Category: Community
New Pediatric Wing at Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center to Expand Children’s Health Care Access in Kansas City
In the heart of Kansas City’s Historic Northeast neighborhood, a beacon of hope is rising for...
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Children’s Mercy Uses the LAN to Drive Research and Address Disparities
In early 2022, Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) embarked on a transformative journey as...
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A Foundation for Change: First Call and the LAN’s Impact on Addiction Support
First Call, a cornerstone of Kansas City’s addiction recovery landscape since 1958, has long been...
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No Equity Without Quality, No Quality Without Equity
The Kansas City Health Equity Learning and Action Network (the LAN), under the leadership of the...
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Race, Language and Ethnicity Project Pushes for a Healthier and More Equitable Kansas City
Think about a seemingly simple question: What are the health outcomes of a Black woman versus a...
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The Mission Vision Project KC Fuels the Black Physician Pathway from Kindergarten through Medical School
I dared not correct my elders, though my knees buckled at certain constructions, to say nothing of...
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Arrested Access: El Centro Fights for Policy Changes to Make Cancer Care Equitable for All in Wyandotte County Regardless of Immigration Status
“I hope I see in my lifetime a growing realization that we are one world. And that no one is going...
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‘Equity Through Early Literacy: The Foundations of Early Reading as a Tool for Equity’
“There can be no equity, no social justice, without literacy.” —Kareem Weaver Decades of research...
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Preventing Suicide in Indigenous Youth: Strategies & Considerations for Primary Care Teams & Beyond
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Indigenous youth ages 8 to 24, and Native...
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The Trauma Lingers After The Gunfire Ceases
The sound of gunshots echoing through a Kansas City neighborhood doesn’t just leave physical...
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When Nutrition Safety Nets Unravel
The morning rush at food pantries across Kansas City tells a story that extends far beyond...
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Back-to-School Immunizations: What Missouri Families Need to Know
The numbers don’t lie, and they’re troubling. As families across Missouri prepare for...
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