Entries by Health Partnership Clinic

National Suicide Prevention Month: Know who’s at risk and the warning signs.

Post written by Tristen Winston, MA, PsyD, Licensed psychologist and Behavioral Health Director According to the 2017 Kansas Annual Summary of Vital Statistics the Kansas Suicide Prevention Organization reported 544 suicide deaths in Kansas in 2017. The need for access to treatment and services continues to grow. Suicide is a risk for both adults and […]

HPC Provides Individuals with Comprehensive Diabetes Care

Post written by Gwenyth Wagner, DNP, APRN, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Health Partnership Clinic In response to a challenge from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to create a quality improvement plan to address the number of patients with uncontrolled diabetes, HPC started a focused High-Risk Diabetes Clinic (HRDC) in August 2018. It takes place on […]

Tips to Avoid Influenza

Post written by Wael S. Mourad, MD, MHCM, FAAFP, Chief Health Officer, Health Partnership Clinic Influenza (flu) is an illness with a long history in the United States. It is caused by the influenza virus of which there are two main types that cause the seasonal flu — types A and B. The influenza virus […]

Employee Spotlight: Mayra Lemus, NRCMA/Vaccine Manager

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun new way. Name: Mayra Lemus Department: Pediatric Medical/Vaccines Title: Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)/Vaccine Manager Primary work location: Olathe How long have you worked at HPC?   It will be two years in August. […]

Patient satisfaction is a top priority at HPC, and here are the results.

Patients Matter at HPC Every year, nearly 14,000 patients walk through HPC’s doors seeking health services—medical, behavioral health and dental. Many battle chronic diseases; others struggle with mental issues and yet others face challenges of homelessness, abuse, loss of a job or a myriad of other stressors. It is our mission to provide quality care. […]

Housing affordability’s role in creating a healthy and thriving Johnson County

August 4-10 marks National Health Center Week. On Sunday, Aug. 3 is Social Determinants Day. In today’s value-based care environment, Health Partnership Clinic is accountable for improving health outcomes and lowering costs. To achieve these goals and succeed in such an environment, we need to better understand our patients to address both their clinical and […]

Health Partnership Clinic Celebrates National Health Center Week 2019

Health Partnership Clinic will host a variety of free activities to mark National Health Center Week 2019 from August 4-10 and celebrate the ways we are “Rooted in Communities” we serve. The activities are part of a national campaign to increase awareness of the ways health centers are providing affordable health care in communities. “We’re […]