Saint John ER Medical Director Advises About Frostbite During Extreme Cold
This week's forecast calls for extremely cold weather in northeast Kansas. Our Emergency Room team urges you to be prepared because as the mercury drops to temperatures below freezing, individuals become vulnerable to the risk of frostbite. Frostbite on the tip of the nose can occur before a...
Navigating Health with GetCareNow: A Day in the Life
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, health often takes a backseat to our myriad responsibilities. Enter GetCareNow, a revolutionary service that puts you in control of your health journey without disrupting your routine. Today, let's take a behind-the-scenes look at how families, busy...
Streamlining Your Emergency Room Experience: Introducing GetCareNow
At Saint John Hospital, we offer GetCareNow, a simple online tool that lets you reserve your spot in the ER for non-life-threatening issues ahead of time. Here’s how it works and how it can help you. Please remember, in a life-threatening medical emergency, call 9-1-1. Benefits of GetCareNow 1....
Understanding Medicare Annual Wellness Visits: Your Guide to Cognitive Screening and Alzheimer’s Assessment
As we approach Alzheimer's Awareness Month in November, it's an opportunity to shine a light on the importance of early detection and awareness of Alzheimer's disease. Medicare annual wellness visits are a vital component of preventive healthcare, aimed at maintaining and improving the overall...