Entries by Health Partnership Clinic

HPC supports National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in April

Saturday, April 27, 2019 marks National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. To learn more and available locations, click here. The week of April 29-May 3, several […]

Know the Warning Signs of Oral Cancer

Post written by Debra Trybom, RDH, ECP II Health Partnership Clinic April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Approximately 110,000 people are diagnosed with oral, head and neck cancer every year in the United States. These cancers can occur in the tongue, throat, larynx, nasal cavities, sinuses, lips, mouth, thyroid and salivary glands. Sixty-six percent […]

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Rhiannon Moore

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, you can get to know a different HPC team member in a fun new way. Name:  Dr. Rhiannon Moore Department: Behavioral Health Title: Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Primary work location: Olathe Schools and Olathe clinic. How long have you worked at HPC?  Four […]

National Volunteer Week, April 7-13, 2019

By Bev Dudley HPC Volunteer since 2018 HPC Celebrates Volunteers This year, the theme for National Volunteer Week, which is April 7-13, 2019, is Celebrate Service – an opportunity to shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve. And Health Partnership Clinic (HPC) is shining its lights on five volunteers […]

March Marks Social Work Month

Post written by Cecilia Ponce, LSCW Behavioral Health Clinician Health Partnership Clinic Social workers provide invaluable contributions to the most vulnerable in our society According to the National Association of Social Workers (2019), there are approximately 680,000 social workers in the United States who are actively employed. Social work is one of the fastest growing […]

To DO or not to DO? A quick comparison of the philosophies of Osteopathic and Allopathic Medicine

Guest post by Rachel Olsen, Medical Student at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Rachel Olsen is a third-year Osteopathic Medical Student at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in the Community Health Center Track and an Associate Adjunct Professor at Johnson County Community College. Rachel completed four months of rotations as a […]

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Tristen Winston

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, you can get to know a different HPC team member in a fun new way. Name:  Dr. Tristen Winston Department: Behavioral Health Title: Licensed Psychologist Primary work location: Olathe How long have you worked at HPC?  Four months How did you get into your […]

HPC recognizes National Children’s Dental Health Month

Post written by Debra Trybom, RDH, ECP II, Health Partnership Clinic February was National Children’s Dental Health Month. This month of recognition is meant to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. HPC celebrated with a few fun activities for our pediatric patients. Every child seen in pediatrics and dental was given a smile […]