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Join us: Town Hall on Violence Prevention
Kansas City has one of the highest murder rates in the nation, currently ranked with the seventh highest homicide rate in the US. In 2022, the city
March 28 is Diabetes Alert Day
March 28 is the American Diabetes Alert Day, as named by the American Diabetes Association. It’s a day to share information about the symptoms and the health
First Saturday: Easter food, essentials giveaways
Swope Health is hosting a food and family giveaway event – please mark your calendars and plan to join us: Saturday, April 1 – “First Saturday” – food
Do you know about Colorectal Cancer?
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, as designated by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, and in the United States, by the national
Are you kidney smart?
The National Institutes of Health says March is National Kidney Month, a time to learn about kidney disease. Why should you care? To start, chronic kidney disease
Celebrating Women – All Women, All Aspects of Health
March is designated as a month to honor and celebrate women. It is the month for learning about Women’s History, especially those contributions overlooked or undervalued by
Answers about HIV and AIDS
What is HIV/AIDS? The Office on Women’s Health says: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). HIV can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). According to
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Swope Health
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Swope Health announces a four-week lecture series featuring accomplished women who will share their stories. The series runs every Wednesday in
Time for a Heart-Healthy Diet
It seems like everyone is wearing red these days, honoring the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (yes!). Some of the red is also a recognition of
Live to the Beat! Time to Learn about Heart Health
February is the month for Valentines, symbolized by big red hearts. It’s also a good time to think about your own heart, says the Centers for Disease
Important Changes to Missouri Medicaid, CHIP Eligibility
Don’t risk a gap in your Medicaid or CHIP coverage. Get ready to renew now. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Congress ruled that people receiving healthcare
Join Us for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Swope Health hosts a series of community discussions, featuring Black leaders in Kansas City. All events are free, online, and
You can help prevent the spread of the flu
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
Swope Health advertising campaign honored with Telly award
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
Coming soon: Black Men Speak: Health, Strength, Hope
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
Food, family essentials giveaway – Saturday Nov. 5
Swope Health will host a free giveaway of family essential items and foods, including Thanksgiving turkeys while supplies last, from 9 am to noon on Saturday at
Treat Town Returns! Join us on Oct. 29
The Swope Health annual trick-or-treat event will once again move outdoors with a drive-through version of Treat Town. This is our 27th year of Treat Town, a
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with us
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
Addressing mental health stigma with RESPECT
We all want to be treated with dignity, including those who have ongoing mental health issues. This truth led Joel Slack, mental health advocate, to found the
Swope Health receives T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Excelsior Springs School District KidsCARE clinic
New clinic to provide pediatric, dental care to Excelsior Springs students KANSAS CITY, MO (Sept. 28, 2021) – Swope Health, the voice of community health and leading
Swope Health Kicks Off Naming Campaign for PACE KC Adult Wellness Center
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug. 29, 2022) – Area business leaders and foundations helped Swope Health raise funds while honoring their loved ones and the mission of their
Join us at American Public Square Aug. 17
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
Celebrate National Health Center Week with us!
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
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,
Swope Health is named one of United Way’s Impact 100
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
Join us: Town Hall on Violence Prevention
Kansas City has one of the highest murder rates in the nation, currently ranked with the seventh highest homicide rate in the US. In 2022, the city
March 28 is Diabetes Alert Day
March 28 is the American Diabetes Alert Day, as named by the American Diabetes Association. It’s a day to share information about the symptoms and the health
First Saturday: Easter food, essentials giveaways
Swope Health is hosting a food and family giveaway event – please mark your calendars and plan to join us: Saturday, April 1 – “First Saturday” – food
Do you know about Colorectal Cancer?
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, as designated by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, and in the United States, by the national
Are you kidney smart?
The National Institutes of Health says March is National Kidney Month, a time to learn about kidney disease. Why should you care? To start, chronic kidney disease
Celebrating Women – All Women, All Aspects of Health
March is designated as a month to honor and celebrate women. It is the month for learning about Women’s History, especially those contributions overlooked or undervalued by
Answers about HIV and AIDS
What is HIV/AIDS? The Office on Women’s Health says: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). HIV can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). According to
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Swope Health
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Swope Health announces a four-week lecture series featuring accomplished women who will share their stories. The series runs every Wednesday in
Time for a Heart-Healthy Diet
It seems like everyone is wearing red these days, honoring the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (yes!). Some of the red is also a recognition of
Live to the Beat! Time to Learn about Heart Health
February is the month for Valentines, symbolized by big red hearts. It’s also a good time to think about your own heart, says the Centers for Disease
Important Changes to Missouri Medicaid, CHIP Eligibility
Don’t risk a gap in your Medicaid or CHIP coverage. Get ready to renew now. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Congress ruled that people receiving healthcare
Join Us for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Swope Health hosts a series of community discussions, featuring Black leaders in Kansas City. All events are free, online, and
You can help prevent the spread of the flu
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
Swope Health advertising campaign honored with Telly award
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
Coming soon: Black Men Speak: Health, Strength, Hope
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
Food, family essentials giveaway – Saturday Nov. 5
Swope Health will host a free giveaway of family essential items and foods, including Thanksgiving turkeys while supplies last, from 9 am to noon on Saturday at
Treat Town Returns! Join us on Oct. 29
The Swope Health annual trick-or-treat event will once again move outdoors with a drive-through version of Treat Town. This is our 27th year of Treat Town, a
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with us
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
Addressing mental health stigma with RESPECT
We all want to be treated with dignity, including those who have ongoing mental health issues. This truth led Joel Slack, mental health advocate, to found the
Swope Health receives T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Excelsior Springs School District KidsCARE clinic
New clinic to provide pediatric, dental care to Excelsior Springs students KANSAS CITY, MO (Sept. 28, 2021) – Swope Health, the voice of community health and leading
Swope Health Kicks Off Naming Campaign for PACE KC Adult Wellness Center
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug. 29, 2022) – Area business leaders and foundations helped Swope Health raise funds while honoring their loved ones and the mission of their
Join us at American Public Square Aug. 17
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
Celebrate National Health Center Week with us!
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
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,
Swope Health is named one of United Way’s Impact 100
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