By Barbara Mitchell Community Health Division Director, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment In Kansas, there are approximately 70 infectious diseases that are reportable to Kansas Department of Health and Environment—everything from chickenpox to tularemia (“rabbit fever”). Reporting of diseases help track the trend and prevent further spread. Infectious ... Read More »
By Jennifer Schuster MD, MSCI Children’s Mercy Kansas City Don’t let a respiratory illness put a damper on your holiday fun! Since the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory viruses can be unpredictable so being prepared is important. Here’s what you need to know to help keep your family safe and ... Read More »
By OHM Staff Jeron Ravin J.D., President & CEO (center), Heath Rath, MS, Executive Director (left) and community partners join in ribbon-cutting for PACE grand opening. According to the AARP, 76% of adults aged 50+ prefer to stay in their homes as they age. Expanding our mission to provide services ... Read More »
By OHM Staff A dedicated team led by Dr. Esmat Sadeddin provides academic medicine for all hepatitis C patients regardless of their ability to pay. “I truly feel proud of my team! Over the last four years, we have cared for over 350 hepatitis C patients, most of which achieved ... Read More »
By Rae Sedgwick Ph.D., J.D. Clinical and Consulting Psychologist Attorney at Law We were sitting under a canopy of stars, talking about breast cancer—hers and mine. She is a young mother of three preschoolers; I am single, in my sixties. The high school track below us is filled with cancer ... Read More »
Mary Whitaker had just given birth to her third child when she began feeling ill. She was lightÂheaded and started experiencing a pulsating pain on the side of her head and neck. As a new mom and foster parent, she assumed she just needed some rest. Mary called her husband ... Read More »
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. Each year about 264,000 women get breast cancer, and 42,000 women die from the disease. Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years and older. About 9% of all new cases of breast ... Read More »
By Jenna Phelps Assistant Prosecutor, Domestic Violence Domestic violence and violence-related crimes heavily impact the Kansas City community. According to the Kansas City Missouri Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit and Kansas City Municipal Court records, the Prosecutor’s office files over 5,000 domestic violence cases yearly. Often ... Read More »
At the start of my business career I had the privilege of working with Samuel U. Rodgers, MD, MPH, a highly respected physician and the founder of the first FQHC (federally-qualified community health center) in Missouri. Dr. Rodgers commanded the room with his warm and compassionate demeanor and ... Read More »
Our world is filled with chaos, uncertainty and perplexities in every segment of society, including local and national governments, schools, universities, our homes, workplaces and the communities in which we live. What kind of future lies ahead for our children when some of the highest offices of government pass divisive ... Read More »
