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 »

  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 »

  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 »

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 »

  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 »

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 »

  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 »

  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 »

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 »

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 »