Kansas Cancer Partnership Releases an Interactive Map of Cancer Survivorship Resources
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Cancer Partnership are proud to announce a new online resource for cancer survivors, caregivers, providers and anyone who loves someone with cancer. The map has over 20 categories and includes information on counseling and support groups, transportation, financial assistance, advanced care planning and more.“Trying to find […]
Doors of Hope: Why You Deserve to Be Loved
MAYBE YOU LEARNED HOW TO LOVE IN A WRONG WAY. MAYBE YOU DID NOT HAVE A REFERENCE OF LOVE IN YOUR LIFE. Love is a fundamental human need that brings joy, comfort, and meaning to our lives. It’s not only about receiving love from others but also about recognizing that you deserve love. In this […]
Men can develop breast cancer, too
By Chara Breast cancer isn’t limited to women.Breast cancer also can affect men. According U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics, 1 percent of U.S. breast cancer cases are male breast cancer cases.In observance of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we at Dos Mundos offer the following information about male breast cancer, provided […]
Doors Of Hope: Anxiety? Depression? Do you have traumas?
Need help with addiction? Call me right now.Dra Luciana Silva Doors Of Hope Counseling913-712-4412 ext 114 Do you have intense, excessive, and often irrational worry or fear about everyday situations? Do these feelings of anxiety interfere with daily life, making it difficult to carry out routine tasks, maintain relationships, or even leave the house in […]
Mattie Rhodes organizes flu, COVID vaccination clinics
By Chara The Mattie Rhodes Center in Kansas City, Missouri, has launched an initiative to help older adults and individuals with disabilities receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines.Named VAMOS, the multifaceted initiative is made possible through funding from the National Council on Aging. The program involves hosting vaccine clinics, engaging in outreach and educational activities, and […]
Doors of Hope: The pain of depression is curable
Do you have persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness and hopelessness? Loss of interest or pleasure? Changes in appetite? Sleep disturbance? Low energy? Feelings of worthlessness? Thoughts of suicide? Pain in the chest? Social withdrawal? Spend too much time in your room?If your answer is yes for these symptoms, chances are that you are experiencing depression.Depression […]
High Risk of West Nile Virus Activity in Five Kansas Regions
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for all regions of the state other than the southeast region, which is at a moderate risk level.WNV is carried and transmitted by mosquitoes and can infect humans, horses, birds and other species. Most WNV infections occur […]
How to take care of yourself during flu season
Commentary by Chara Flu season is approaching.As the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states on its website, cases of influenza typically start to pick up in October, with the highest number of cases occurring from December through February. Because influenza viruses spread easily and cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe, taking care […]
CDC issues 2023-24 flu vaccination guidelines
By Chara The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccination this cold and flu season.Other recommendations from the CDC, posted on its website (cdc.gov), include the following: *Vaccinations should take place in September or October. But the CDC also recommends vaccinations be […]
New COVID-19 variant detected in multiple states
Commentary by Chara The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified and is monitoring a new COVID-19 variant, labeled as BA.2.86, the agency announced in August on its website.BA.2.86 was first detected in Israel, the CDC stated. As multiple news agencies have confirmed, there have been some cases reported in the United […]