I’m often asked…”why did you start Our Health Matters magazine…?” 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 “thinking outside of the bed.” Hospital systems need to invest in housing, job development, fair ... 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 »
According to Healthy People 20/20 (a science-based, 10-year national objective for improving the health of all Americans), if a health outcome is seen to a greater or lesser extent between populations, there is a disparity. Healthy People 2020 defines a health disparity as “a particular type of health difference ... 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 »
It’s not easy raising a family, especially for parents who live in poverty. But in one area of Kansas City, Mo., there’s help available through Front Porch Alliance. During the past three of its 17 years, Front Porch Alliance has focused on youth development through its Neighborhood Families program. The ... 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 »
There are many potentially harmful effects that stress can have on your health. Do you understand the connection between your mind and body that produces stress? Recognizing common symptoms can give you a jump on managing stress. If left unmanaged, you could experience a variety of health problems ranging from ... Read More »
