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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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,
