Health Partnership Clinic

As another year draws to an end, we would like to say THANK YOU to our patients who have entrusted us with their care. We are grateful to all the patients who choose HPC for their healthcare needs. It is an honor to serve our patients and their families. To our partners and supporters, THANK YOU for helping us live our mission to provide quality, affordable and accessible health care to those who need our help the most. We are proud to serve the people of Johnson, Franklin and Miami Counties. To our staff, we say THANK YOU for their tireless dedication and commitment to making a difference in the lives of our patients. From everyone at Health Partnership Clinic, we wish our partners, donors and community a very Happy Holiday season and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Happy Holidays from Health Partnership Clinic! https://bit.ly/3OMafXG

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way! From Ultimate Frisbee to Burritos to Bombay Cats, learn more about Joseph Gregory in this month's employee spotlight! Employee Spotlight: Joseph Gregory https://bit.ly/4g3HG3p

Healthy hands are happy hands so be sure to keep hands clean to prevent viruses from spreading. It’s one of those everyday precautions besides covering your coughs and sneezes and avoiding close contact when you are feeling unwell. At Health Partnership Clinic, we follow several proactive steps to ensure the safety of our staff and patients. At the top of the list is frequent handwashing. At home, it is equally important. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides several useful tips and reminders to keep you and your family healthy. Remember, handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick—that goes for COVID, the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and colds! National Handwashing Awareness Week – December 1-7 https://bit.ly/3OqDeA3

David is the operations manager at our Olathe location. From previously touring as a musician to spending time coaching sports, learn more about David in this month's employee spotlight! Employee Spotlight: David Merschbrock https://bit.ly/4eZa3j3

At Health Partnership Clinic (HPC) our Nurse Practitioners play key roles. They provide a full range of medical care from pediatric to geriatric and some specialty services. We greatly appreciate their quality of care and service to our patients. HPC Celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week, Nov. 10-16 https://bit.ly/3YFd81X

According to the CDC, 38 million Americans have diabetes, and most cases can be prevented. In diabetes, your body does not respond normally to a hormone called insulin. Our bodies use insulin to control our blood sugars and allow our cells to take blood sugar into them to use for energy. High levels of sugar in the blood can cause damage to the body, which puts patients with uncontrolled diabetes at risk for heart disease, kidney failure, vision loss, nerve damage and slow wound healing which can lead to amputations. For patients experiencing symptoms, treatment is so important. If you think you might be suffering from diabetes or if you think you might be at risk, contact your healthcare provider to discuss. You can make an appointment at Health Partnership Clinic by calling 913-648-2266. November is National Diabetes Month https://bit.ly/3Aif6vU

On Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, teams and individuals will don their winter hats and gloves to walk in Health Partnership Clinic’s first annual Snowflake Streak in Olathe, Kan. The peer-to-peer fundraising walk will be held at the Olathe Community Center/Stagecoach Park. Walkers will enjoy pre and post walk activities including a short program, brisk walk around the 0.97-mile walking trail loop and breakfast. Joe Lauria, evening news meteorologist for FOX4, will serve as the event’s emcee. The Snowflake Streak is a fun way to engage the community, strengthen donor relationships, build awareness around our mission and boost revenue. Our goal is to bring together caring individuals, families and area businesses who want to help neighbors who are struggling physically, mentally and financially. The money raised will help keep low income and uninsured children and adults healthy and well in our community. Join Snowflake Streak on 1-25-25 https://bit.ly/40mlj4M

The Health Insurance Marketplace (also known as the “Marketplace” or “exchange”) opens Friday, Nov. 1 and will close Wednesday, Jan. 15. The Marketplace provides health plan shopping and enrollment services through websites, call centers and in-person help. At HPC, we offer free, in-person help with the health insurance application. We are now scheduling appointments by calling 913-730-3653. A certified application counselor is available to help callers in English or Spanish. Clinic Now Accepting Appointments for Marketplace Enrollment https://bit.ly/3YJQrc7

Our MAs at Health Partnership Clinic (HPC) are multiskilled health professionals who perform a wide range of administrative and clinical tasks with skill, dedication and loyalty. All the MAs at HPC are cross trained and are an asset to our patients and providers with their vast knowledge of ambulatory care. They make a substantial contribution to the quality of health by promoting and maintaining collaborative and meaningful interactions between patients and providers while being vital members of the team. MAs are an integral point of contact for patients and relatives when visiting their healthcare provider. A significant part of the MA’s daily routine revolves around supporting the healthcare team and patients by participating in quality, value-based care initiatives. HPC Celebrates Medical Assistants Week Oct. 21-25 https://bit.ly/3XYnji3

Each one of us can help bring awareness to mental illness by educating ourselves, sharing our stories, talking openly about mental illness, advocacy, and much more. Approximately one in five adults in the US lives with a mental illness. There is no single cause, and several factors can contribute to a person’s risk, including trauma, genetics, chronic medical conditions, substance use, and feelings of loneliness and isolation. Mental Illness Awareness Week, Oct. 6-12 https://bit.ly/47A2bBT