Author Archives: Kimberly Oates

About Kimberly Oates

I am a Communications Coordinator with Via Christi Health specializing in wellness and disease prevention.

Register now for Girls on the Run event

Women and girls of all ages and fitness levels are invited to kick off the Mother’s Day weekend by running, walking or pushing a stroller through downtown Wichita in the Girls on the Run community walk/run Saturday, May 11. The … Continue reading

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What is pulmonary rehabilitation?

I recently had a chance to interview Jan Gold who suffered for years with activity limiting lung disease — before being referred to pulmonary rehabilitation. Pulmonary rehabilitation is designed to help patients like Jan who have chronic respiratory diseases that … Continue reading

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Register now for 5K Canta Carol Run

Via Christi is a sponsor of Wichita State University’s inaugural 5K Canta Carol run, which is a holiday fundraiser for the College of Fine Arts’ Canta in Italia study abroad program. The run is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, … Continue reading

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Vacation workout

While visiting my sister in Overland Park last weekend, I went with her to a cross-fitness gym where she and her boyfriend have been working out. Cross-fitness uses constantly varying functional movements at a relatively high intensity. Typically workouts include … Continue reading

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Join the ‘Walktober’ Wichita community challenge

October is my favorite month, not only because of my birthday on the 19th, but because of the weather. I enjoy taking my workouts outside to take advantage of the cool autumn air.  One great way to enjoy the fall … Continue reading

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Sugar snap peas spark kids’ interest

It’s a snap—a sugar snap pea that is. At a recent family barbeque, my sister introduced her small children to sugar snap peas.  I was sitting with the kids when my sister came over and said. “Hey, look it snaps!” … Continue reading

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