Entries by Health Partnership Clinic

Healthful Sleep, Luxury or Necessity for a Better Life?

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

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 […]

HPC honors Superheroes and more during National Health Center Week 2018

Post written by Catherine Rice, Vice President of Marketing and Outreach Health Partnership Clinic (HPC)) will hold a variety of activities to mark National Health Center Week (NHCW) 2018. The activities are part of a national campaign during the week of August 12-18 to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers and […]

Get a Jumpstart on the School Year!

Post written by, Emily Bush, MD, Pediatrician, Health Partnership Clinic Do you need advice on how to prepare your child for this upcoming school year? It can be difficult getting back into a regular schedule for both children and adults alike. Luckily, Health Partnership Clinic offers some tips to better prepare your child or teen! […]

FREE Community Health & Wellness Fair July 28

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood will be hosting a free Community Health & Wellness Fair, partnering with the Health Partnership Clinic as well as other health & safety organizations in the community on Saturday, July 28 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. You deserve to feel good! Everyone has competing priorities in […]

6 Keys to Staying Healthy and Well for Life

Post written by Jade Meylor, DC Meylor Chiropractic & Acupuncture  Greater Kansas City Accident & Injury Clinics Academy of Chiropractic- Trauma Team Member 7922 Quivira Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215  913-227-0909 www.meylorchiro.com   6 Keys to Staying Healthy and Well for Life Nutrition: You are what you eat. Food and drink should be pure/organic and well balanced. What […]

The Heat is On: Tips for a Safer Summer

Written by Jennifer Miller, FNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner This summer, Health Partnership Clinic wants to help you and your loved ones stay healthy and safe while you’re on vacation…or just enjoying backyard fun. What are some issues many Americans face during the Summer months? Dehydration due to excessive heat exposure. Excessive heat exposure can cause dehydration, […]

HPC Scores 98 Percent on Operations Site Visit!

Health Partnership Clinic (HPC) was successful in its 2018 Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Operational Site Visit (OSV), which was conducted this week for HPC’s five clinic sites. The OSV included a detailed review of HPC documents and interviews with staff, board members and patients. In the positive review, HPC successfully met 98 percent […]

HPC’s School-Based Health Clinic at Merriam Park Will Be Open This Summer

Post written by Catherine Rice, VP of Marketing and Outreach Health Partnership Clinic’s (HPC) school-based clinic at Merriam Park Elementary School will continue to see children throughout the summer. The clinic offers pediatric-focused medical and dental care as well as behavioral health services. The medical provider can perform annual sports physicals, school physicals, well-child check-ups, immunizations, […]