Healthcare
Wellness Center Planned for Former Wendell Phillips School Near 18th & Vine
(Editor’s note: This article originally was published March 13, 2023) By Kevin Collison The former Wendell Phillips school near the 18th & Vine District is slated to become a community wellness center serving the neighborhood and a new affordable housing project planned across the street. Urban Catalyst Inc. has acquired the school at 24th and…
Come on Now! New App Fills Gaps in Health Care Access
Many folks are still struggling to access health care. Dr. Shelley Cooper has developed an app to overcome those obstacles. It’s called Come on Now!
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Students with disabilities are too often faced with hurdles when entering young adulthood. One lesser-known issue: the school-to-guardianship pipeline.
New Push in Missouri to Provide Free Emergency Contraception
Missouri Family Health Council will mail more than 5,500 free kits containing emergency contraception pills in a pilot program launching Thursday.
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In Their Own Words: Testimonies from Trans Kansas Citians
Kansas Citians share their stories of life in the trans community and the pursuit of gender-affirming care.
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Kansas City Considers Becoming a Transgender ‘Safe Haven’ in Defiance of Missouri Laws
The LGBTQ Commission has asked Kansas City to become a sanctuary city for the transgender community. Missouri is about to restrict gender-affirming care.
I’m a Solo Ager and I’ve Hired a Death Doula
Erica Manfred, diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, hired a death doula to help her navigate the complexities of dying.
Wellness Center Planned for Former Wendell Phillips School Near 18th & Vine
By Kevin Collison The former Wendell Phillips school near the 18th & Vine District is slated to become a community wellness center serving the neighborhood and a new affordable housing project planned across the street. Urban Catalyst Inc. has acquired the school at 24th and Vine from the Kansas City Public Schools and is planning…