This past week I lost one of my most dear friends in the world. Kevin Carr D’Agostino was 33 and suffered with Cystic Fibrosis from the day he was born.
Inside JCPRD: Johnson County’s first community clinics
By The Johnson County Museum (Part 2 of 3) Johnson County is fortunate today to be home to many outstanding hospitals, clinics, doctor’s practices, and other medical facilities. But this
Cancer screenings can save lives so don’t delay
It’s no secret that preventative care is important to maintaining good health. We should eat nutrient-rich foods, exercise, take time for mental wellness and see our primary care physician once
Your Mortgage: Unpacking single-premium PMI
By Mike Miles I call PMI a necessary evil. Without it, banks wouldn’t lend to borrowers that don’t have at least 20 percent equity in a home. Most people that
Your Home: Racism and real estate
By Chad Taylor I don’t know about you, but I have been heart sick the last week as I have watched our country mourn the killing of George Floyd. Watching
Updates from Johnson County Community College: Summer youth enrichment programs are STILL ON(line)
Spring semester is officially behind us, and we have our sights set on summer at Johnson County Community College. We’ve transitioned our Summer Youth Enrichment Program to virtual and online
Your Community: Summer Reading events go virtual at Johnson County Library
Imagine your story and discover books that ignite your curiosity this summer. Join Johnson County Library June 1-5 for the Summer Reading Virtual Launch! Traditionally, summer has always meant time
SMSD News: End of the school year message from Dr. Fulton
This week, I would like to take a moment to thank all staff members in the Shawnee Mission School District as we complete the 2019-2020 school year. Our staff of
Inside JCPRD: JCPRD’s 50 Plus Department connects older adults to healthy aging resources online
By Michelle Alexander Encouraging older adults to engage in healthy habits to maintain positive quality of life has always been the driving force behind what we do. Those healthy habits,
Updates from Johnson County Community College: Step into summer at JCCC!
Get a jump on your educational goals by earning credits at Johnson County Community College this summer. We’re offering online and virtual courses in just about every field of study!
Your Community: Friends re-Launch online sales
The Friends of Johnson County Library are pleased to announce that their online sales are back in business, as part of their phased re-opening strategy. The thriving division was temporarily
SMSD News: Summer update
In the Shawnee Mission School District, we continue to follow plans laid out by Governor Laura Kelly and guidance from both the state and county health departments to manage the
2020FIT: Back at it
There were big smiles on Monday morning as 2020FIT officially reopened its doors. We’re adhering to strict sanitization and distancing guidelines so that we can all workout safely. We’re also
Inside JCPRD: Sports and our collective challenge
By Shannon Sonnier “People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.”-
AdventHealth offers curbside registration amid COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has forced hospitals throughout the country to pause many non-emergent patient care services. However as communities begin to reopen across America, hospitals are doing the same and now starting
