If people around the metro area weren’t familiar with the situation already, there’s a chance they’ll find out about it this week. The new issue of the Pitch that hits
Prairie Village man starts online petition to restore in-home KanCare assistance
On Nov. 1, Prairie Village resident and muscular dystrophy patient Finn Bullers was scheduled to have the state-provided in-home assistance he receives to help manage day-to-day activities like eating and
KCUR shines light on plight of Prairie Village man facing Medicaid service cuts
KCUR on Thursday shined the spotlight on the troubling experience Prairie Village resident Finn Bullers has had trying to navigate KanCare, Kansas’s Medicaid administration program. Bullers, a former Kansas City
Prairie Village man testifies about troubles with KanCare
Prairie Village resident Finn Bullers, who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy, took to a very public forum Monday to detail his struggles with KanCare, the state’s managed care program. Testifying before
Shawnee Mission Medical Center system, KU among “most wired”
The Shawnee Mission Medical Center is part of a health system that has made the list of “most wired” in the country along with the University of Kansas Hospital. The
Blue Cross and Blue Shield will open ‘Live Blue’ wellness location in Toon Shop space
The Village Shops this fall will become home to the second “Live Blue” retail center for health insurer Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. Blue Cross and Blue
‘Dispatch from D.C.’: Confessions of a frustrated PV wheelchair user
Prairie Village resident Finn Bullers, who has muscular dystrophy and type-1 diabetes, took part last week in the United Spinal Association’s “Roll on Capitol Hill” — a national effort to
Shawnee Mission Medical Center to open new cancer center
Shawnee Mission Medical Center will open its own outpatient cancer center this summer on the hospital’s Merriam campus at I-35 and 75th Street. The cancer center will offer a full
Feasibility study complete, PV parks committee to consider community center/natatorium project
A new Prairie Village community center with a large natatorium and pool complex is possible, according to a feasibility study that has been in the works for nearly three years.
Prairie Village family falls through Medicaid gap during KanCare transition
The state’s transition to KanCare, combined with previous Medicaid difficulties, left one Prairie Village family without desperately needed services last week as the new system took effect. Finn Bullers, who
Asbury UMC hosting forum on Affordable Care Act’s impact on Kansas families
In a mere two weeks, the god forsaken death march wonderful expression of our democracy that is the 2012 presidential campaign will be over. And, as you may have heard,
Hospital offering free flu vaccines from the comfort of your car
NEJCers: Flu season is right around the corner. And The University of Kansas Hospital is hosting a convenient event to get you and your family vaccinated. The hospital’s 18th annual
SM East grad part of national ‘Models of Courage’ campaign honoring breast cancer survivors
When the thousands of fans watching yesterday’s Chiefs halftime show honoring breast cancer patients saw survivors carrying a giant flag onto the field, chances are they weren’t expecting to see
Parents raise alarm about lice at local schools
They’re back. Actually, they never really left. Our readers recently alerted us of head lice issues in some of the schools, public and private, in the SM East area. Some
Don’t get burned: Tips for beating this week’s triple-digit heat
News flash, Villagers: It’s hot. Like, really, really, oppressively hot. And it’s going to stay this way for…well, a lot longer than I’d like. The National Weather Service has issued