A Story of Resilience and Restoration All of us are on a health journey. At any juncture along the way, we may need to make a U-turn or recalculate the direction we will take. Our Health MattersTM relishes connecting with our racially and culturally diverse community members. This interview with ... Read More »
NAMI Supports Veterans and Their Families’ Mental Health By Lemuel E. Kimes NAMI, Homefront Instructor National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Kansas City (NAMIGKC) I am a retired veteran after 21 years of service in the Navy. I personally understand many of the challenges a veteran might ... Read More »
WHAT’S NEXT — JUNE 2023 Edition Men, Your Health Matters According to the CDC, 13% of men in the US, 18 years and older, are in fair or poor health. There are a few reasons why some men avoid getting regular checkups or delay scheduling doctor visits. We explain what ... Read More »
By Rae Sedgwick. Ph.D., J.D. Clinical and Consulting Psychologist Attorney at Law Healthy families and individuals need to be in relationships. To be connected to a greater whole is essential for survival and sustainable growth physically, spiritually and mentally. A young woman remarked to me recently that ... Read More »
By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff In our 18th anniversary edition we explore factors that affect families and the places that are part of their everyday lives. Families of all types face a variety of unique challenges in their communities. The federal government establishes ten-year health goals for communities, individuals and ... Read More »
Grandparents play an important role in grandchildren’s growth and development. Meet Mrs. Walker a grandmother who treasures every minute with her grandchildren. Our Health Matters had a wonderful visit with this mother, grandmother and advocate for seniors. We’ve had many conversations with individuals and families throughout our 18 years. I ... Read More »
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 »
