Category: Community
‘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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Equitably Supporting Students Requires Trauma-Informed School Staff
“Trauma Informed Practices in Schools: Understanding Racial Trauma and Cultivating Wellness,”...
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Missouri’s Ongoing Reproductive Health Divide Lingers While Lives Hang in the Balance
In fall 2024, Missouri voters made their stance on reproductive freedom unmistakably clear. With a...
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CHCs: 60 Years Strong Because Resilience Was Always the Plan
In August 2025, communities across the United States will mark a milestone—the 60th anniversary of...
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Strong Enough to Speak: Men’s Mental Health and the Power of Peer Support
“I literally would have rather died than have someone know I was seeking mental health treatment....
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From Grief to Action, Black Men Are Shaping Birth Justice
“During the midst of my training to become a doula and a lactation educator, I started learning...
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Sam Rodgers and Altruism Join Forces to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes in Kansas City
Missouri ranks 44th, among the lowest in the nation, for maternal health outcomes. And when it...
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The Disassembly of Mental Health Care, One Policy at a Time
The slogans are everywhere: “Protect your peace,” “Prioritize your mental...
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