January 24, 6 p.m.: The Barry Road HyVee in Kansas City; the Olathe HyVee on 135th Street; and the Leawood HyVee.

Thursday, January 26, 6 p.m.: The Olathe Hy-Vee at Ridgeview & 119th Street; the Liberty HyVee; and the Overland Park HyVee at 135th and Antioch











Emergency Drill Held in Johnson County

Emergency Drill Held in Johnson County

JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. -- The Johnson County Health Department held an emergency drill Monday, Jan. 9. The drill helped members of the health department learn the dispense assist program, and improve efficiency. In case of an emergency outbreak situation, the health department is responsible for administiring medication for the entire population of Johnson County within 48 hours. For more, click here.

Students Show Support for 14-Year-Old Stroke Victim



A 14-year-old Olathe North student is recovering from a very adult medical condition. Abby Anderson suffered a stroke in the middle of class.

Abby has been at Children’s Mercy for almost a month now. Her family is taking shifts to be with her 24 hours a day. Abby’s road to recovery is going to be a long one.

“I just didn’t believe it at first, you don’t hear of a 14-year-old having a stroke, that massive of a stroke very often at all,” said Kathy Anderson, Abby’s mom.

Her dad says it was hard to imagine.

“When we found out, it was a shock, but we quickly realized for Abby’s sake we had to be strong, pull it together as a family,” said Dan Anderson, Abby’s dad.

The doctors suspect a weakening of the carotid artery was the cause.

Abby hasn’t been to school for weeks, but staff and her friends at Olathe North created Abby’s Army, a fundraiser to help the family with medical costs.













Holiday Hotline Gives Food Safety Advice

Holiday Hotline Gives Food Safety Advice

 

 

To ensure a holiday season free of foodborne illnesses, the Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Master Food Volunteers are staffing a Holiday Hotline from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7-23. The Extension volunteers are professionally trained in the areas of food science, food safety, food preparation and food preservation.  The Holiday Hotline is accessible by phone at (913) 717-7070, or by email at food.help@jocogov.org. It is a free service to callers.

Body Well Offers Specialized Pain Relief

Body Well Offers Specialized Pain Relief

Massage therapy has evolved over the years, offering more specialized and concentrated therapies for pain relief. Opened in November 2010 in downtown Edgerton, Body Well Therapeutic Massage is a prime example of that. At least, that’s what Body Well clients are boasting.

“Too bad there isn’t a ‘love’ button!” gushed Tina Revithis Grell on the Body Well Facebook page. "Body Well is the place to go to get rid of muscle pain,” noted John Stevenson. Janeice Rawles said she is experiencing relief from pain she’s had "for many, many years.”