OBESITY IS A RISK FACTOR FOR MANY CHRONIC DISEASES AND SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS, such as heart disease, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. At a time when more than 30% of adults in Kansas and Missouri are considered obese, making healthy lifestyle choices is more important than ever. Making ... Read More »
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 »
Places where you live, work, play, and worship can play a role in your health. By Corstella Henley, MPH, CHES Regional Minority Health Consultant, Region VII (MO, IA, NE, and KS) Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Read More »
It’s OK to seek the assistance and the support of a mental health counselor. Robert Shermer, MS, LPC and Maurice Pearl MSW, LMSW, CCDP-D Heartland Center for Behavioral Change Have you ever been walking down a sidewalk and jump in terror thinking you’ve come across a snake but in reality, ... Read More »
There are many articles, headlines and political debates about the high cost of health care in the United States — 17% of gross domestic product, which is the total value of goods and services provided in a country during one year. Yet, the health status of Americans, and the resulting ... Read More »
Clyde McQueen, President & CEO, Full Employment Council Access to gainful employment is a social determinant of health. A meaningful career and/or a defined career path creates a feeling of direction, control and optimism. It is a fact that employment that offers workers a living wage provides income and stability ... Read More »
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. In Kansas, it is the second leading cause of cancer death. Despite these seemingly scary numbers, colorectal cancer is a treatable disease if caught early. The message is clear regarding ... Read More »
When wealth determines health… When it comes to health, there are many factors that influence how long and how well people will live, from the quality of their education to the cleanliness of their environment. But of all social determinants of health, research shows there is one that is perhaps ... Read More »
