By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff Across the country, in Missouri, and right here in Kansas City, third-grade students are struggling to read at or above their grade level. “Locally, only about one-fourth of third graders are reading at grade level,” says Dr. Robin Henderson, Chief Program Officer at SchoolSmartKC. The ... Read More »
By Dianne Maddix, MA, BA Grief has been defined in many ways, but most definitions share the key component that grief is an emotional response to a significant loss in one’s life. It has been variously described as mental, emotional, behavioral, psychological and social responses to a loss. While most ... Read More »
By Jamesia Donato, MD Board Certified Neonatologist Sunflower Neonatology Associates As a former NICU mama, I know personally that our voices can be muffled. While I could tell countless stories of the unnamed families with whom I’ve run the NICU marathon, I choose to share my own journey to “the ... Read More »
In September 2005, our fourth edition of Our Health Matters™ featured the headline: “What Doctors Know Is Not Necessarily What You Understand.”  This title reflected the voice of our mission to increase your knowledge and equip you with an understanding of the doctor-patient relationship. My Publisher’s Greeting was titled Life ... Read More »
