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Monthly Archives: April 2017

Parental Stress Can Affect Children
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Parental Stress Can Affect Children

30 Apr 2017

Learn and use techniques that can help you manage stress. Támara Hill, MS, NCC, LPC-BE, Anchored in Knowledge Counseling Being a parent can be one of the most overwhelming experiences in today’s world. Although parenting can be rewarding, the fact that you are the only reliable adult in the life ... Read More »

Consider Conscious Transformation™ for stress management
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Consider Conscious Transformation™ for stress management

30 Apr 2017

This meditative practice can help change how you think and feel By Diane Breneman, JD Attorney and Conscious Transformation Instructor Kansas City-area attorney Diane Breneman has practiced Conscious Transformation for more than 10 years, and taught the practice since 2010. She teaches group classes and works privately with clients in ... Read More »

One Woman’s On Going Battle to Manage Her Stress
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One Woman’s On Going Battle to Manage Her Stress

30 Apr 2017

One woman’s story. Our bodies react to stress in ways that can cause serious health problems. One Our Health Matters’ reader has been fighting an ongoing battle to manage her stress and improve her health. Kate started experiencing severe stress at her job a little more than 10 years ago. ... Read More »

12 Years, A Brave Step: Pursuing Health Literacy to Improve Health Outcomes
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12 Years, A Brave Step: Pursuing Health Literacy to Improve Health Outcomes

30 Apr 2017

 I’m often asked…”why did you start Our Health Matters magazine…?” When I think about that question, I have flashbacks of how I arrived here. For context, I have been in the print and visual communications business more than 25 years as Ramsey & Associates Design, a graphic design and promotional ... Read More »

Religion and Spiritual Practices Help People Cope with Stress
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Religion and Spiritual Practices Help People Cope with Stress

30 Apr 2017

Prayer has long been valuable and beneficial to overcoming difficult situations. Dr. Robert Hill, Community Consultant, Minister Emeritus – Community Christian Church Prayer and meditation have been and continue to be rich resources for relieving stress. From centuries-old Benedictine spiritual exercises to the intercessory prayers that occur during Wednesday night ... Read More »

When people find their own strength, their community prospers
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When people find their own strength, their community prospers

30 Apr 2017

“Imagine what it might feel like to have nothing but what you stand up in. You don’t even have enough money to buy yourself a bar of soap.” This plea for compassion comes from a woman named Nora. She knows what it’s like to be without the basics that make ... Read More »

Making Sense of Why Some People Experience  Poorer Health Outcomes
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Making Sense of Why Some People Experience Poorer Health Outcomes

30 Apr 2017

We Must Go Beyond Traditional Health Care Delivery By John W. Bluford, III Founder, Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute and President Emeritus, Truman Medical Centers  Ibelieve the next wave of hospital emphasis needs to be on “thinking outside of the bed.” Hospital systems need to invest in housing, job development, fair ... Read More »

Why are some Americans Healthier than Others?
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Why are some Americans Healthier than Others?

20 Apr 2017

Places where you live, work, play, and worship can play a role in your health. By Corstella Henley, MPH, CHES Regional Minority Health Consultant, Region VII (MO, IA, NE, and KS) Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Read More »

Remembering Mary Groves Bland: Missouri State Legislator and Advocate for Healthy Communities
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Remembering Mary Groves Bland: Missouri State Legislator and Advocate for Healthy Communities

20 Apr 2017

Legislative achievements focused heavily on health, social services, and education. By Arletha Manlove, daughter of Mary Groves Bland  For the more than 30 years she served in the Missouri legislature (House of Representatives and Senate), the late Mary Groves Bland worked tirelessly to help ensure better health outcomes for the ... Read More »

Oven Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
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Oven Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

20 Apr 2017

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