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Keeping Marijuana Out of the Hands of Children
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Keeping Marijuana Out of the Hands of Children

17 Jul 2019

Legal marijuana products can be harmful. By Vince Ortega, Director Jackson County COMBAT Missouri recently joined more than 30 states to legalize medical marijuana. Ten states have also passed laws that no longer make it illegal to possess and use marijuana for recreational purposes. These laws can send mixed signals ... Read More »

Ways to Talk to Kids About Alzheimer’s Disease
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Ways to Talk to Kids About Alzheimer’s Disease

12 Sep 2018

By Támara Hill, MS, NCC, CCTP, LPC Discussing a loved one’s failing physical and mental health is a challenge for many. As a child and adolescent trauma therapist, many families come to me for help in discussing a loved one’s declining health. The reality of a loved one losing their ... Read More »

New measures in fight against opioid crisis in Missouri takes effect.
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New measures in fight against opioid crisis in Missouri takes effect.

09 Sep 2017

In July 2017, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens signed into law new opioids legislation that goes into effect August 28th giving Missourians three new tools in the fight against this epidemic.  Two of these measures are aimed at saving lives in the event of an overdose. The first provision authorizes Department ... Read More »

Parental Stress Can Affect Children
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Parental Stress Can Affect Children

30 Apr 2017

Learn and use techniques that can help you manage stress. Támara Hill, MS, NCC, LPC-BE, Anchored in Knowledge Counseling Being a parent can be one of the most overwhelming experiences in today’s world. Although parenting can be rewarding, the fact that you are the only reliable adult in the life ... Read More »

Religion and Spiritual Practices Help People Cope with Stress
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Religion and Spiritual Practices Help People Cope with Stress

30 Apr 2017

Prayer has long been valuable and beneficial to overcoming difficult situations. Dr. Robert Hill, Community Consultant, Minister Emeritus – Community Christian Church Prayer and meditation have been and continue to be rich resources for relieving stress. From centuries-old Benedictine spiritual exercises to the intercessory prayers that occur during Wednesday night ... Read More »

When people find their own strength, their community prospers
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When people find their own strength, their community prospers

30 Apr 2017

“Imagine what it might feel like to have nothing but what you stand up in. You don’t even have enough money to buy yourself a bar of soap.” This plea for compassion comes from a woman named Nora. She knows what it’s like to be without the basics that make ... Read More »

Remembering Mary Groves Bland: Missouri State Legislator and Advocate for Healthy Communities
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Remembering Mary Groves Bland: Missouri State Legislator and Advocate for Healthy Communities

20 Apr 2017

Legislative achievements focused heavily on health, social services, and education. By Arletha Manlove, daughter of Mary Groves Bland  For the more than 30 years she served in the Missouri legislature (House of Representatives and Senate), the late Mary Groves Bland worked tirelessly to help ensure better health outcomes for the ... Read More »

Commuting in Kansas City Just Got Easier
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Commuting in Kansas City Just Got Easier

20 Apr 2017

Carpool matching service and app help users find alternatives to driving alone.  Whether on a bike, on the bus or behind the wheel, commuters in the Kansas City region now have improved ways to come together and share the ride. RideshareKC has updated its ride-matching service, including an improved web ... Read More »

Not In Our Backyards, Either
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Not In Our Backyards, Either

20 Apr 2017

Low-income, minority communities more likely to be polluted Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff  For the last few years, residents of Flint, Michigan have been dealing with lead-contaminated water. For the last 11 years, residents in neighborhoods on Kansas City, Missouri’s east side have been trying to get answers about a strong ... Read More »

Front Porch Alliance Uses Home Visits to Help Strengthen Families
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Front Porch Alliance Uses Home Visits to Help Strengthen Families

20 Apr 2017

 It’s not easy raising a family, especially for parents who live in poverty. But in one area of Kansas City, Mo., there’s help available through Front Porch Alliance. During the past three of its 17 years, Front Porch Alliance has focused on youth development through its Neighborhood Families program. The ... Read More »

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