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 »

Ruth Ramsey, publisher of Our Health MattersTM received the 2021 Friend of Medicine Award from the Kansas City Medical Society, the association of physicians across greater Kansas City. The Friend of Medicine Award recognizes a non-physician for outstanding service to medicine. “Since 2005, Our Health Matters has provided valuable preventive ... Read More »

Jim Nunnelly, radio host of Plain Talk About Diabetes, Our Health MattersTM and AARP Kansas City thank those who participated in developing the first Caregivers Community Resource Guide. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE DIGITAL CAREGIVERS COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE Join us in thanking some of the community partners who started the conversation ... Read More »

We salute cancer SURVIVORS for their determination to fight cancer. And for displaying resiliency that inspires others! Advances in early detection and personalized cancer treatment have produced millions of cancer survivors and more people living longer with cancer. For those living with cancer, stay strong and know that you are ... Read More »

Our Healthy KC Eastside, or OHKCE, is striving to reduce the burden of COVID-19 and chronic diseases in Kansas City, Missouri’s Eastside. Walk-In clinics and Pop-up Vaccination Clinic Events. Make Plans To Get Vaccinated Today!   Read More »