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 […]
Post written by Mayra Lemus, Lead Pediatric Medical Assistant, Vaccine Manager, Health Partnership Clinic Vaccines help prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. In recent years, we hear of more and more cases of measles and mumps in the United States which is scary. The exact reason for the rise and fall of diseases can be […]
Health Partnership Clinic’s Olathe site now offers extended hours, including the first and third Saturdays of the month. The Olathe site is open Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The first and third Saturday of each month, the clinic is open from 9 a.m. to 3 […]
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: Jennifer Miller, FNP-BC Department: Medical Title: Family Nurse Practitioner Primary work location: Ottawa How long have you worked at HPC? Three years How did you get into your field of work? I […]
The Fourth of July holiday is often filled with lots of family fun including activities such as pool parties, barbecues, outdoor games and fireworks. Amid the holiday festivities parents may overlook important safety precautions. By keeping a few key Fourth of July safety tips in mind, parents can help keep children safe while still enjoying […]
Mina Elizabeth Foster, director/case manager of Housing Services with The Salvation Army, recently joined Health Partnership Clinic’s Board of Directors. Mina brings more than 20 years of experience in serving underserved and vulnerable populations that are at low and extremely low income. Personal Experience In addition, she and her children–28 years ago–experienced homelessness before entering […]
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: Anthony Garcia, DDS (Bio) Department: Dental Title: Dentist Primary work location: Olathe How long have you worked at HPC? I started in May 2018, so one year. How did you […]
Guest Post by Jamie VanCompernolle, LMSW, Assistant Director Healthy Families, Kansas Children’s Service League We all want to live in neighborhoods and communities where families are safe and children thrive. But as individuals, sometimes we aren’t sure where to start to make that desire a reality. The Center for the Study of Social Policy, The […]
Serving the community for more than 30 years – the Wyandotte Pediatrics practice will be closing on Friday, June 14. Debra Tickles, MD, is retiring, and Tracey Miller, MD, has opted to work as a Children’s Mercy Urgent Care pediatrician. That leaves more than 5,000 families needing to find care elsewhere. Enter HPC According to […]
Post written by Wael S. Mourad, MD, MHCM, FAAFP, Family Physician and Chief Health Officer During the month of May, HPC recognized the contributions of both Nurses and Patient Services Representatives (PSR)/Receptionists for the important roles they provide in patient care. May 6-12 marked Nurses Week and May 8 was Receptionist Day. Nurses Week In […]
FTCA Deemed Facility
Health Partnership Clinic is a FTCA deemed facility, a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). This health center receives funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and has Federal Public Health Service deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
