Caffeine: Moderation Backed By Government Advisory
Emergency room physician Khylie McGee of Lawrence Memorial Hospital urges moderation as a government advisory group endorses caffeine in moderation and notes most labels do not reveal exact caffeine amounts. She emphasizes knowing your intake before fueling a shift with coffee from places like Starbucks.
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Daily caffeine limits and comparisons across drinks
Experts say healthy adults can safely consume about 300 to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily. The article compares caffeine content across drinks, notes Starbucks 20 ounce Clover brew at 415 mg, home 8 ounce coffee about 100 mg, and government guidance of up to four cups daily with potential health benefits in reduced diabetes and heart disease risk. It also covers drug interactions and individual tolerance from pharmacists and dietitians.
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Dr Wes Crenshaw Partners With Kyra Haas
A local collaboration brings Dr Wes Crenshaw and Kyra Haas together for a joint project. The pair, both prominent in their fields, plan a coordinated effort to advance community health initiatives and creative programs in the city.
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Sex ed politics in Kansas opt in model debate
The piece argues that HB 2199 would force Kansas into an opt in sex education system, joining Arizona Nevada and Utah, and criticizes a Shawnee Mission middle school poster as fueling overreach. It asserts teens will have sex regardless and that limiting sex education worsens STI and teen pregnancy risks.
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LMH earns 100 Top Hospitals award third year in row
Lawrence Memorial Hospital has been named among the nation’s top 100 hospitals for 2015 by Truven Health Analytics. LMH ranks in the national top 20 for its size and is the only Kansas hospital to achieve the distinction for three consecutive years. The study measures leadership impact and five year performance across 11 metrics including patient safety quality and efficiency. LMH aims to improve continuously under Lean Six Sigma and Operational Excellence, signaling ongoing commitment to care and community value.
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