NOVEMBER 2022 SPECIAL EDITION Our Health Matters Black Men Speak: Health, Strength and Hope provides a glimpse into the lived experiences of Black men and boys, whose voices are often unheard, Until Now. Each share perspectives about their knowledge of physical and mental health challenges Black men face; obstacles overcome ... Read More »
Every family needs to know who to call and where to go when they need skilled care. Skilled care is nursing and therapy care that can only be safely and effectively performed by, or under the supervision of professionals, or technical personnel. It’s healthcare given when you need skilled nursing ... Read More »
Exercise and a well-balanced diet can help prevent bone loss, or osteoporosis. By OHM staff As we age, our bones lose the ability to replace certain cells as fast as they degrade, and if that degradation is significant, it can result in osteoporosis (bone density/bone loss), or osteopenia (loss of ... Read More »
Good habits now contribute to long-term health. By OHM staff Childhood is a critical time for developing strong, healthy bones. A balance between exercise, healthy diet, and adequate levels of calcium and vitamin D go a long way to build the kind of strong bones kids need later in life ... Read More »
Orthopedic Specialists Help People Get Back to Living the Quality of Life They Desire In the U.S., around 126.6 million people (about half the adult population) experience musculoskeletal (bone and joint) problems, says a report by the United States Bone and Joint Initiative. These issues include bone and joint diseases ... Read More »
Bone and joint injuries or conditions such as arthritis, back pain, fractures, hip and knee pain and osteoporosis can lead to chronic pain and disability. We share preventative health tips and describe some of the trending orthopedic treatment alternatives, including minimally invasive bone and joint treatment. INCREASE YOUR EXPOSURE AND ... Read More »
How are you feeling? I’m just checking on you. Are you okay? You want to talk about it? I didn’t want anything in particular; I was just thinking about you. Have you ever reached out to someone because you felt they needed cheering up, or maybe you just needed someone ... Read More »
By Jennifer Collier, Ed.D., PHR, Interim Superintendent Kansas City Public Schools We always knew that the work would continue when we regained accreditation, and we are fully committed to maintaining the momentum and progressing toward greater success. — Jennifer Collier, Ed.D., PHR At Kansas City Public Schools, ... Read More »
Our Health Matters, Swope Health Center and the Health Forward Foundation invite you to join the conversation as we present the special edition, Black Men Speak: Health, Strength and Hope this November, at a formal Town Hall event. Sponsors and advertisers receive broad exposure and will be counted among invaluable partners, all working ... Read More »
By Dr. Kirby Randolph, Stacy Davis, MA and OHM Staff Two out of every five adults report feeling anxious or depressed. It is reported that the average delay from the onset of mental health symptoms to treatment is 11 years. That’s a long time of needless suffering. Any major ... Read More »
