By Rae Sedgwick Ph.D., J.D. Clinical and Consulting Psychologist Attorney at Law We were sitting under a canopy of stars, talking about breast cancer—hers and mine. She is a young mother of three preschoolers; I am single, in my sixties. The high school track below us is filled with cancer ... Read More »
Mary Whitaker had just given birth to her third child when she began feeling ill. She was lightheaded and started experiencing a pulsating pain on the side of her head and neck. As a new mom and foster parent, she assumed she just needed some rest. Mary called her husband ... Read More »
Immunizations can save your child’s life. If we continue vaccinating now, and vaccinating completely, parents in the future may be able to trust that some diseases of today will no longer be around to harm their children in the future. Everyone knows about the importance of car seats, baby gates ... Read More »
Justin Nichols, BSN, RN Health Services Coordinator Kansas City Indian Center Ask yourself, “What do I need to do to live my healthiest life?” As men, we tend to wait until something goes wrong to seek out help with our health. Three of the main parts ... Read More »
WHAT’S NEXT — JUNE 2023 Edition Men, Your Health Matters According to the CDC, 13% of men in the US, 18 years and older, are in fair or poor health. There are a few reasons why some men avoid getting regular checkups or delay scheduling doctor visits. We explain what ... Read More »
Exercise and a well-balanced diet can help prevent bone loss, or osteoporosis. By OHM staff As we age, our bones lose the ability to replace certain cells as fast as they degrade, and if that degradation is significant, it can result in osteoporosis (bone density/bone loss), or osteopenia (loss of ... Read More »
By Tenille L. Lawson PharmD, BCPS Medical Writer According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if you have high cholesterol, you also have higher risks of heart disease. Although maintaining a healthy cholesterol level is good for your heart, there are no symptoms to tell if it ... Read More »
By Tenille L. Lawson. PharmD, BCPS Medical Writer Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). HPV is responsible for causing certain types of cancers and genital warts. The CDC recommends vaccination for pre-teens to protect ... Read More »
Mark is one of many who are now eligible to apply for MO HealthNet Medicaid insurance. Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare and resources that enable them to get the medical attention they need. In August of 2020 the ballot issue for Medicaid Expansion that increased the income eligible amount ... Read More »
Telehealth is a promising public health tool because of its potential to significantly increase access to health care for underserved populations. It is widely believed that it can reduce healthcare costs and improve health outcomes overall. Telehealth — sometimes called telemedicine — is the use of electronic information and telecommunication ... Read More »
