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At the April 6, 2023 meeting for the SAFE Committee (Substance Abuse Free Environments), Hilary Lindstrom, Nurse Supervisor for Nurse-Family Partnership, presented the program’s impact on maternal and child health outcomes. The Nurse-Family Partnership Program, founded over 40 years ago by John Hopkins, operates under the Kansas City Health Department and serves 7 area counties,…
The Excelsior Springs Fire Department has announced it will be receiving two American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants worth $40,000 each, which will provide much-needed resources for the department. Fire Chief, Joe Maddick, said the grants, which require a 50% match, include an EMS grant and a fire grant. The EMS grant will allow the…
The Elms Hotel and Spa, which is a part of the Destination by Hyatt portfolio, has appointed Christian Arriaga as its Executive Chef. In his new role, Arriaga will be responsible for leading the hotel’s signature Three Owls restaurant and overseeing the culinary team as a whole. Additionally, he will be curating specialty menus and…
Responsible retailers in the community are joining forces to prevent substance use among youth by attending a free training aimed at reducing the sale of alcohol and nicotine products to minors. The training is open to anyone who sells tobacco and/or alcohol products, with owners and managers strongly encouraged to attend alongside their employees. The…