Entries by Health Partnership Clinic

Opioid Crisis Funding: Health Partnership Clinic Receives Federal Grant for Mental Health and Substance Use

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Catherine Rice 913-730-3680 (office) 913-669-3633 (cell) crice@hpcjc.org Olathe, Kan. (Oct. 9, 2018) Health Partnership Clinic (HPC) received a $285,000 grant in September to enhance its mental health and substance treatment services. The funds will allow the clinic to add two behavioral health staff members, increase funding for patient transportation, provide clinical […]

Common Children’s Oral Hygiene Myths Busted

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Post written by Joy Wright, RDH, ECP III, Health Partnership Clinic Myth #1: “My baby doesn’t have teeth, so there is nothing I can do to nurture a healthy mouth.” This myth is busted by the power of bacteria. Bacteria can still accumulate in a newborn’s mouth. It’s recommended that you wipe their mouth out with a washcloth and water […]

What exactly is “therapy”?

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Post written by Rhiannon Moore, MA, PSYD Licensed Psychologist Assistant Behavioral Healthcare Director What do you picture when someone says “psychotherapy”? Many people are likely to picture the stereotypical image of a patient lying on a couch spilling out his/her deepest, darkest secrets to a therapist who primarily responds by nodding or writing on a […]

Healthful Sleep, Luxury or Necessity for a Better Life?

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Post written by Bev Dudley, RN, MA, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, Health Partnership Clinic Volunteer We all must sleep. Everyone has light sensitive, internal hormonal alarms clocks called circadian rhythms which either promote sleep or wakefulness. In addition, our personal choices during our waking hours can have an effect in promoting successful restorative sleep. These personal choices […]

Ten Benefits to Breastfeeding

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Written by Patti West, APRN, Nurse Practitioner, Health Partnership Clinic If you’re pregnant, you may be wondering if breastfeeding is for you. Breastfeeding is a natural and low-cost way of feeding babies and children. It’s affordable for everyone and doesn’t burden household budgets compared to formula. World Breastfeeding Day is celebrated during the first week […]