By Yvette Richards, Director of Community Connections St. James United Methodist Church When one looks at the needs of a community and builds a support system to meet those needs—things happen. That’s what St James united Methodist Church has been doing for many years. Located at 5540 Wayne in Kansas ... Read More »
Ms. E is the activist and advocate you need to know. On any given day in Kansas City, Missouri, Ms. E — as she prefers to be called — is working for her community. She is a fierce and passionate leader who works as hard as she leads. If you ... Read More »
By Father Justin Mathews Executive Director, Reconciliation Services “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Cor. 4:8-9 Deborah could have been crushed by the weight of trauma that she experienced at ... Read More »
Ruth’s grandmother Mamie Pearson 1900-1972 When I was a child I was reminded often to be thankful for what people did for me. My grandma, Mamie would tell me, “say thank you,” then she’d remind me that “people don’t have to do anything for you.” She was teaching a lifelong ... Read More »
By Tenille L. Lawson, PharmD, BCPS Let’s face it. Managing type 2 diabetes is like driving on a long-distance journey: you analyze the foods you eat, you work out until you sweat, you check your blood glucose (sugar)—but still you wonder, are you there yet? If you are one of ... Read More »
By Lisa Cox, Chief, Office of Public Information Missouri DHSS of Health and Senior Services Getting a flu shot is likely not on your radar right now. A California public health system has already reported a flu-associated death of a 4-year-old who had underlying health issues. While seasonal flu viruses ... Read More »
By Robert Lee Hill Community Consultant, Minister Emeritus Community Christian Church Johnny Waller is the kind of person you’d want to bring home to meet your family at holiday times, or for a birthday party, or just for dinner on a mundane midweek evening. He’s the sort of exemplary individual ... Read More »
Practicing kindness can change your life and others’. By Shantai McCray, MA, LPC Life’s Work Counseling and Consulting Think about what being kind looks like to you and simply pay it forward. It is in times like these that we are able to draw on strength we didn’t even know we had. ... Read More »
First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention and Recovery x Kansas City is moving closer towards a collaborative system of care to bridge the gaps and streamline delivery of care. In the Kansas City area, there are strong networks of support for individuals with substance use disorder that spans from detox to treatment ... Read More »
What you don’t know may surprise you. Patricia Elliott, M.Ed, RHIT By Patricia Elliott, M.Ed, RHIT Health Information Management and Coding Program Coordinator Coding Specialist Certificate Program MCCKC-Penn Valley, Health Science Institute Have you ever wondered what the coded numbers and letters are on your doctor’s bill, hospital statement or ... Read More »
