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My PCOS Story
My journey with PCOS began in my early 20s. After years of taking hormonal birth control, I decided to switch to an intrauterine device (IUD). A few months later I began noticing some unusual symptoms, which I assumed were side effects of the IUD. These symptoms included…
Heartland Awarded Grant to Expand Services for Children with Developmental Delays
The grant funding, aimed at improving developmental outcomes among children aged 0-5, will enable Heartland to expand its workforce to include Community Health Workers dedicated to pediatric services for families with developmental delays. Heartland is one of only three health centers in the state to receive this award.
Local Connection to National Health Center Week
As the country’s largest primary care network, Community Health Centers are the health care home for over 30 million Americans in over 14,000 communities across the nation. In 2022, Heartland Community Health Center provided care for more than 20,000 patients, through more than 62,000 visits to their clinics. 57% of these patients were either uninsured or using Medicare/Medicaid as their only form of health insurance. Additionally, through their in-house pharmacy, River City Pharmacy, patients were able to save more than $4.5 million…
Artwork Aims to Alleviate Health Care Anxiety
Panda Pediatrics, seeks to address areas that perpetuate stress and comfort for patients with a community led, evidence-based approach that incorporates local art and natural elements..
The Urgency of Narcan Kits in Douglas County
In nearly 40% of overdose deaths, someone else was present. Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication that can reverse the effects of opioid overdose—including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid…
Embracing PRIDE Month and Juneteenth: Advancing Health Equity for LGBTQIA+ Individuals and People of Color
As we celebrate PRIDE Month and Juneteenth, let us remember that true equality requires us to address the health disparities…
