Swope Health recently was honored to receive the International Relations Council’s (IRC) 2019 Award for Contributions to the Community. This award is given to an individual, organization or company who has contributed to economic growth in the area and has shown exemplary service to their community. The IRC, through a release announcing the award stated: “For …
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Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt heard first-hand from Swope Health providers, peer counselors, social service providers, rehabilitative housing specialists, public defenders and the police department about needs in combatting the opioid abuse issue in the Kansas City area. The discussion, held at Swope Health Central, was part of the Attorney General’s listening tour to better …
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On Aug. 26, 2019, Swope Health announced the appointment of our new President and Chief Executive Officer Jeron Ravin. Here are some early questions we had for Jeron: What attracted you to the position? Without question, it was the chance to work at Swope Health. I have always found FQHCs at the intersection of mission-driven …
At Swope Health, associates use trauma-informed care techniques to offer support and coping skills to help people who feel depressed, frightened, angry, helpless, overwhelmed or stressed. “Trauma-informed care is an awareness that everyone experiences trauma in their lives, in some way or another,” said Laurie Cox, Director of Integrated Recovery Services. “We understand that trauma …
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