October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, a month that is designated to promote healthy sleeping habits for newborns and raise awareness about sleep-related risks to infants. “At Swope Health, we provide safe sleep education with every parent enrolled in the Healthy Start program, every day – not just in October,” said Ahkeya Howard, Lead Community […]
Flu shots are now available at all Swope Health locations. You are invited (and encouraged) to come in for your vaccine, which is especially important during the current coronavirus pandemic. “We are very concerned about the upcoming flu season, combined with COVID-19,” said Dr. Jennifer Frost, interim Chief Medical Officer at Swope Health. “We […]
Trick or treating in the age of COVID-19? Yes, it sounds scary but Swope Health has a solution – a new, drive-through version of our annual Treat Town! Please plan to join us 6:30-8:30 pm Saturday, Oct. 31, for a drive-through version of our annual Treat Town. This year, our 25th annual event is redesigned […]
Are you registered to vote? There’s still time – you can register to vote in the November election until Oct. 7. Come to Swope Health, 10 am to noon on Mondays, where you can register, request a mail-in ballot or absentee ballot, get your application notarized or learn more about your polling place and what […]
Swope Health is proud to announce it has received three quality improvement awards from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The three awards total $143,464. The awards are: National Quality Leaders award, for $72,714. This award goes to the top 1 to 2 percent of health centers that meet or exceed national benchmarks. […]
Starting Monday, Sept. 28, Swope Health will offer flu shots at all locations. “We are very concerned about the upcoming flu season, combined with COVID-19,” said Dr. Jennifer Frost, interim Chief Medical Officer at Swope Health. “We encourage everyone six months or older to get a flu shot.” The flu – by itself – […]
Dr. Ning Haluck, a pediatrician at Swope Health Central, leads a program to train clinical associates in best practices in caring for asthma in kids, which resulted in a national recognition for the program. Dr. Haluck is part of the University of Missouri School of Medicine’s Asthma program, which won the American Board of Medical […]
These are stressful times. COVID-19 affects everyone: Your neighbors, friends, colleagues, community, children, elder adults, family – even you. If you need help coping, Swope Health is here for you. We mean it when we say we’re in this together! We’ll help you learn new coping skills, provide information to keep you and your family […]
National Community Health Center Week is Aug. 9-15, 2020, a time designated to celebrate the long record of success by Community Health Centers in delivering quality health care. Swope Health is proud to support the effort. At Swope Health, we will be participating in national, regional and local celebrations, including a thank you […]
Here’s a reminder for the Kansas City community about how you can take steps to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. To keep yourself safe: Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Clean hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol (rub hands together until they feel […]
