Freshman funds trail run to aid concussion awareness
GilesBruce Kylee Bliss, once a Blue Valley High School athlete, now a Kansas University freshman, started the Heads Up Foundation for PCS after multiple concussions. She notes lingering daily headaches and migraines and plans a second annual trail run in October to educate others on post concussion syndrome and safe return to play.
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Heads Up Foundation 10K/5K Trail Run Set for Shawnee Mission Park
The second annual Heads Up Foundation PCS event takes place Saturday October 25 at Shawnee Mission Park shelter No 2. Registration opens 7:30 a.m. with the race at 9 a.m. Fees are 25 if registered before October 1 and 30 thereafter. Proceeds support education and research on post concussion syndrome. Visit HeadsUpKC.org to register or donate.
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Fall health plan choice urged by LMH CEO
The column notes fall enrollment for health plans under the Affordable Care Act. It stresses researching provider and hospital coverage and urges selecting a plan that includes Lawrence Memorial Hospital as a network provider.
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New Fathers Face Mood Challenges Under Modern Parenting
Carrie Wendel-Hummell of Kansas University studies how cultural stressors affect new fathers mental health finding about 10 percent risk postnatal low mood. Fathers face pressure to be breadwinners while pursuing careers and parenting, with limited leave and social support contributing to stress and relationship strain.
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Kansas University
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