Entries by Health Partnership Clinic

Stay Safe this Fourth of July

Post written by Hibba A. Haider, MD Pediatrician The Fourth of July holiday is a time when families gather and enjoy traditions such as parades, pool parties, backyard barbecues and fireworks. However, it can be easy for parents to overlook important safety precautions. By keeping a few key Fourth of July safety tips in mind, […]

Behavioral Health Joins Forces with Pediatric Medical and Dental Providers

Post written by Rhiannon Moore, MA, PSYD, Licensed Psychologist Behavioral Health Clinician and Assistant Director of Behavioral Health In the pursuit of improving overall wellness… Behavioral Health joins forces with pediatric medical and dental providers Health Partnership Clinic’s Behavioral Health Team is joining forces with pediatric medical and dental providers to promote overall wellness, routine […]

Tips for Avoiding Common Asthma Triggers 

Post written by Patti West, APRN, Nurse Practitioner, Health Partnership Clinic  Does your child suffer from Asthma? Watching your child struggle to breathe or talk can be very frightening. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s 2015 and 2016 National Health Interview Surveys (NHIS), about 24.6 million people have asthma, including 6.1 million children. Children with asthma may experience […]

The Most Common Chronic Childhood Disease is Preventable! 

Post written by Joy Wright, RDH, ECP I and Debra Trybom, RDH, ECP I Health Partnership Clinic What do you think the most common chronic childhood disease is?  Here’s a hint: it’s a disease that occurs as early as six months of age. It goes beyond pain and infection. It can affect speech and communication, eating, nutrition, sleeping, learning, playing and quality of […]

Clinic Provides Lifeline for Mother, Daughter

Author: Stephanie Rojas Dental Assistant and Patient I was ten years old when I first heard about Health Partnership Clinic. It was 2006. As a kid, I knew something was wrong with my mom. She wasn’t like other moms. She was always tired, had no appetite and walked with a limp. When she’d come home from […]

When Those Who Are Hurting Don’t Get Help

Post written by Dr. Rhiannon Moore Licensed Psychologist Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Health Partnership Clinic Each year the month of May is nationally recognized as “Mental Health Month.” Participating in Mental Health Month provides a valuable opportunity to highlight psychiatric illness and reduce the stigma often faced by those living with conditions including depression, anxiety, […]

Know Your Numbers – What is Your Risk for Diabetes?

Author: Daphne Ayn Bascom, MD PhD Senior Vice President, Community Integrated Health YMCA of Greater Kansas City As diabetes rates continue to rise, do you know your risk? The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is encouraging the community to learn about the risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and adopt healthy habits. Take these […]

Do You Focus on Fitness #4Mind4Body?

Post written by RHIANNON MOORE, MA, PSYD | LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN and INTERIM DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Health Partnership celebrates Mental Health Month in May Conditions like depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses are common and treatable. The stigma surrounding these conditions often keeps people from seeking the help they need. However, symptoms of […]