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Fitness Challenges
Science tells us that a body at rest tends to stay at rest. And that can be a problem. In fact, research shows that obesity increases the chance of suffering from COVID-19 by 40 percent.
No wonder millions of people all over the world are jumping at the chance to take online fitness challenges — exercise programs designed to maximize results in a short period of time, often just one month. The challenges can range from beginner to expert, and they encourage you to: 3 move and exercise throughout the day 3 maintain a healthy weight by being mindful of your habits 3 feel part of a community 3 set goals and work toward those milestones.
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Welcome to the Work(Out)-From-Home Generation
Here are just a few examples of the many fitness challenges you can find online:
Step It Up Challenge
If you’re not used to a lot of activity, a step challenge can be a great way to get moving. The typical activity goal is 10,000 steps a day.
Stand Challenge
Simply standing up on a regular basis can have a powerful, positive impact on your health. Office work can force you to spend up to 85 percent of your time sitting — which has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Targeted Muscle Group Challenge
These challenges help you focus on one specific part of the body where you’re looking for improvement — toned arms, a stronger core — there’s a challenge for just about everything and every body.
Talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program. Visit MyHealthKC.com to find the right primary care doctor for you.
AdventHealth Opens Full-Service Hospital in South Overland Park
The first full-service hospital to open in the Kansas City metro in 15 years, AdventHealth South Overland Park includes a birth center, surgical services, intensive care unit, heart care and more. Located at 165th and 69 Highway, the new hospital expands upon the existing emergency services, medical offices and imaging, and brings new doctors in more specialties to serve the community. Some of the services include: 3 Full-service, 24/7 Emergency Department 3 Cardiology 3 Dermatology 3 Endocrinology and Diabetes 3 Gastroenterology 3 Imaging 3 Laboratory 3 Neurosurgery 3 Pediatrics 3 Physical Therapy and Outpatient Rehab 3 Primary Care 3 Whole Health Institute 3 Women’s Imaging Center Learn more at AdventHealthKC.com/SouthOP.
Expanded Imaging Services in Roeland Park
We’re making it easier to get the important imaging you need with our convenient new Roeland Park location. Offering affordable services and flexible scheduling, this freestanding imaging center was designed with you in mind. Services include: • 3D mammography screening • Bone density screening • CT scanning • MRI • Ultrasound • X-ray Call 913-632-2634 to schedule an appointment. AdventHealth Imaging Center Roeland Park 5675 Roe Boulevard, Suite 120 Roeland Park, KS 66205
Elaine Demetroulis, MD, a Board-certified interventional cardiologist, joined AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery at Shawnee Mission in May. She welcomes new patients, ages 18 and older.
Steven Hess, MD, a Board-certified neurological surgeon, joined AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Shawnee Mission in June. He welcomes new patients.
Maria Werly, MD, a Board-certified family medicine and integrative holistic medicine physician, joined AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Lenexa in June. She welcomes new patients of all ages.
Derek Low, MD, a Board-certified pulmonologist and critical care physician, joined AdventHealth Medical Group Pulmonology at Shawnee Mission in June. He welcomes new patients, ages 18 and older.
John Liu, MD, an endocrinologist, joined AdventHealth Medical Group Endocrinology at Shawnee Mission in July. He welcomes new patients, ages 18 and older.
Kristen Strasser, MD, a Board-certified hematologist and oncologist, joined AdventHealth Medical Group Hematology Oncology at Shawnee Mission in August. She welcomes new patients, ages 18 and older.
Susan Lee, MD, and Brad Palmer, DO, Open New AdventHealth Medical Group Practice
Experienced primary care physicians Susan Lee, MD, and Bradley Palmer, DO, have joined AdventHealth Medical Group to establish a new primary care office at AdventHealth South Overland Park. Certified physician assistant Kirsten Lampe, PA-C, has also joined the practice. Lee, a Board-certified family medicine physician, and Palmer, a Board-certified internist, come to AdventHealth from a primary care practice in Mission Farms. Lampe most recently worked at an urgent care clinic in Olathe. All providers are currently accepting new patients. AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at South Overland Park 7840 W. 165th Street, Suite 160, Overland Park, KS 66223 Phone: 913-373-2141
Leading Orthopedic and Spine Care at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission earned its third consecutive certification as a
Total Joint Replacement — Hip and Knee Center of
Excellence and earned its first certification as a Center of
Excellence for Spine Surgery.
These certifications show our commitment to excellence across the spectrum of patient care and quality of care. Our orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, sports injury treatment specialists and other expert medical team members are here to help you regain your strength and confidence, so you can move about your life with less pain and more ease. For more information about our orthopedic program, contact Orthopedic Nurse Navigator Amber Keller, BSN, RN, ONC, at 913-632-2574 or KCjoint@adventhealth.com. For more information about our spine program, contact Spine Nurse Navigator Heather Roy, MS, BSN, RN, ATC, ONC at 913-676-2255 or KCspine@adventhealth.com.
A Whole New Reason to Love Where You Live
AdventHealth South Overland Park, located at 165th and Antioch in the BluHawk Development, is a 193,000-square-foot inpatient hospital designed to provide patients with access to a full suite of medical and emergency services.
Orthopedic Care at AdventHealth South Overland Park: Just when you thought living in this area couldn’t get any better.
When you need care, you don’t want to have to travel far. And now, world-class, whole person care is closer than ever for everyone who lives in the southeastern Johnson County area.
AdventHealth South Overland Park is now open, providing patients with easy access to a full suite of hospital and emergency services — including our leading orthopedic care.
“I live in South OP. It’s great to have emergency care, and most specialty care right here in my backyard. This hospital will be a great asset to those in north Miami county as well. Now they don’t have to ‘drive to the city’ for excellent, compassionate care. This is an awesome addition,” said Jeffrey Salin, DO, Orthopedic Surgery Specialist.
Located within the BluHawk development near 159th Street and 69 Highway, AdventHealth South Overland Park means that no matter where you are in Johnson County, the experts of AdventHealth are nearby.
“AdventHealth’s dedication to excellence is apparent when you see the quality and detail put into the new hospital. We are very excited to bring high-quality orthopedic care to such a great, new facility,” said Michael Dempewolf, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon.
Of course, when you experience debilitating joint, back, or neck pain, it can be hard to do the things you enjoy most. But you have every reason to hope for an active future.
“We have the capability to cover the entire musculoskeletal system, that includes being able to perform outpatient total joint replacements,” said Salin.
The experts at AdventHealth South Overland Park offer many innovative orthopedic treatment options, from physical therapy and pain management to sports injury treatments and advanced surgical procedures.
“At this new facility, we will provide both surgical and nonsurgical orthopedic services. At our fingertips, we have the newest technologies for imaging, including digital x-rays, MRIs, and CT scans as well as state-of-theart operating rooms and surgical equipment,” said Dempewolf.
New facility. Same commitment to whole person care.
AdventHealth continues to introduce innovative procedures and acquire the latest medical technology as we help our neighbors live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
The goal is to help find the orthopedic treatment option that best fits your needs while providing the whole-person approach to care you deserve. “Today, we address the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of our patients,” said Salin.
“Through conservative, nonsurgical treatment options and innovative surgical techniques, we create care plans backed by research and clinical results, tailored perfectly to individual needs. That’s our desire — to bring you back to wholeness, to restore the parts of you that need healing,” said Dempewolf.
Let us help you live the life you love for many years to come. Let us help you heal in body, mind and spirit. For more information about Orthopedic care at AdventHealth South Overland Park, call 913-373-2000 or visit AdventHealthKC.com/SouthOP.
Michael Dempewolf, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon, AdventHealth
Dr. Dempewolf brings his specialty in Sports Medicine to AdventHealth. His primary focus is open and arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. Dr. Dempewolf is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. He continues to pursue his passion of treating athletes in conjunction with Johnson County Community College, Kansas City Monarchs Baseball Club, and the Kansas City Blues Rugby organizations.
Jeffrey Salin, DO, Orthopedic Surgery Specialist, AdventHealth
Dr. Salin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializing in total joint replacement. He uses minimally invasive techniques in his treatments including the minimally invasive (ASI- anterior supine intramuscular) direct anterior approach to the hip. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO) and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
