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Kelly Overcomes Breast Cancer While Celebrating Key Life Milestones

Now, on the 14th anniversary of her diagnosis, Kelly, 43, is cancer free and grateful for the care she received at Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit and Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.

10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating

It’s hard to believe we’re already so deep into 2025—and somehow, the holidays are here. Ready or not.

After 17 years working as a dietitian, the most common thing I tell my patients when discussing the holidays is, “Thankfully they come, and thankfully they go.”  

If you’re like me, I do well most months of the year in staying on track with my health and fitness goals. Better yet, I’ve noticed my habits becoming more habitual as I age. Even so, I’m reminded how hard it can be to get back into a comfortable routine after the holiday derailments each December.

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KCTV: Early On-Set Breast Cancer and the Importance of Early Detection

While the mortality rate for breast cancer in the U.S. has significantly declined from its peak in 1989, incidence among younger women has steadily increased each year since 2001, according to the American Cancer Society.

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Lacey Reeter Named Hedrick Medical Center Employee of Quarter – Third Quarter 2025

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (Oct. 24, 2025) — Lacey Reeter, a pharmacy technician at Hedrick Medical Center, was honored as the hospital's Employee of the Quarter for third quarter of 2025. Catherine Hamilton, administrator, presented the award to Reeter at a ceremony held in her honor.

The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, goes above and beyond to support colleagues, or assists and comforts patients and their families.

Hedrick Medical Center and Livingston County Health Center To Host Fall Prevention Event

Chillicothe, Missouri – Hedrick Medical Center, in partnership with Livingston County Health Center, will host an Aging in Place event focused on fall prevention. The Fall Prevention Fair will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m.–noon in The Gardens at Hedrick Medical Center. 

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Hedrick Medical Center Receives Top Rating by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Hedrick Medical Center is the only critical access hospital in Missouri to receive a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Hedrick Medical Center Auxiliary Awards Scholarships

Ten scholarships have been awarded to the following students pursuing degrees in the health care field.

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Lorrinda Suddith Named Hedrick Medical Center Employee of Quarter – Second Quarter 2025

Lorrinda Suddith, a registered nurse at Hedrick Medical Center, was honored at a ceremony held in her honor.

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Regain Your Confidence: Take Control of Your Pelvic Floor Health

Urinary incontinence affects millions of women, and many believe it’s something they just must live with. It’s not.