February 5, 2007 - Speech-language evaluation can help determine difficulty

In a recent parent-teacher conference, your child's teacher expressed concern that your child may have a problem with certain speech or language skills. Or perhaps while talking to your child, you noticed your child is stuttering... more

February 5, 2007 - ABCs important for good health

Knowing ones ABCs takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to health.

"There are checklists which serve as diagnostic aids when determining if a lesion or mole is normal or abnormal," said Dr. Mark Kaminski, Dermatologist.

The checklists, utilized by health professionals... more

April 10, 2006 - National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week provides the profession with a unique opportunity to increase public understanding of and appreciation for, clinical laboratory personnel. This activity takes place... more

April 3, 2006 - SWMC Auxiliary receives award

As stated in the Mariah Carey hit "Hero," - "Lord knows dreams are hard to follow. But don't let anyone tear them away. Hold on. There will be tomorrow. In time you'll find the way..."  And in the case of true heroes... more

February 13, 2006 - Engineering

Engineering has been called the "invisible profession" or the "stealth profession" because most  people have no clue what engineers do. This is unfortunate, because everything in society is linked to engineering.

A 1998 poll indicated 61 percent of adults... more

December 19, 2005 - It's Flu Season!

What is Influenza (the Flu)?

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent this illness... more

December 12, 2005 - Avian Flu - Only a Matter of Time

It's inevitable.
        
That's what health experts say about the chances of Avian Influenza – commonly known as bird flu – coming to the United States.

"Over the past 300 years, ten influenza pandemics have occurred among humans," said Dr. Hubert Peterson... more

December 5, 2005 - Congressman visits SWMC

Automation of medical records, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement and immigration were top topics discussed during a visit Tuesday by Congressman Jerry Moran to Southwest Medical Center, where he met with... more

November 28, 2005 - Giving is key to wealth

Thanksgiving – a day to give thanks for what we have and a day to remember that it is giving which makes us truly wealthy.

One day in May of 2002, Liberal resident Leslie Coker discovered something that would give her cause for thanks and ultimately reinforce... more

November 14, 2005 - HIS employees vital to health care system

Quality information is essential to all aspects of today's healthcare system. Health information management (HIM) is the body of knowledge and practice that ensures the availability of health information to facilitate... more