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OFFICER OLIVER | Extraordinary Spirit
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OFFICER OLIVER | Extraordinary Spirit

04 Sep 2019

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 »

ALEXIS OLIVARES
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ALEXIS OLIVARES

04 Sep 2019

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 | A Mind That is Not Going to Waste
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JOVON RAY | A Mind That is Not Going to Waste

04 Sep 2019

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 »

CHILDREN’S HEALTH | Mind, Body and Spirit
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CHILDREN’S HEALTH | Mind, Body and Spirit

04 Sep 2019

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 »

Kansas Saving and Restoring Lives
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Kansas Saving and Restoring Lives

17 Jul 2019

By Lee A. Norman, MD, MHS, MBA Secretary, Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Kansas State Health Officer       The opioid epidemic is considered the deadliest drug crisis in American history. Prescription and illicit opioids are driving the U.S. drug overdose epidemic – accounting for more than ... Read More »

The Opioid Crisis… | Missouri Saving and Restoring Lives
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The Opioid Crisis… | Missouri Saving and Restoring Lives

17 Jul 2019

By Randall W. Williams, MD, FACOG Missouri Director, Health & Senior Services             Randall W. Williams, MD We believe one out of three families are somehow touched by the opioid epidemic. As the director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, I have been ... Read More »

Healthcare for the Whole Person Makes Sense
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Healthcare for the Whole Person Makes Sense

07 Jan 2019

Learn how patient-centered care plays a vital role. x “Addressing the “whole person’s” health is essential for positive health outcomes and cost-effective care.” Integrated Care combines physical, mental and behavioral care in one setting. There are many ways to integrate care, and it may go by different names such as ... Read More »

Serving Others — That’s What We Do
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Serving Others — That’s What We Do

07 Nov 2018

By Captain Lionel Colon Commander of the Media Unit, Kansas City, MO Police Department I have been a police officer with the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department (KCPD) for 21 years. I’ve spent the better part of eleven years as a sergeant and detective. My current rank is captain. I’m ... Read More »

Work and Family — Making the Most of What Matters
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Work and Family — Making the Most of What Matters

07 Nov 2018

By Cori Tharp, RN Cardiovascular Services Charge Nurse St. Joseph Medical Center I have been a Registered Nurse (RN) since 1993 and currently work as a Cardiovascular Services Charge Nurse t St. Joseph Medical Center. Most of my work over the last 25 years has been in the Operating Room/Procedural ... Read More »

Balancing Family Life and Commitment to the Community
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Balancing Family Life and Commitment to the Community

07 Nov 2018

By Tara Hill, Paramedic Kansas City MO Fire Department, Station 39 I have worked in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as a paramedic for almost 20 years and with the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department for 8 years. It is a position that requires alternating 24-hour shifts. Both I and my ... Read More »

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