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Longtime Physician Duo to join Swope Health, Expand Pediatric Care in Leavenworth

Leavenworth, Kan. (Dec. 8, 2023) – Swope Health, a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services in the Kansas City metro area, is pleased to announce that Drs. Heidgen and Mills, a pediatric clinic in Leavenworth serving approximately 4,600 patients, will join Swope Health, effective December 11. Dr. Debra Heidgen and Dr. Vernon Mills, two highly …

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Open House at our new KidsCARE clinic in Excelsior Springs

You are invited to join us for an Open House at our newest Swope Health KidsCARE clinic at the Excelsior Springs Early Childhood Center — 5:30 to 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 18 at 500 N. Jesse James Road.  You’ll have the opportunity to tour the clinic, meet our associates and clinicians, and learn more about …

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Swope Health Expands Operations with Leavenworth Pediatric Clinic

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 5, 2023) – Swope Health, a leading voice in community health and premier provider of quality accessible healthcare in Kansas City, announces its acquisition of Lori Ann Golon, M.D., P.A., a Leavenworth, Kansas-based pediatric practice, effective Monday, July 10. Operating hours will remain unchanged: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 …

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Childhood Immunizations

Childhood Immunizations Should Be a Top Priority

The annual observance of National Infant Immunization Week this year takes place April 24 to 30, as designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Swope Health supports this effort and encourages all families with infants to learn of the importance of routine childhood immunizations to give your baby a strong and healthy start. …

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Tenney Pediatrics open house

Join us! Swope Health KidsCARE – Tenney Pediatrics open house

You are invited to visit Swope Health’s newest location for an open house from 2-4 pm on Friday, July 22, at Swope Health KidsCARE — Tenney Pediatrics, 6501 E. 87th St., Kansas City. We’ll be celebrating the addition of the Tenney Pediatrics & Adolescents practice to the Swope Health network and family. At the open …

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, as designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.   The Children’s Bureau funds the National Child Abuse Prevention Month initiative each April with the Child Welfare Information Gateway. The purpose is to raise awareness of ways to prevent child abuse and neglect.   Swope Health will …

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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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