Archived Issues

St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs Opens Wound Care Center

In July, St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs will open a wound treatment center in the medical mall. The center will offer all facets of wound care including hyberbaric therapy in two chambers. Wound treatment is important for diabetics, radiation patients or anyone who may be having post-operative difficulties with healing. read more

Diabetic Ulcers Treatment

Medicare recently approved hyberbaric treatment for certain diabetic wounds. The treatment could help diabetics avoid amputation. read more

Mind Over Matter Really Works

If you think weight loss is "mind over matter" you may be right! Well* Life offers a class in self-hypnosis that could help in weight loss efforts and in kicking the habit. read more

Volunteers of the Year

Saint Joseph Health Center usually names just one Volunteer of the Year, but this couple does everything together-and share the honor. read more

St. Mary's Hospital's Volunteer Dedicated to Service

Most volunteers are retired or not working paying jobs, but this volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs plans her working life around her hospital service. read more

Volunteer Fun Facts

A few surprising numbers about our volunteers. read more

St. Mary's Hospital Radiology

St.Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs has the latest technology for patients. That means faster procedures and less waiting time for patients. read more

Safety & Sports Expo

The weather didn't cooperate, but those "good sports" who came out to St. Mary's Hospital had a great time. read more

High Marks for Family Air Fair

Who says learning can't be fun? Families turn out to Saint Joseph Health Center to learn about living with asthma or allergies. read more

CH News in Brief

Up, up and away to celebrate National Nursing Home Week, plus Nurses given their due and a special award for Saint Joseph Health Center's Radiology Department. read more

Research Study Participants Needed

If you have high blood pressure, you may qualify for a research study and learn more about the condition. read more

Health Bits

Here's some interesting news about fun, fitness and food. read more

Foundation News

• Saint Joseph Health Center Foundation
• St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs Foundation