Kansas City, KS- Through partnerships with The University of Kansas Health System, the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Current are turning game-day attention into real-world impact, from emergency medical care inside the stadium to free heart screenings that may save lives. The effort includes the Current and CPKC’s “Goals for the Heart” initiative, which donates $1,000 for every goal scored to provide free cardiac calcium scores for women. One Kansas City woman says screening changed the course of her life after revealing a dangerously high calcium score and prompting early treatment. The program is already increasing participation and raising awareness about heart disease, early detection and the power of meeting people where they are — even at the ballpark.
Also, Dr. Richard Korentager talks about a new, unique pain killer, Journavx.
Dr. Richard Korentager, Plastic Surgeon, The University of Kansas Health System
Dr. Korentager introduces Journavx as a unique painkiller for moderate to severe pain.
He explains Journavx works by blocking sodium channels in peripheral nerves, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain.
Mark Puno, RN, Community Partnership Team Lead
- Mark says why it was so important to honor nurses this weekend at The K.
- He talks about how to find care when you’re a guest at The K.
Kaye Ness, Cardiac Calcium Score Educator, The University of Kansas Health System
- Kaye shares what a Cardiac Calcium Score is and how a test to determine your score works.
- She says who should know what their Cardiac Calcium Score is.
Catherine Jacobson, Patient
Catherine explains why it was important for her to know her Cardiac Calcium Score.
She talks about what getting her score saved her life.
She is grateful that due to the “Goals for the Heart” program, her test was free to her.
Missy Jenkins, Senior Vice President of Commercial, Kansas City Current
Missy explains how important women’s health and promoting the longevity of women’s lives is to the KC Current.
She says how taking a light heart moment can be the catalyst to talking about a serious topic – heart health.
Chad Baker, Chief of Staff, CPKC
- Chad explains every goal scored by the KC Current; CPKC is donating $1,000 to the University of Kansas Health System for women's heart health.
- This partnership has significantly increased the number of women getting the cardiac calcium score, with 1,300 tests given free of charge.