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A Women’s Guide to Living Well from Shawnee Mission Health
Cool Fun in Cold Weather Page 2Immunity Boosting Foods Page 3Tips for Safe Outdoor Exercise Page 6Wellness & Parenting Classes Page 11Children’s Screen Time Page 14
How to Make the Change to a Brand New You Page 8
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9100 W. 74th StreetShawnee Mission, KS
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The material in MyHealthKC is not intended for diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your
physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment
or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines.
For permission to reprint any portion of this magazine, to give us a new address, to let us know if you are receiving more than one copy, or if you would prefer not to receive MyHealthKC, call 913-676-2062. Information in MyHealthKC comes from a wide range of medical experts. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. All contents © 2016 Shawnee Mission Health, except where otherwise noted.
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Presenting four cool outlets for cold weather fun.
Exercise & Fitness
Winter 2016
The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly pro-motes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.
CurlingPlayed on an indoor ice surface with a circular target area called the “house,” curling is an increasingly popular – and downright mesmerizing – Olympic sport. It also happens to be available to play right here in the KC metro area. The curling stones will move in an arc or “curl” as they slide down the ice surface. Team members help stones slide further or reduce the curling action by “sweeping” the ice surface.
KC Curling / KCCurling.com5940 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City, MO 64105 816-523-2345 / [email protected]
Skiing If you love to ski, want to shred on your snowboard, or care to try heading down a ski slope in a huge rubber tube—you can do it all at Snow Creek in Weston, Mo. And the Women’s Wednesdays program lets you learn to ski or snowboard in the company of other women. Two-hour classes will meet four consecutive Wednesdays beginning Feb. 3.
Snow Creek / SkiSnowCreek.comWeston, MO 64098 / 816-640-2200
TrampoliningGet a jump on the gym crowd at Sky Zone. Trampolining is fun for all ages – including adults (just ask Phil Dunphy!). It’s also a great workout as it can increase circulation and cardiovascular strength, improve balance and coordination, and offer other benefits, including:k Lowered cholesterol and triglyceride levelsk Improved digestionk Promotes better sleep.
Sky Zone / SkyZone.com/kansascity6495 Quivira Rd., Shawnee, KS 66216 / 913-213-5900
Winter GolfGolf meets technology at Topgolf. Picture a 240-yard outfield with dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you receive. Friends and family can challenge each other whether you’re a wanna-be pro golfer or a never-been novice. The golf bays are climate-controlled with infrared heaters when it’s chilly, making this a new winter wonderland.
Topgolf / Topgolf.com/us/overland-park10611 Nall Ave., Overland Park, KS 66207 / 913-562-9713
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Nutrition Spotlight
Megan Schlick, Naturopathic Doctor,
reveals foods that boost immunity.“In the battle for better health, your immune system is your army. Here are some powerful ways to give your army the boost it needs to win.” — Megan Schlick, ND For more wellness tips, read Dr. Schlick’s blog at ShawneeMission.org/HolisticCare.
Elderberry
Although elderberry won’t necessarily
prevent a viral infection, it has been proven to decrease the severity
and/or duration of viral infections, such as the flu. Elderberry is easy to harvest and you can attend a local class to
learn how to make your own medicine out
of elderberry.
Orange-ColoredProduce
Foods such as sweet potatoes, butternut
squash and cantaloupe are rich in Vitamin A,
which is critical for cells in the respiratory tract to stay nice and
tight against each other, forming a barrier to viral
particles attempting to enter the body.
Oysters
Three medium oysters contain about 25 mg of zinc. That’s a lot! The body’s immune
cells depend on zinc to function optimally.
This is especially true for children.
Chicken Soup
Long regarded as a remedy for symptomatic upper respiratory tract
infections, chicken soup could also include benefits as diverse as improving hydration,
nutrition and accelerating mucus clearance.
Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms contain the phytonutrient lentinan, which has been
found to power up the immune system and
strengthen its ability to fight infection.
Onions
Onions contain compounds that have antibiotic properties
and serve as anti-inflammatory agents, helpful in reducing the severity of respiratory congestion associated with the common cold.
Fermented Foods
Fermented foods such as kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha and yogurtcontain live bacteria known as probiotics,
which help restore and maintain beneficial
intestinal flora, enhancing the activity of immune cells located in
the intestines.
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Birth Center Sets Record Number of Deliveries k The Shawnee Mission Birth
Center has again surpassed its
previous record of number of
babies delivered in one year. In
2015, 5,067 babies were born at
the Birth Center, marking the
most deliveries in one year in
the hospital’s 53-year history.
Shawnee Mission Health has
long been a leader in caring for
women, children and families,
and is proud to deliver more
babies than any other hospital
in the metropolitan area. Visit
ShawneeMission.org/birthcenter to
learn more.
Centra Care Can See You Now k There’s never a good time to
be sick or injured. That’s why
when it comes to the health of
your family, it’s important to have
quick access to health care you
can trust. In October, Shawnee
Mission Health (SMH) introduced
Centra Care Shawnee Mission
Urgent Care. With two convenient
locations – 91st and Quivira in
Lenexa, and 135th and Grandview
in Overland Park – Centra Care
provides immediate, high-quality
care seven days a week from
the same SMH doctors you
know and trust. Make an online
reservation today, or learn more
at CentraCareKC.com.
Shawnee Mission Health Breaks Ground in South Johnson County k Shawnee Mission Health’s
(SMH) newest location is now
under construction. SMH – Blue
Valley will feature an emergency
department, laboratory, imaging
center and a medical office
building for physicians in a
variety of specialties. Located
within the new BluHawk
development at 159th and US 69
Highway in Overland Park, SMH –
Blue Valley will offer high-quality
health care for the southern
Johnson County community. The
first phase is expected to open in
early 2017.
NOW@SMH
Discovering a child you know or love has
been abused is devastating. But with more
than 24,000 child abuse cases reported in the
Kansas City metropolitan area in 2014, it is a
reality for many families.
Founded in 1977, Sunflower House is a children’s
advocacy center located in Shawnee, Kan. When an alleged child abuse
incident has been reported, the child and caregiver(s) are referred to Sunflower
House where the child is given a safe
place to tell his or her story. Sunflower
House works with law enforcement
and child protective services to
make the devastating situation as
uncomplicated as possible. Free
follow-up therapy is then offered
onsite to aid in the healing process.
In 2015 alone, the center served more
than 500 children from Johnson and
Wyandotte counties. Sunflower House
is also dedicated to providing the
community child abuse indicators and
personal safety tips. To learn more,
visit SunflowerHouse.org.
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We love you & your heart!February is American Heart Month.
Did you know that heart disease
is the leading cause of death for
both men and women? To raise
awareness, Shawnee Mission
Health has partnered with local
restaurants to bring you heart-
healthy dishes in the month of
February.
For each dish you enjoy,
these restaurants will donate
10 percent to the Shawnee
Mission Heart & Vascular
Center to support various programs
throughout the community,
including CPR education in schools,
women’s heart health and more.
Enjoying delicious food, raising
awareness about heart disease and
getting smarter about health – it’s a
winning combination!
2016 Participating Restaurants:kk Barley’s Brewhaus
(all locations)kk Blue Moose Bar and Grill
(all locations)kk Newport Grillekk Paradise Dinerkk Story. kk Tavern in Prairie Villagekk Tavern at Mission Farmskk YaYa’s
For more information about
participating restaurants
and entrees offered, visit
ShawneeMission.org/HeartMonth.
Share your favorites using
#SMHHeartMonth.
Women’s Training Team Walk/run training for women and girls ages 12+
Ready to get
in shape, but
need a little
push? Join
the Living in
Vitality Women’s Training Team
and find weekly motivation to
reach your health and fitness
goals. This six-week, outdoor series
combines walking or running with
educational sessions on injury
prevention, technique and much
more. It’s our goal to prepare you
for the KC Express Mother’s Day 5K
Run/Walk on May 8.
No matter what your fitness
level, our women-only environment
offers the support you need to
improve any running/walking
technique. Athletic trainers and
physical therapists who specialize
in sports injury prevention and
care will be on hand to answer all
questions and assist as needed.
Tuesdays, March 29-May 3
6-7:30 p.m.
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
I-35 and 75th Street
$30/six sessions
Space is limited. Register today
at WomensTrainingTeam.com or
call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource
Center at 913-676-7777, Option 2.
Community Partner SpotlightAs a not-for-profit hospital network, Shawnee Mission Health reinvests more than half a million dollars back into the Kansas City community each year. Join us each edition as we feature one of our community partners that shares the same mission, vision and values.
Since 2009, specially trained
nurses with the Forensic
Assessment Consultation and
Treatment (FACT) program at
Shawnee Mission Health have
provided care and support
to individuals of all ages
who have suffered abuse. If
you have questions, or have
suffered any kind of physical
abuse or sexual assault, call
FACT at 913-676-7500 or seek
emergent care at one of our
emergency departments,
located at our Merriam and
Prairie Star campuses.
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Layered clothing. Make it easy to add or
subtract as needed in
outdoor environments.
Start with a thin layer of
synthetic material, such
as polypropylene, which
draws sweat away from
your body. Add a layer
of fleece or wool for
insulation. Top this with
a waterproof, breathable
outer layer. And wear
mittens instead of
gloves. By keeping
your fingers in contact
within a single, enclosed
compartment, the body
heat you generate keeps
things nice and toasty.
There’s no need to let low temperatures keep you indoors. Especially when chilly-weather
workouts can amp up your energy and burn more calories.Just follow these cold weather tips for safe outdoor exercise.
To help prevent injury, learn the best ways to
stretch before a workout at ShawneeMission.org/sportscare.
Plan your route. Loop around your
house, gym, car or
other area where you
can get in quickly
from the elements if
necessary. If possible,
start off running into
the wind, so you can
try to finish with the
wind at your back.
Skin protection is a must.
Sunscreen should
be used on exposed
body parts. Remember,
a winter sun can do
just as much damage
as a summer one.
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From Matt Humpert, ATC, MHSA, Outreach Coordinator
with SportsCare.
But what if you’d rather not go dashing through the snow?
No problem. There are plenty of indoor exercises
to get you through those cold weather
months, from indoor swimming to spinning
to core strengthening exercises and yoga
for flexibility. Classes in dancing, boxing
or martial arts offer a refreshing break
from traditional outside activities.
Stay hydrated. You may not realize
you’re sweating as
much in winter months,
but you need proper
hydration to help
with muscle function
and recovery.
Wear reflective gear. Exercising outside
often happens in the
earlier morning or
evening hours, and with
the shorter days, that
usually means under
the cover of darkness.
Be flexible! Recognize there are some days that exercising
outside is just not the best option, due to extreme
cold or snow and ice on the ground. On those days,
find an inside substitute, and on the next “nice” day,
take advantage and resume your regular workout.
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Always warm up and cool down.
Before any workout, walk
around or jog in place
indoors for five minutes.
When you head out, give
your body time to adjust
to the conditions. And to
avoid getting too chilled
during your cool-down,
slow your pace for three
to four minutes, then
go inside to stretch.
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If you were paying attention in science class,
you may remember learning that a body at rest
tends to stay at rest, unless an outside force
acts on it.
And while that’s true in physics, when it
comes to your body, it’s the inside forces that
count, if you really want to adopt a new lifestyle.
Even if you’ve decided when you want to start your
new goal or how you want to track your progress,
you need a really good reason why. Otherwise, you’ll
have a tough time staying committed and following
through with your resolutions.
“To make a goal and stick with it, that has to
come from within,” said Lisa Cummings, Wellness
Programs Specialist for Shawnee Mission Health
(SMH). “When I talk to employees who want to start
new healthy habits, I caution that if they see it as a
chore, they might do it short-term, but it won’t last.”
Of course, there are lots of great reasons why
someone may want to change. For some, a better
work/life balance means more time with their kids.
Others may be tired of feeling sluggish all the time
and want to revive their health and their spirit. Or
others may want to achieve their next adventure, like
biking the Katy Trail or hiking the Grand Canyon.
Still, many of us have created habits over the
years and changing these requires a committed
effort to consciously recognize and alter some of
these patterns.
“It takes time to develop new habits, so a positive
and forgiving attitude is essential,” said Nikki
Green, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW)
and Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)
at SMH.
Green often uses an approach called motivational
interviewing to help individuals put their plans for
change into action.
“Basically, there are three steps in the process,”
said Green. “First, you identify your motivators –
your why. Second, you assess your readiness for
change: How important is it? How confident are you?
Who will support you? And finally, you take personal
responsibility for making the changes you’ve
identified.”
“Human
nature is
to resist,
unless it’s your
own path,” said
Green. “Others
can walk beside
you, but no one
can push you
forward.“
“The good
news is that
when you
discover
why you
want to
change,
there are
more
ways than
ever to
help you accomplish your goals,” said Cummings.
“There have never been so many resources
for health and lifestyle – from mobile apps to
activity trackers to virtually unlimited online
information.”
SMH offers a life-transforming approach to
total personal wellness based on the eight
CREATION Health Principles – Choice, Rest,
Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal
Relationships, Outlook and Nutrition.
The CREATION Health course includes
four, two-hour classes over four
weeks. Learn how to live a healthier,
happier and more fulfilled life. Visit
ShawneeMission.org/creationhealth
for more information.
How to Make the Change to a Brand New You
From Nikki Green, LSCSW, LCAC, Shawnee Mission Health
From Lisa Cummings, Wellness Programs Specialist for
Shawnee Mission Health
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— Nikki Green, LSCSW, LCAC
The Five Stages of Change:
It’s important to understand that
significant changes do not happen
in one step, but through a series of
distinct stages. Just realizing the
stage of change you’re in may be
helpful for you to succeed.
Pre-contemplation: Not thinking
about change.
Contemplation: Weighing the
pros and cons of changing versus
staying the same.
Preparation: Exploring the options
of change. What’s available? Who
can support me?
Action: Taking positive steps by
putting the plan into practice.
Maintenance: Achieving positive
and concrete developments with
decreasing need for support. Real
change has occurred after at least
six months.
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Ammar Habib, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, on women and heart health.February is American Heart Month. What are heart risks that everyone should be aware of?There are risk factors that people cannot change including age, male gender, and family history of early heart disease. But patients can control high LDL (bad cholesterol) and low HDL (good cholesterol), high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes. Can eating dark chocolate lower the risk of heart disease? Several observational studies have shown that people who eat dark chocolate are less likely to have cardiovascular events.
We know that genetics can play a part, but how big of a part? Can a healthy diet and exercise counteract a woman’s genes or family history?There are certain things we simply cannot change. A healthy diet and regular exercise can go a long way in helping modify an individual’s risk, but often times it simply is not enough and patients may need to take medications to control blood pressure and cholesterol while maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle.
Does stress hurt a woman’s heart more? When women are under a lot of stress, their bodies release adrenaline that can affect the heart and can, occasionally, cause severe heart failure leading rarely to very severe outcomes in a condition known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy. Fortunately, this is often reversible, but can be very dangerous. What is your favorite heart-healthy food?The Mediterranean diet focuses on eating plant-based foods, replacing butter with healthy fats like olive oil, and using herbs and spices instead of salt. I also love seafood, and eating a diet composed of fish rather than red meat is very heart healthy.
Is there a connection between women’s hormones and heart disease? Estrogen is well known to have cardiovascular benefits. For example, studies have demonstrated that estrogen decreases bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases good cholesterol (HDL). However, this does not necessarily mean that women should routinely take hormone replacement therapy for cardiovascular benefits. In fact, several large studies, including the Women Health Initiative study, demonstrated increased risk of stroke, blood clots in the lungs, breast cancer and heart disease.
What is the number one thing you wish women knew about heart disease?I think it is important for women to recognize that heart disease presents differently in women compared to men, and for various reasons, it often goes undiagnosed. It is not uncommon for women to have non-classic symptoms of a heart attack like fatigue, indigestion, nausea or sweating rather than classic chest pain. In addition, stress tests in women may be less accurate than in men. Therefore, it is always important for women to be cognizant of their risks of developing heart disease, and be mindful of how to identify their symptoms and manage their risk factors appropriately.
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Ask the Doctor
To learn your risk for heart disease, take a free, online assessment at ShawneeMission.org/heartaware.
TAI CHILearn to manage stress, find well-being, and improve sports per-formance, dexterity, balance and more through Tai Chi and Qigong meditations and exercises. Sundays, Feb. 28-April 10 (no class March 27) Mondays, Feb. 29-April 4Mondays, April 18-May 23Sundays, April 24-May 29Sunday classes: 1-2 p.m.Monday classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $60
YOGA FOR LIFE – MIXED LEVELThis is an all-levels Hatha yoga class. Some yoga experience recommended. This class will work with basic yoga modifications through intermediate variations of poses. Feel better than you have in years. Tuesdays, Feb. 2-23
Health & Wellness FITMOM AND BABY™
These classes focus on the specific fitness needs of new moms and the postnatal body
and will target all major muscle groups. Babies should be 6 weeks-18 months and they are worn
by moms during a portion of the class. Each class concludes with a fun baby activity or song that changes weekly.Mondays, Feb. 1-29 ($75)Mondays, March 7-28 ($60)Mondays, April 4-25 ($60)Mondays, May 2-23 ($60)All Classes: 10-11 a.m.
FITMOM 2 BE™By increasing muscular balance and cardiovascular endurance, you’ll be ready to endure the physical demands of pregnancy, delivery and postnatal recovery. Modifications are offered for every stage and comfort level of pregnancy.Wednesdays, Feb. 3-24 ($60) Wednesdays, March 2-30 ($75) Wednesdays, April 6-27 ($60)Wednesdays, May 4-25 ($60)All Classes: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
THERAPEUTIC TOUCH AND PLAYTaught by a pediatric physical therapist, you will learn how to therapeutically touch your baby and play in a manner that pro-motes healthy bonding and brain development. Feb. 23 (4-5:30 p.m.)March 22 (10-11:30 a.m.)April 26 (4-5:30 p.m.)Cost: $35
Wellness & Parenting
Tuesdays, March 1-29 (no class March 22)Tuesdays, April 5-26Tuesdays, May 10-31All classes: 5:30-6:45 p.m.Cost: $60
YOGA GENTLE/ RESTORATIVEGentle yoga is appropriate for seniors or students who simply prefer to move at a slower pace. You’ll explore range of motion in a variety of restorative postures, using props to modify postures and explore gentle opening of the body. This class includes breath-ing exercise and meditation.Tuesdays, Feb. 2-23 Tuesdays, March 1-29 (no class March 22)Tuesdays, April 5-26Tuesdays, May 10-31All Classes: 1:30-2:30 p.m. OR 7-8 p.m.Cost: $60
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CPR Life SavingBABYSITTING: A SERIOUS BUSINESS This course teaches infant and child care, first aid, general safety, accident prevention and child development for babysitters ages 11 and older.2 Session – Feb. 21 (1-5 p.m.) and 28 (1-4:30 p.m.)3 Session – March 14, 16 and 18 (9-11:30 a.m.)2 Session – April 17 (1-5 p.m.) and 24 (1-4:30 p.m.)3 Session – April 20, 25 and 27 (4-6:30 p.m.)Cost: $45
FAMILY AND FRIENDS CPRThis course covers choking management, adult/child CPR and AED, and infant CPR. Ideal for new or expecting parents, grandparents and anyone watching over children. This course does not cover first aid, and no course completion card provided.Feb. 14, Feb. 20, March 6, March 19, April 10, April 16, May 1, May 7Saturday classes: 9 a.m.-noon; Sunday classes: 2-5 p.m.Cost: $45
A-NURSE to register. Cost: $60
BECOMING A LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTGuide your children to become re-sponsible for their lives while putting the joy back into parenting with “Love & Logic” principles, developed by the Cline/Fay Institute. Help set limits calmly without losing your temper. Cost: $65
SIBLING: 3-5 or 6-8Children ages 3 to 5 or 6 to 8 will learn how to get ready for their newborn sibling. They will learn what to expect with a new baby in the house, experience a simulated womb, tour the Birth Center to see where Mom and their new brother or sister will be and wrap a special gift for them. Cost: $15
Prenatal EducationFor the following class dates and times, please visit ShawneeMission.org/classes.
BIRTH CENTER TOURAre you looking for the right hos-pital for you and for your baby to enter the world in? If so, come join us on a free tour of the Shawnee Mission Birth Center. If you are enrolled in a five-week or all-day childbirth preparation course, the tour is included in the class con-tent. For dates and to register, call ASK-A-NURSE at 913-676-7777.Cost: Free
BREASTFEEDING: ONLINEThis self-paced course is a mix of self-study, reading and video
clips with use of an access code and book. Access to a certified breastfeeding educator is avail-able through email and phone as you work through the class. Cost: $40
BREASTFEEDING: GETTING OFF TO A GOOD STARTThis beginner breastfeeding class covers the first feedings through the first three weeks at home. Top-ics include benefits, what you need before baby is here, positioning, latching and breast care. Partners are encouraged to attend.Cost: $20
BREASTFEEDING: RETURNING TO WORK AND PUMPINGThis class covers from the time babies are about three weeks old on and answers questions such as how to bottle feed a breastfed baby, what type of pump works best for you, pump care and breast milk storage. Partners are encouraged to attend. Cost: $20
CHILDBIRTH – ONE DAYPerfect for those unable to attend the five-week series. A certified childbirth instructor will provide information on the stages of labor, comfort measures and positions, what to expect at the hospital, medications, Birth Center tour and much more. Please register for your free Newborn Care class.Cost: $75
CHILDBIRTH – FIVE WEEKOur five-week comprehensive childbirth class series covers stages of labor, comfort measures and birthing positions, what to expect at the hospital, medications and much more. Partners will
HEARTSAVER® ADULT, CHILD AND INFANT FIRST AIDThis course teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until EMS arrives. This course does not include CPR or AED training. An AHA course completion card will be issued upon successful completion of performance of skills. Feb. 9, March 8, April 12, May 10All Classes: 6-9 p.m.Cost: $43
HEARTSAVER® PEDIATRIC FIRST AID WITH CPR AND AEDDesigned to meet the regulatory and credentialed training requirements for child care workers in Kansas and Missouri. This course covers chok-ing management, child CPR and AED, and infant CPR. Ideal for new or expecting parents, grandparents and anyone watching over children. An AHA course completion card will be issued upon successful comple-tion of performance of skills.
Feb. 26, March 25, April 22 All Classes: 12:30-5:30 p.m. Cost: $63
Parent EducationFor the following class dates and times, please visit ShawneeMission.org/classes.
BABIES DON’T BARKThis class offers positive, practical and fun solutions for new and expectant parents and anyone else who wants to learn how wonderful life with babies and dogs can be!Cost: $30
BABY SIGNING TIME WITH MUSICLearn how to incorporate Ameri-can Sign Language into daily life using fun songs, stories and rhymes to enhance communica-tion with your child. Designed for little ones ages zero to 5 years. For a sibling discount, please call ASK-
A new mother’s source for breast pumps, nursing bras and breastfeeding support products,
helping to ease the transition into motherhood.
For more information, call 913-632-4121 or visit MommyandMeKC.com.
HoursMonday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Located within the Shawnee Mission Birth Center
Breast Cancer Connection Meets twice for you convenience – the second Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m., and the second Thursday of each month from 1:30-3 p.m. For more information, contact Jodi Carlson, 913-676-2498.
Breastfeeding Support Group Meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Living Well With Diabetes Meets the first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m.-noon. Call
Centralized Scheduling at 913-676-2505 to register and for room location. For monthly topics, visit ShawneeMission.org/diabetessupport.
Perinatal Bereavement Support Group Meets the first and third Thursdays of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. Call 913-632-4223 for more information.
Postpartum Emotional Support Group Meets Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call 913-632-
4223 or visit ShawneeMission.org/postpartumsupport for more information.
Pregnancy After a Loss Support Group Meets the second Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. Call 913-632-4223 for more information.
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Parent Connect Group Meets the second Friday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. Email [email protected] for more information.
All support groups are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777 or visit ShawneeMission.org/Classes for support group locations.
Support Groups
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For more information or to register for any of these classes, visit ShawneeMission.org/Classes. For free classes, please call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777, Option 2, to register.
have an opportunity to experience pregnancy by wearing the Empa-thy Belly. Includes Newborn Care class and a tour of the Shawnee Mission Birth Center.Cost: $65
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION ONLINEThis method of preparing for childbirth might be a good fit if you prefer to learn at your own pace, have been placed on bed rest, or if your work/travel schedules prevent you from committing to a traditional class. Access to a certi-fied childbirth instructor is avail-able through email and phone. Cost: $80
CHILDBIRTH: NATURAL STRATEGIESOur one-time class is a perfect addition to Childbirth one-day or five-week classes. A certified instructor provides an opportu-nity for you to create your birth vision by clarifying values, writ-ing a birth plan and practicing additional relaxation and comfort measures. Participants need to complete a childbirth preparation class prior to attendance.Cost: $30
CHILDBIRTH REFRESHER AND VBACA refresher class for parents to focus on this pregnancy while reflecting on the last. A certified childbirth instructor will review stages of labor, what to expect at the hospital, positions and comfort measures, medications and more. Also includes topics specific to anyone interested in having a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesar-ean) with your upcoming birth. Cost: $30
GRANDPARENTS CLASSFirst-time and experienced grandparents will learn how to support their son or daughter and spouse’s new role as par-ents, plus current safety issues.Cost: $20
NEWBORN CARE Learn what to expect at the hospital, the importance of new-born tests and procedures, baby basics such as bathing, diapering, cord care, safe sleep, calming techniques, Happiest Baby on the Block and much more. Included in the Childbirth five-week class, and complimentary with the one-day childbirth class.Cost: $30
Specialty Classes FINANCIAL LITERACY 101Join us for an open discussion about financial planning, includ-ing cash and risk management, as well as estate, tax, retirement and investment planning. Exercises and worksheets will be provided to help clarify basic action plans.Feb. 9, 5:30-7 p.m.Cost: Free WHAT’S NEW IN SINUS AND ALLERGY TREATMENTTired of fighting seasonal allergies and sinus infections? Katherine Aberle, MD, a Board-certified ear/nose/throat doctor, will discuss the latest methods for treating allergies and sinus infections.
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTERThe Look Good Feel Better® program is open to all women with cancer who are undergoing radia-tion, chemotherapy or other forms of treatment. This hands-on group workshop includes a detailed description and demonstration of a 12-step skin care and makeup program, options relating to hair loss, nail care and helpful sugges-tions on clothing.March 14, May 9All Classes: 5:30-7:30 p.m.Cost: Free STOP DIABETES BEFORE IT STARTSDid you know that 60 percent of people with pre-diabetes can avoid diabetes with simple lifestyle changes? Come learn
March 1, 5:30-7 p.m.Cost: Free
CREATION HEALTHLearn how to live a healthier, happier and more fulfilled life through the CREATION Health lifestyle principles – Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust/Faith in God, Interpersonal Relation-ships, Outlook, Nutrition. Join this four-week, four-session class and make the power of choice work for you.Tuesdays, March 8-29Mondays, April 4-25Cost: $85
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Gardening
Small Orchards in Suburban Landscapes – Learn what you need to know to succeed in growing a small orchard. Feb. 11
The Village English Garden – Gain ideas and inspirations for your own versatile English garden that can grow anywhere. March 10
Four Season Container Gardens – Learn how to change plants to keep them looking good year-round. April 14
Energy Efficient Ways to Garden – An evening of shar-ing and transformation from a Master Gardener who adopted this
gardening lifestyle. May 12
All Classes: 5:30-7 p.m.; Cost: $5 each
what pre-diabetes means and how to prevent it from turning into diabetes. Call 913-676-2505 to register.April 4, 6-8 p.m.Cost: $10
DIABETES EDUCATION Learn how to improve your blood sugar control and increase your self-confidence to manage diabetes. The curriculum includes an initial one-on-one visit with a Certified Diabetes Educator, and then a series of three two-hour class sessions with a Registered Nurse and a Registered Dietitian. A physician referral is required and the classes are billable to insurance. For more information, call 913-676-2548.Tuesdays, Feb. 16, March 8,
March 29, April 19, May 10 5:30-7:30 p.m.Wednesdays, Feb. 17, March 9, March 30, April 20, May 11 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Stop SmokingSMOKING CESSATIONLearn to live smoke-free with the help of a former smoker and a support group in this five-week, nine-session program. Attendance in all sessions will enhance your success.March 7-April 4April 25-May 23All Classes: 6:30-8 p.m.Cost: $110
Massage Therapy ServicesRelax and rejuvenate with a 30-, 60- or 90-minute massage at Life Dynamics. Choose from a variety of massage techniques, including: k Swedishk Trigger Pointk Sportsk Deep Tissuek Prenatalk Cranial Sacralk Chair (10 or 20 minutes)k Lymphatic k Stone (90 minutes).Call the Life Dynamics Health and Wellness Center at 913-676-2040, Option 2, for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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The Facts
How much screen time is too much?
Obesity keeps rising
Children with increased screen time are more
likely to consume foods higher in fat and
processed sugar and are less likely to eat fruits
and vegetables.
Social skills are diminished
Screen time takes time away from peer-to-
peer and child-parent interactions, which help kids learn fundamental
social skills. It can also take away from
imaginative playtime, which promotes
creativity. Eating
disorders can begin
Children and adults are more prone to mindless
snacking while watching TV, leading to excessive
caloric intake. And exposing children and adolescents to “model”-
type body styles is a key factor in the spread of body image fears for
those prone to dangerous eating disorders such
as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
It's hard to limit screen time for our kids, especially in the winter months. Shawnee Mission Health Pediatrician Lisa Avery, MD, explains why it's worth the battle:
Emotional development
is slowed
Children need adult and peer interactions for
emotional connectivity. There’s just no substitute
for human interaction.
Sleep patterns are disrupted
Children with excessive screen time may have more difficulty falling
asleep. And more screen time equals less time spent in physical
activity, which also affects sleep.
For children over the age of 2, no
more than 1-2 hours of screen
time is recommended per day,
including TV, video games,
computers and mobile devices.
(This does not generally include
computer or device use for
schoolwork.) For children under 2,
no screen time is best.
As a parent, you need to help
your children “grow up digital” in
a safe and healthy way. For older
children and adolescents with
social media accounts, frequent
monitoring is a must. Parents
are the key to defining the rules
and restrictions when it comes to
social media and screen time use.
The solution starts with setting safe guidelines.
Schoolwork suffers
Early and excessive screen time is associated
with attention deficit disorder (ADD) in
younger school-aged children. Additional research suggests a higher incidence of language delay in younger children.
THE SHAWNEE MISSION HEALTH NETWORK
[6 Shawnee Mission Surgery Center 9301 W. 74th Street Suite 300 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9300
[6 Shawnee Mission Cancer Center 9301 W. 74th Street Suite 100 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9300
[6 Shawnee Mission Cancer Center — Gynecologic Oncology 9301 W. 74th Street Suite 130 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9130
[7 Therapy Specialties Life Dynamics Health & Wellness Building 9120 W. 75th Street Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-676-7778 SportsCare, 913-676-7778
[8 Center for Pain Medicine 7315 Frontage Road Suite 140 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-676-2370
[9 CorporateCare Lenexa 9040 Quivira Road Lenexa, KS 66215 913-492-9675
[9 Centra Care Shawnee Mission Urgent Care 9040 Quivira Road Lenexa, KS 66215 913-888-1151
[2 Shawnee Mission Cardiology Associates Shawnee Mission 8901 W. 74th Street Suite 380 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9870
[2a Leavenworth 3601 S. 4th Street, Suite 4 Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-680-0900
[3 Shawnee Mission Primary Care Shawnee Mission Medical Building 9119 W. 74th Street, Suite 150 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-789-1980
[3 Clinical Cardiovascular Associates Shawnee Mission 9119 W. 74th Street Suite 350 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-789-3290
[4 Shawnee Mission Primary Care Prairie View Medical Building 7301 E. Frontage Road Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-789-1940
[5 Shawnee Mission Neurology Consultants 8800 W. 75th Street Suite 100 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9810
[1 Shawnee Mission Medical Center 9100 W. 74th Street Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-676-2000
[1 Shawnee Mission Holistic Care 9100 W. 74th Street Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9860
[2 Cardiovascular Associates 8901 W. 74th Street, Suite 1 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-341-0120
[2 Shawnee Mission Endocrinology & Diabetes 8901 W. 74th Street Suite 269 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-676-7585
[2 Shawnee Mission Orthopedic Specialists 8901 W. 74th Street Suite 269 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-676-7598
[2 Shawnee Mission Pulmonary Consultants 8901 W. 74th Street Suite 390 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9770
[10 Shawnee Mission Geriatric Center at Lakeview Village 9000 Park Street, Suite 100 Lenexa, KS 66215 913-632-9890
[11 Shawnee Mission Primary Care Lenexa 8700 Bourgade, Suite 2 Lenexa, KS 66219 913-676-8400
[12 CorporateCare North Kansas City 2025 Swift North Kansas City, MO 64116 816-221-0058
[13 Shawnee Mission Internal Medicine & Pediatrics 5420 W. 151st Street Leawood, KS 66224 913-632-9695 SportsCare, 913-789-6740 Therapy Specialties, 913-789-6740
[14 Shawnee Mission Primary Care Shawnee Crossings 6815 Hilltop Road, Suite 100 Shawnee Mission, KS 66226 913-632-9600
[15 Shawnee Mission Primary Care De Soto 8960 Commerce Dr. Suite 4E De Soto, KS 66018 913-789-3961
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[16 Shawnee Mission Primary Care Prairie Star 23351 Prairie Star Parkway Suite A245 Lenexa, KS 66227 913-676-8630
[16 Shawnee Mission Health Prairie Star 23401 Prairie Star Parkway Lenexa, KS 913-676-8500 k Bariatric Surgery k Emergency Department k Surgery Center k Imaging Center k Wound Care Center
23351 Prairie Star Parkway Lenexa, KS 913-676-8500 k Hand Specialty Center k Therapy Specialties k Center for Pain Medicine
[17 CorporateCare Lee’s Summit 805 NE Rice Road Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816-554-1518
[18 Centra Care Shawnee Mission Urgent Care 9099 W. 135th Street Overland Park, KS 66221 913-549-4242