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HRSA pediatric competition

Swope Health wins in national HRSA pediatric competition

According to the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration, within months of the COVID-19 pandemic, data showed declining rates of vaccinations and well-child visits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that declines in vaccination coverage might leave young children and communities vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. To respond, the Maternal & Child …

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Swope Health Celebrates Black History

In honor of Black History Month, Swope Health will host a series of community discussions, featuring Black leaders in Kansas City. All events are free, online and open to all. Please plan on joining us.  Noon, Feb. 24 https://swopehealth.zoom.us/j/91975085077 U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, Congressman from Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District. Rep. Cleaver is now serving …

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Children drawing

February: Children’s Dental Health Month

At Swope Health, we are celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, with the American Dental Association. “We want to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of your overall health and oral health, starting early,” said Dr. Megan Krohn, Executive Vice President of Dental Services at Swope Health. “We know teaching preventive …

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Kidney disease

Join us: Panel on Chronic Kidney Disease

In advance of National Kidney Month in March, Swope Health will participate in a free online program to raise awareness about the risks of chronic kidney disease. The virtual meeting will be 6 pm Tuesday, Jan. 25 via Zoom. Register for this event: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZMkduyopj4iE9XAchC0… After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about …

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Vaccination event Jan. 24 in KCK

Please join us! COVID-19 vaccinations available Monday, Jan. 24, 4-7 pm at The Merc Co+op, 510 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Vaccinations available, no appointment necessary, for age 5 and up (individuals under 18 must have guardian or parent present). Event sponsored by El Centro and Swope Health.

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