Spicy snacks could be doing serious harm to your kid’s digestive system, sometimes leading to gastritis or ulcers. In the pediatric emergency room doctors talk about the “hot spicy snacks sign” when a child comes in with abdominal pain and has bright red dust on their fingers, it’s probably the ... Read More »
I’m sure these are words many of us have said or heard in our lifetime. What’s great about this is — it’s true! Just think, we too, were the hope of our parents and community. They were counting on us to do better than they did, solve society’s problems and ... Read More »
Three important facts to know about measles. By Tenille L. Lawson, PharmD, BCPS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 1,203 measles cases nationwide as of August 15, 2019. This number of cases is the highest report since 2000 the year measles was declared eliminated in the United ... Read More »
By Tim DeWeese Director, Johnson County Mental Health Our ultimate aim should be to promote student well-being, prevent the development and/or worsening of mental health problems, and improve the effectiveness of education. This is dependent on our ability to connect young people and their families to the most appropriate level ... Read More »
By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff Another summer break is in the books, and school is back in session. The routine, schedule and structure are back in place, along with homework and after-school activities. Whether your child is just starting their academic career or moving on to the next grade level, ... Read More »
By Christopher Leitch Community Relations Coordinator, Johnson County Library Reading is a major public health issue. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, talking, singing, and reading to a child are essential for early brain development which is connected to better health outcomes later in life. Similar studies show that ... Read More »
A huge smile and big hug is all his fans require. Eight-year-old Oliver Davis is a second grader at Brookwood Elementary School, in Overland Park, Kansas. He is affectionately known as “Officer Oliver” and needless to say, is in a league of his own. I saw Officer Oliver on a ... Read More »
Off to a Great Start – Living an Active and Healthy Life At age 11, Alexis is a sixth grader, who is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. She attends Foreign Language Academy. Alexis is very active. Her mother describes her as being high energy, very driven and always giving ... Read More »
JoVon Ray is a 17-year-old senior at Raytown South High School. He is off to a great start and working hard to score a successful finish. History is his favorite subject because he enjoys learning about the past. After graduation, he has his sight on going to college on a ... Read More »
The start of the school year is a perfect time to explore all aspects of wellness relating to our children. The health of the child encompasses mind, body and soul. Our Health Matters is committed to helping parents understand and address the health of their children — from food to ... Read More »
