Kansas City, Kan- The Morning Medical Update special edition celebrates the Kansas City Chiefs' pursuit of a third consecutive Super Bowl win. Former Chiefs wide receiver Gehrig Dieter shares his experiences, emphasizing the excitement and hard work leading up to the game.

Dr. Paul Schroeppel discusses the team's preparation, including nutrition, hydration, and injury management.

The Hunt Family Foundation has donated $2.4 million to the University of Kansas Health System and support local cancer survivors through initiatives like the Crucial Catch game.

The segment highlights the dedication of the Chiefs' medical team and the community's enthusiasm.

Gehrig Dieter, Chiefs Ambassador & Super Bowl LIV Champion

• Gehrig emphasizes team leaders like Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones maintain high confidence and lead by example.
• He also discusses the importance of community and partnerships.

Dr. Paul Schroeppel, Clinical Service Chief Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, The University of Kansas Health System

• Dr. Schroeppel discusses the focus on nutrition, hydration, and sleep to optimize player performance during Super Bowl week.
• He explains the importance of recovery modalities and maintaining player health and safety.
• Dr. Schroeppel also describes his role on the sidelines during the game, ensuring quick and effective care for any injuries.

Monday, Feb 10 at 8 a.m. We celebrate a week of love! Caregivers Need to Care for Themselves: We explore the love between a father with Alzheimer’s and his son. Carlos Olivas quit his job to be his dad’s caretaker but soon learned he needed to take care of himself too.

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