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Important Reasons to Vaccinate your Child
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Important Reasons to Vaccinate your Child

01 Aug 2023

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 »

Being Healthy is a Process
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Being Healthy is a Process

06 Jun 2023

    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 »

June is Men’s Health Month
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June is Men’s Health Month

04 Apr 2023

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 »

Aging Changes Our Bones
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Aging Changes Our Bones

11 Oct 2022

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 »

YOUR HEART’S RELATIONSHIP WITH CHOLESTEROL
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YOUR HEART’S RELATIONSHIP WITH CHOLESTEROL

15 Apr 2022

  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 »

Should My Kids Get the HPV Vaccine?
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Should My Kids Get the HPV Vaccine?

30 Sep 2021

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 »

Medicaid Insurance Available for More Adults — Find Out If You Qualify
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Medicaid Insurance Available for More Adults — Find Out If You Qualify

30 Sep 2021

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 »

YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION PRIVACY RIGHTS
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YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION PRIVACY RIGHTS

12 Jul 2021

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 »

Why Does My Doctor Need This Information?
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Why Does My Doctor Need This Information?

19 Aug 2020

Collecting patient information is a big part of healthcare coordination. By American Academy of Family Physicians Medical forms are an important part of your patient records. They help your healthcare provider understand your health concerns, family health history, manage billing, and protect your privacy. It is important that you provide ... Read More »

The Benefits of Going to a Geriatric Specialist
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The Benefits of Going to a Geriatric Specialist

16 Jul 2020

First published in 2018. See the original article. By Krisha McCoy A geriatrician is something more than a physician who simply cares for old people. The geriatrician should, above all, be well grounded in internal medicine, have a genuine fondness for the elderly and their problems, and be experienced in ... Read More »

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