By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff Make Changes Now for Better Health If we don’t get a handle on stress, we are headed for the next big public health crisis. This is the warning from the American Psychological Association (APA) in response to data from the Stress in America: A National ... Read More »
Ruth Ramsey, publisher of Our Health MattersTM received the 2021 Friend of Medicine Award from the Kansas City Medical Society, the association of physicians across greater Kansas City. The Friend of Medicine Award recognizes a non-physician for outstanding service to medicine. “Since 2005, Our Health Matters has provided valuable preventive ... Read More »
Together We Can Make a Difference Caregivers now have information that links them to vital resources that support their and their loved one’s needs. Jim Nunnelly, radio host of Plain Talk About Diabetes, Our Health MattersTM and AARP Kansas City thank those who participated in developing the first Caregivers Community Resource ... Read More »
We salute cancer SURVIVORS for their determination to fight cancer. And for displaying resiliency that inspires others! Advances in early detection and personalized cancer treatment have produced millions of cancer survivors and more people living longer with cancer. For those living with cancer, stay strong and know that you are ... Read More »
Our Healthy KC Eastside, or OHKCE, is striving to reduce the burden of COVID-19 and chronic diseases in Kansas City, Missouri’s Eastside. Walk-In clinics and Pop-up Vaccination Clinic Events. Make Plans To Get Vaccinated Today! Read More »
By Tenille L. Lawson. PharmD, BCPS Medical Writer Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). HPV is responsible for causing certain types of cancers and genital warts. The CDC recommends vaccination for pre-teens to protect ... Read More »
Mark is one of many who are now eligible to apply for MO HealthNet Medicaid insurance. Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare and resources that enable them to get the medical attention they need. In August of 2020 the ballot issue for Medicaid Expansion that increased the income eligible amount ... Read More »
The reasons may (or may not) surprise you. By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff Writer It’s hard to believe that anyone would keep a cancer diagnosis a secret, especially from their closest loved ones. It is not the norm, but it does happen. Retired mental health nurse, Nancy, shares a couple ... Read More »
October is Cancer Awareness Month. Thousands of cancer survivors are celebrating more “Birthdays” and know they are blessed to have benefited from advancements in personalized cancer medicine and treatment. We should applaud scientists, researchers and cancer medical specialists for their relentless drive to find cures and treatments for all types ... Read More »
By Emmet Pierson, Jr., President & CEO Community Builders of Kansas City Coronavirus pandemic has exposed extreme disparities in housing options and availability for our working class and disadvantaged populations. In many neighborhoods across the country, it is an unofficial “state of emergency” with no clear ... Read More »
