Bethany Austin, M.D. Co-Medical Director of the Advanced Heart Failure Program at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute Dr. Bethany Austin has been a cardiology specialist with Saint Luke’s since 2010 and is an associate professor at UMKC’s School of Medicine. As a mother of two boys, this Vermont native stays heart-healthy by attending fitness… Continue reading Peek inside 5 Top Doctors’ medicine cabinets
The Kansas City Chiefs are headed back to the AFC Championship game after a wild comeback victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday. For the second straight year, the road to the Super Bowl will run through Arrowhead, as a stout and very physical Tennesee Titans visit for their biggest game since the late Air… Continue reading PHOTOS: Amazing sideline shots from the Chiefs wild comeback win over Houston
What if comprehensive rehab was available in one place? In September, Saint Luke’s opened a large new rehabilitation institute with more offerings than any other facility in the region — to get the same level of care, you’d have to go to Denver or Chicago. The new center on Saint Luke’s South’s campus has high-tech… Continue reading 4 advancements in healthcare worth talking about
The start of a new year can mean a second chance, and you’re ready. This year, you’ll exercise regularly, cut the curse words, lose a few pounds and just feel better overall. You’ve heard about intermittent fasting and you’re intrigued. But is it right for you? Intermittent fasting is trendy and has actually been around… Continue reading The skinny on intermittent fasting
Teens and depression: The two words are often heard, read or talked about together. But they make a dangerous pairing, and we often find ourselves striving to keep this harmful partnership away from our own family and friends. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an estimated 2.3 million adolescents ages twelve… Continue reading Depression in teen boys is rising — here’s what to do
You set your annual checkup with your primary physician months ago, made some notes about a few health issues, Googled symptoms and are now waiting patiently to see your doctor. At last, your doc comes through the door, completes your physical in ten minutes and, before you know it, you’re shelling out your copay and… Continue reading How to get the most out of your yearly checkup
