By Michael Lane, Patient/Advocate Amyloidosis Army Amyloidosis is a rare heart disease that predominantly affects older African American individuals, often leading to heart failure. In the black community, 1 in 25 people carry the TTR V122I mutation (transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis) that leads to a rare, incurable, fatal heart disease. In ... Read More »
On Saturday, February 24, 2024 Our Health Matters™ presents MENTOR ME! I CAN & I WILL, a special edition and program event from 10AM – 1PM at the Gem Theater, located at 1615 East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108. This is a call to action for Black men to make a commitment to mentor ... 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 »
Fathers play a very important role in the life of their daughters. By Ruth Ramsey, Publisher Our Health Matters I accompanied Calvin, who is a “girl dad” and my nephew, to the park with his daughter, Tatyana. She wanted to play on everything. He was quick to remind her that ... 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 »
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 »
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 »
By Emmet Pierson, Jr., President & CEO Community Builders of Kansas City Coronavirus pandemic has exposed extreme disparities in housing options and availability for our working class and disadvantaged populations. In many neighborhoods across the country, it is an unofficial “state of emergency” with no clear ... Read More »
If you missed the Webinar don’t worry. You can still access the forms you need. Visit practicalbioethics.org to download and print Caring Conversations® workbook Make sure your wishes are documented. This will be one less stressful situation for your family. You’ve probably heard these three words – advance care planning ... Read More »
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