Gary Sawyer, a self-employed contractor from Holton, Kansas, never imagined he would face another cancer diagnosis after overcoming prostate cancer in 2010. “I had a lot of probes and scans back then, and in my mind, I figured if something were wrong, it would have shown up,” Gary recalls. However, last year, he found himself…

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women; it is also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a month set aside to increase awareness and education of colon cancer. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, almost half (47%)…

March marks National Athletic Training Month, a time to honor and recognize the contributions of our Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus. These dedicated professionals play an important role in ensuring athletes of all levels receive optimal care, keeping them healthy and actively engaged in their respective…

Our medical weight loss team is dedicated to raising awareness about the complexities of obesity, promote understanding and encourage compassionate care. Obesity is undoubtedly a chronic illness rooted in powerful biology, not personal choice. Its health impacts can manifest early, but it is a treatable condition.