Are you pregnant or planning a pregnancy? Make sure you’re getting enough folate in your diet – about 400 micrograms a day. A folate deficiency can lead to complications, birth defects and even anemia. Folic acid is the synthetic version of folate and is often found in fortified foods and supplements.
If you think you have a folate deficiency, talk to your doctor. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/408dde3
Find an experienced and compassionate OB/GYN to guide you every step of the way. Discover your perfect match today: HCAMidwest.com/Delivers. Your next chapter starts here.
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Fall health facts
This fall, keep your wellness on track by making spooky-smart choices. Check out our ghoulishly good tips for staying healthy this season and all year round! Find a doctor at HCAMidwest.com.
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Mammograms 101
Mammograms are proven to save lives by finding breast cancer early, when it's most treatable. And they’re covered under most insurance plans. Learn what to expect and go into your #mammogram feeling calm and confident.
Need to schedule your next mammogram? Visit HCAMidwest.com/Mammogram.
#ImproveMoreLives #BreastCancerAwareness
Irma Jackson scared our 3 North nursing team when they heard screaming from her room... Turns out she had just found out she was cancer-free! The team jumped in to celebrate with her, sending her home with party hats, congratulations and lots of hugs. Congratulations Irma!
Recognizing sepsis: Signs and symptoms with Dr. Sydney Hester for Sepsis Awareness Month
Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection, impacting 1.7 million adults in the United States annually. It’s a life-threatening medical emergency. Anyone can get an infection, and almost any infection – like lung, urinary tract, or skin infections – can lead to sepsis.
HCA Midwest Health is proud to be a part of HCA Healthcare, and together we improve more lives in more ways. This #SepsisAwarenessMonth, HCA Healthcare Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Sydney Hester shares crucial information on reducing your risk of sepsis and shines a light on HCA Healthcare’s innovative efforts to identify and treat sepsis early.
And remember, act fast and seek medical care immediately at an HCA Midwest Health ER if you have signs or symptoms of sepsis or have an infection that’s not getting better or is getting worse. Early intervention is key. Find an ER near you at KCFastER.com.
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