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Recreational Water Illnesses

Recreational Water Illnesses Recreational Water Illnesses Since the late 70’s, Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs) have been increasingly important. As summer approaches so does a season…

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Pediatric Swimmer’s Ear

Pediatric Swimmer’s Ear   What is Swimmer’s Ear? Swimmer’s ear, or otitis externa, is an infection of the ear canal which is the passage that…

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Annual Screening Mammograms FAQ

Annual Screening Mammograms FAQ You may have just had your 40th birthday, you’ve recently felt a lump during your self-breast exam or maybe you have…

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Understanding Breast Density

Understanding Breast Density Did your mammogram results mention that you have dense breast tissue? In January 2015, Missouri passed a law requiring Mammography departments to…

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Avocados, The Superfood

Avocados, The Superfood Each month, Morrison Healthcare, Western Missouri Medical Center’s (WMMC) food services partner, features a different Superfood. WMMC highlights these superfoods in our “The…

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Problems Producing Breast Milk

Problems Producing Breast Milk Despite breastfeeding being a biological process, there are circumstances under which women have problems producing breast milk, despite their best efforts…

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Leafy Greens, The Superfood

Leafy Greens, The Superfood Each month, Morrison Healthcare, Western Missouri Medical Center’s (WMMC) food services partner, features a different Superfood. WMMC highlights these superfoods in our…

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11 Tips to Stop Food Waste

When you were a kid, you were probably told once or twice to “eat all your food, there are starving kids.” While it may have…

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What is a Family-Centric Birth?

What is a Family-Centric Birth? The birth of the newest member of your family is one of the most important and memorable moments in your…

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Breastfeeding Myths Debunked

Breastfeeding Myths Debunked While it is a natural part of the mothering experience, breastfeeding can often be confusing and stressful. As women, we hear different…

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Whole Grains, The Superfood

Whole Grains, The Superfood During National Nutrition Month (March), Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) is promoting the superfood, Whole Grains! Whole grains include, but are…

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DASH Diet

DASH Diet You’ve recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure due to the recent changes in national guidelines. Your physician talked about risks such as…

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