Capsule endoscope offers painless look inside small bowel
At Central Kansas Medical Center a $1,500 video capsule lets patients swallow a pill containing a transmitter and lights. It records about 50,000 images of the small intestine to detect inflammation or tumors after colonoscopy and upper scope fail. Dr Wilder notes 70 percent success in finding problems, with minimal prep and eight hours of monitoring.
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Kathy Hanks
Hutchinson News
Great Bend
Central Kansas Medical Center
Thomas Wilder
Wilder
CKMC
Faye Herman
Herman
Food pyramid overhaul prompts new healthy eating symbol
Washington reports a revised food guide introducing a new symbol and measurement units to clarify servings. Officials emphasize time for impact on obesity and underline added tools for educators, with targets of 2 cups fruit 2-3 cups vegetables daily, 3 ounces whole grains, 3 cups fat free milk, plus 30 minutes daily exercise.
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Washington
America
Hentges
Center For Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Walk Across Kansas teams top list for Franklin County
Globe Trotters Kansas State Research and Extension tracks 60 teams aiming to walk 423 miles across the state. Top performers include Sunflower Walkers and K-Steppers, with several squads well past their goals. totals range from 433 miles to 1,263 miles.
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Kansas State Research and Extension
Franklin County
Kansas
Hammer Runners
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We 6
Pals Classroom Team
Pic-a-dillies
The
Humm V Hooters
Border Patrol
the Jets
Big Losers
Katn
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Garfield Gazelles
Hairy Hustlers
Sisters With
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Golden Girls
Court Cruisers
Reuters Racers
Alice and the Cruisers
Pink Panthers
Buffalo Gals
Walk N Rollers
Team
Huff & Puff
the Crawler’s
Jung Jamboree
We Are Family
C.H. Strollers
Citizens State Bank-Ottawa
the Slugs
Sunny Sunflowers
Heeling for Health Walk Set for Garnett April Event
Anderson County Hospital Foundation stages the Fifth Annual Heeling for Health walk from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 80 along the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail and through Garnett town square. Local participants will join walkers to raise funds for health programs.
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Anderson County Hospital Foundation
Garnett
Heeling for Health Walk Set in Garnett April 30
Registration for teams up to 10 is 100 dollars and individuals may walk for 10 dollars. The event runs 4 PM to 9 PM at Garnett in support of Anderson County Hospital Foundation. Luminarias honor loved ones for 5 dollars each with names read aloud around the courthouse square. For registration call Heils Wolken at 785 448 3131.
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Anderson County Hospital Foundation
Garnett
Heils Wolken
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