Post written by Emily M. Bush, MD, Board Certified Physician in Pediatrics, Health Partnership Clinic Each year, May is designated National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Springtime is the peak season for asthma and allergies and a good time to educate patients, family and friends about […]
By Amy Falk, CEO Every year, nearly 14,000 patients walk through Health Partnership Clinic’s (HPC) doors seeking health services—medical, behavioral health and dental. Many battle chronic diseases; others struggle with mental issues and yet others face challenges of homelessness, abuse, loss of a job or a myriad of other stressors. It is our mission to […]
Guest post by: Tara Sabih, Senior at Blue Valley North High School Maria Masroua, Senior at Blue Valley West High School Claire Dugan, Senior at Blue Valley North High School Editor’s Note: Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) is a program where students can explore the profession that they want to go into, whether that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
