More than Medicine- Celebrating Special Moments in the Hospital
Release Date: 04/16/2025
High School Athletes: Off Season Training
Morning Medical Update
For athletes, what happens off the field can be just as crucial as game day. We take a closer look at what happens when two high school athletes spend their summer training at The University of Kansas Sports Medicine and Performance Center. Spoiler alert… these workouts are about more than just building strength.
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Prostate Cancer and Radiation Treatment
Morning Medical Update
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. There are numerous choices for patients. Radiation is one route and now some patients at The University of Kansas Cancer Center can undergo all treatments in just one week.
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Morning Medical Update - Emergency Actions Plans
Morning Medical Update
From professional athletes and cheering fans to high school players and coaches on the sidelines — they all share one critical need: a well-prepared emergency action plan. When seconds matter, preparation saves lives. We’ll show you real-world examples where quick action made all the difference.
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TendoNova: Less Invasive Way to Treat Tendon Pain
Morning Medical Update
Tendon pain can limit mobility and linger for months. Sometimes rest and rehab aren’t enough. A new generation of a minimally invasive device in the hands of doctors at The University of Kansas Health System is now helping patients avoid surgery and get the relief they need.
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Living with Stage 4 Cancer: Jenny’s Journey of Hope and Renewal
Morning Medical Update
Jenny Nelson’s cancer returned as stage 4, but she’s not letting it define her. With care from The University of Kansas Cancer Center and support from her family, she’s living life fully—renewing vows, embracing love, and proving cancer can’t touch the joy of a well-lived life.
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Kidney Transplant between Mother and Son
Morning Medical Update
Born with a rare condition called 'prune belly' syndrome, he faced impossible odds—until his mother gave him the ultimate gift: a life-saving organ transplant. Now thriving in grade school, his journey is a powerful testament to love, resilience, and the life-changing impact of organ donation.
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New Treatment for Epilepsy
Morning Medical Update
Her seizures started when she was just a baby. An implant only brought partial relief. Now a new treatment greatly reducing this patient’s seizures.
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Epilepsy Under Control and Finally Driving
Morning Medical Update
She’s in her 30’s and reaching a new milestone thanks to an implant that controls her seizures. Patient Mallory Contreras and her doctor talk about how her life has changed.
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Celebrating Emergency Department and Trauma Nurses
Morning Medical Update
Calm in chaos, first to help, and last to rest. Emergency Department and Trauma nurses do it all, and we are taking you inside their worlds. See what it really takes to work the front lines.
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The Healing Power of Music by Patients for Patients
Morning Medical Update
Music, medicine and whole lot of heart. There’s an incredible story behind a recent jam session inside a Lee’s Summit infusion clinic. Meet the patients turned performers and the nurses who believe in more than just medicine.
info_outlinePatients need to celebrate moments that matter as they recover. One patient celebrates 100 days in his medical journey- another finally says, “I do.” Meet the team helping patients get better and truly live life no matter the geography.