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Morning Medical Update

Sep 30, 2021

Cancer screenings took a nosedive in the last year despite easing of COVID restrictions. We look at the long term impact. Guests include Dr. Roy Jensen, director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, and Dr. Ronald Chen, chair of radiology oncology.


Sep 28, 2021

Dr. Kevin Ault, an OBGYN, joins us ahead of Wednesday’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting. He’ll share what he expects to hear during the meeting as too many expectant and postpartum moms are getting seriously ill with COVID-19.


Sep 27, 2021

As the season changes, fall allergies are an issue for many. Unfortunately, allergies and COVID-19 symptoms are similar: cough, shortness of breath, fatigue and a sore throat. We’ll talk with an allergist to help us tell the difference between the two.


Sep 24, 2021

Pfizer announced its vaccine is safe and effective in children ages 5 to 11, so when will it be approved by the FDA? We hear from Dr. Amol Purandare, infectious diseases physician at Children's Mercy, on what parents need to know.


Sep 23, 2021

In addition to answering community questions about COVID-19, we reported live from Arrowhead Stadium on a passionate group of bike riders traveling cross country raising money for Coast to Coast for Cancer to find a cure for cancer. We caught up with a few of the riders cycling from Colorado to Kansas City.