Did you know that roughly a third of U.S. homes with children have guns? In fact, an estimated 4.6 million kids live with unlocked, loaded guns. That’s a scary statistic when you think about the fact that even young toddlers are capable of finding unlocked guns in the home, and ... Read More »
By Michael Lane, Patient/Advocate Amyloidosis Army Amyloidosis is a rare heart disease that predominantly affects older African American individuals, often leading to heart failure. In the black community, 1 in 25 people carry the TTR V122I mutation (transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis) that leads to a rare, incurable, fatal heart disease. In ... Read More »
By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff Before a drug can be tested in people, the drug company or sponsor performs laboratory and animal tests to discover how the drug works and whether it’s likely to be safe and work well in humans. Before prescription and over-the-counter medications can be sold to ... Read More »
VOTER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS You are a United States citizen. You will be 18 on or before the next Election Day. You are a resident of Kansas City within Jackson County. You are pardoned, discharged or released from any felony conviction. You are not judicially declared incompetent. HOW TO REGISTER You ... Read More »
By Dennis Ridenour, President & CEO BioNexus KC There’s a common saying in the rare disease community that “rare is common.” By definition, a rare disease impacts fewer than one in 200,000 people in the U.S., but collectively, nearly 1 in 10 have a rare disease. In the Kansas City ... Read More »
National Immunization Awareness Month is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Together, we can help raise awareness about the importance of vaccinations and encourage people to talk to a healthcare provider about staying up to date on their vaccinations. ... Read More »
It is well-known that exercise provides a host of benefits to our physical health. Regular exercise such as walking or working out can also help manage depression and anxiety symptoms. HERE’S HOW: During exercise, our bodies release natural, feel-good endorphins (hormones released in the brain) that help relieve stress. It ... Read More »
Learn some of the early signs of dementia Dementia is generally defined as the progressive loss of intellectual functioning, but this does not look the same for everyone. While memory loss is one of the most common signs, initial symptoms can differ based on the type of dementia and the ... Read More »
Our special edition features the voices of Black men who offer their opinions and insights into the need to “step up” in supporting the development of young boys today. Mentor Me chronicles their experiences and shares their visions for moving the needle forward for our sons, brothers, nephews and grandsons, ... Read More »
On Saturday, February 24, 2024 Our Health Matters™ presents MENTOR ME! I CAN & I WILL, a special edition and program event from 10AM – 1PM at the Gem Theater, located at 1615 East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108. This is a call to action for Black men to make a commitment to mentor ... Read More »
