Learn how to properly care for your childâs teeth. By Brenda Bohaty, DDS, MSD, Ph.D. University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 37% of children (ages 2-8 years) have dental cavities in primary (baby) teeth. Although dental caries ... Read More »
By Wynter Rice, OD As a practicing optometrist, I tell people to never neglect their eyes, but include it as part of their annual health exams. Our goal is to always help individuals and families maintain their healthiest possible vision. Here are a few questions I often get from patients ... Read More »
Adopting healthy habits early pays off. Omar and Margaret Martinez sat down with Our Health Matters to discuss how they work to maintain a healthy lifestyle. And it doesnât involve a gym membership. Omar and Margaret decided years ago to change the way they ate, and they are now passing ... Read More »
Reduce the negative impact of stress and put your personal well-being and health first. Lori Boyajian-OâNeill, D.O., Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Centerpoint Medical Center S tress is a normal part of life no matter your ageâand, in fact, a limited amount of stress can actually be good for ... Read More »
 Iâm often asked…âwhy did you start Our Health Matters magazine…?â When I think about that question, I have flashbacks of how I arrived here. For context, I have been in the print and visual communications business more than 25 years as Ramsey & Associates Design, a graphic design and promotional ... Read More »
We Must Go Beyond Traditional Health Care Delivery By John W. Bluford, III Founder, Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute and President Emeritus, Truman Medical Centers  Ibelieve the next wave of hospital emphasis needs to be on âthinking outside of the bed.â Hospital systems need to invest in housing, job development, fair ... Read More »
