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EVERY FAMILY MATTERS
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EVERY FAMILY MATTERS

07 Jun 2022

One of my favorite photos with my sons.  Values I’ve passed on to them: Don’t take anything for granted; love yourself, love your family and love others. Walter, Ruth and George.   EVERY FAMILY MATTERS Condolences can’t stop the rivers of tears and lingering heartache of families whose loved ones ... Read More »

Foster Parents Serve a Valuable Purpose
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Foster Parents Serve a Valuable Purpose

07 Jun 2022

  By Matt Hamer FosterAdopt Connect     COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on everyone, but particularly difficult on foster parents and the youth in their care. As schools closed, workplaces went remote, and health precautions made everyday life more complicated, many foster parents were unable to continue fostering. Though ... Read More »

Every Child Deserves to Be Safe and Wanted
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Every Child Deserves to Be Safe and Wanted

07 Jun 2022

  By Lacey Helmig The Children’s Place   A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds in the United States. Right here in our community, every day we learn of children who are in unsafe situations or have experienced traumatic events. The Children’s Place located in Kansas City, ... Read More »

LISTENING AND BEING PRESENT MATTERS
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LISTENING AND BEING PRESENT MATTERS

07 Jun 2022

By Sara L. Adams Development Director, Vibrant Health—Wyandotte Neighborhood Clinics, KCKS Sara (middle) enjoying time with daughter, Isabel and Sam, her son.   How do you help your adult children have positive experiences socially, mentally or educationally? I practice being a good listener when my adult child shares experiences with ... Read More »

HEALTHY FAMILIES, MIND, BODY & SPIRIT
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HEALTHY FAMILIES, MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

07 Jun 2022

  The Oliveras Family: Cristina Martinez-Oliveras, husband, Ricky Oliveras, daughter, Alexis and son, Carlos. Not pictured, son, Ivan Quinones     There are many ways in which to shape a family’s physical, mental and social well-being. Our Health Matters asked several local families to share what keeps their family focused ... Read More »

A HEALTHIER HEART STARTS WITH YOU
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A HEALTHIER HEART STARTS WITH YOU

15 Apr 2022

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Poor nutrition and unhealthy eating, lack of regular exercise, stressful environments, smoking, alcohol and substance use disorders and more, can all lead to heart disease. It cannot be emphasized enough that our lifestyle choices and family history have ... Read More »

Want a Less Stressful Life?
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Want a Less Stressful Life?

15 Apr 2022

  By Dr. Robert Lee Hill Community Consultant Managing stress is a major focus for people during this time of pandemic threat, economic uncertainty, political tensions, international conflict, and spiritual turmoil. While most of these concerns may lie beyond our personal control, we all can more effectively manage stress in ... Read More »

YOUR HEART’S RELATIONSHIP WITH CHOLESTEROL
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YOUR HEART’S RELATIONSHIP WITH CHOLESTEROL

15 Apr 2022

  By Tenille L. Lawson PharmD, BCPS Medical Writer According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if you have high cholesterol, you also have higher risks of heart disease. Although maintaining a healthy cholesterol level is good for your heart, there are no symptoms to tell if it ... Read More »

PROTECT YOUR HEART
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PROTECT YOUR HEART

15 Apr 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. One person dies every 36 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. About 659,000 people in ... Read More »

DON’T LET STRESS MANAGE YOU IN 2022
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DON’T LET STRESS MANAGE YOU IN 2022

11 Jan 2022

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 »

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