Swope Health will participate in the Juneteenth KC Health Expo, 12 pm -5 pm, Saturday, June 18 at Black Archives of Mid-America, 1722 E 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108. The Health Expo features dozens of organizations providing health information and services, free, to the community. Swope Health will offer free at-home COVID-19 …
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is changing to a simpler, shorter number – 988. Starting on July 16, 2022, to reach the hotline you will be able to call 988 instead of 1-800-273-8255. The new three-digit code works in the same way that 911 works for an emergency hotline, reaching local resources wherever you are …
National Health Center Week (August 7 – 13) is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades. Swope Health’s participation in National Health Center Week helps us highlight the essential services that make our organization successful. From the very beginning …
The United Way of Greater Kansas City has developed a new program, Impact 100, an annual list of the 100 most impactful community partners that United Way will invest in. Swope Health is proud to be named as one of the Impact 100 organizations addressing the most vital health and human service needs leading provider …
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Swope Health has launched a new video podcast called One on One with Swope Health, and the first episode is available now. The podcast features Eric Wesson, managing editor and publisher of The Call, in conversation with Kansas Citians about issues of importance to the community’s health and wellbeing. In this first episode, Eric talks …
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Addressing Gun Violence in Public Spaces Swope Health President and CEO Jeron Ravin JD will be part of a panel sponsored by American Public Square at Jewell on “Addressing Gun Violence in Public Spaces.” The event is 6 -7:30 pm Wednesday. Aug. 17, in person at the Johnson County Central Resource Library, Carmack Room, 9875 …
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2022. The designation is a tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have enriched and influenced society. In recognition of the contributions of Hispanic Americans in the Kansas City-area, Swope Health sponsors three free, online lunchtime events: Noon, Thursday, Oct. 6 with John …
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Swope Health’s campaign, This is What Healthy Feels Like, was honored with a Silver Telly Award for creative excellence in local/regional advertising. The campaign was produced with Dobies Health Marketing, a Kansas City-based marketing and branding firm focused on healthcare. The television spot and integrated campaign were designed to communicate the Swope Health promise and …
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Our Health Matters Launches Special Edition Focused on Black Men Our Health Matters (TM) announces a special edition titled “Black Men Speak: Health, Strength, and Hope” available on November 19, 2022. Jeron Ravin, J.D., President and CEO of Swope Health, joins Our Health Matters as a lead sponsor and Editorial Director to ensure that this …
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We are in the midst of flu season in Kansas City and the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there have been 24 million illnesses nationwide, with 260,000 hospitalizations and 16,000 deaths from the flu. The best way to fight the spread of the flu is by taking the influenza vaccination, …
