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To view our news archive pages for 2018 through 2022, click here! This page highlights the opening of new health centers, annual events, community news and mobile service offerings. Additionally, we have several articles on the accessHealth News... by brook.balentine | Sep 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dentist, DMD, Independence, MO Dr. Rachael Parker graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Biology from East Tennessee State University. She went on to A.T. Still University – Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health to obtain her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree... by brook.balentine | Sep 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Registered Dental Hygienist, Concordia I have been a hygienist since May of 2024 after graduating from State Fair Community College. I love getting the chance to build relationships with many great people and educate them about the important of their oral health. I... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Nov 2, 2018 Imagine every K-12 student in Virginia, or the entire population of Dallas, Texas. According to several recent statistics, that’s the number of homeless students in America: 1.3 million. The reasons for this crisis vary. Some students find themselves out... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Oct 1, 2018 Cynthia Stock, FNP-C fought with the idea for a while…Transition from her cleaning business to a career in health care, Stock admits she was conflicted. As she homeschooled her two boys through middle and high school, she realized as they studied, she... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Nov 2, 2018 The numbers give way to pause…The federal government reports that four Midwestern states – including Missouri – have seen homeless rates among individuals age 24 and younger jump 55 percent since 2016. Missouri has the tenth largest teen homeless rate in... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Jan 22, 2019 Meditation proved to work well for military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a recent study sponsored by the Department of Defense. According to the study, PTSD is a complex disorder affecting 10 to 20 percent of military veterans.... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Feb 2, 2020 Have you ever wondered why so many people get addicted to opioids, or how a pregnant woman could use, knowing she’s carrying an innocent life? Below, one recovering addict paints a vivid picture of what it looks and feels like to be addicted to opioids.... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Mar 10, 2020 It’s no secret that rural residents tend to be sicker, more cash-strapped, have less access to primary and mental health care, and are more susceptible to substance use disorders (SUDs). On top of that, rural communities often face transportation... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Aug 11, 2020 On August 4, Missouri became the 38th state to expand Medicaid, narrowly defeating Republican opponents to the tune of 53.25% to 46.75%. With this win, about 230,000 Missourians 19 to 64 years old who make up to $18,000 per year and a family of three that...
