Wyandotte County Young Democrats and Wyandotte County Young Republicans are coming together to collect items for a charity.
The two groups are holding a “dignity drive,” collecting hygiene items for Giving the Basics, a local nonprofit in Kansas City, Kansas.
The groups will collect these items: Deodorant, laundry detergent, toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, feminine hygiene, toothbrushes, shaving razors and cream, and baby diapers.
Items may be dropped off from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at the Moose Lodge, 6621 Turner Drive, Kansas City, Kansas.
To drop off items early, email the Young Republicans at [email protected] or call the Young Democrats at 561-267-0224.
Vibrant Health assumed the operation of the Children’s Mercy West clinic at 4313 State Ave. this week. (Submitted photo)
Vibrant Health and Children’s Mercy have announced a new clinic location at 4313 State Ave., in Kansas City, Kansas.
Vibrant assumed the operation this week of the Children’s Mercy West Cordell D Meeks Jr. Clinic at that location.
“This expansion is a meaningful step toward our goal of providing access to high-quality, culturally competent health care services in every corner of our community,” said Patrick Sallee, chief executive officer, Vibrant Health. “Our patients will now have a greater choice of providers, services, and locations. This makes getting the health care they need easier than ever.”
This affiliation will result in high-quality integrated primary care for more than 20,000 patients annually, as well as greater access to education resources, outreach, and service offerings, including an on-site pharmacy.
“The health and well-being of children, especially those most vulnerable, is the foundation that guides everything we do,” said Dr. Rob Steele, executive vice president, chief strategy and innovation officer, Children’s Mercy. “Working collaboratively with Vibrant Health, a trusted and proven partner in pediatric care, we are honoring Judge Meeks’ legacy through our aligned missions and extending our reach to even more children and adolescents.”
Vibrant Health was formerly known as Turner House Clinic. It was founded in 1990, and merged with Silver City Health Center and KU Pediatrics Clinic at Children’s Campus Kansas City in 2018.
Kansas City returns to the National Women’s Soccer League, opening against Portland Thorns FC at 9:30 p.m. Friday in the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup.
Head coach Huw Williams has assembled a roster that boasts 19 players who moved from Utah in the offseason, including seven who originally came from FC Kansas City in 2017.
Leading the charge for the NWSL’s newest side is team captain Amy Rodriguez. A long-time veteran of the NWSL, Rodriguez was a member of FC Kansas City’s two championship rosters in 2014 and 2015. In addition to providing a scoring threat, Williams will be looking to Rodriguez to help instill the championship culture he wants to put in place.
Rookie Victoria Pickett is another player to watch in Friday’s opening match. Drafted in the second round from the University of Wisconsin, the young Canadian has been impressive throughout preseason.
“We have been impressed with Victoria since before draft, obviously,” Williams said. “She has come into camp with an open mindset and done everything we have asked her to do. She has the tools to be a great player in this league.”
Williams has preached an attacking mentality throughout the preseason, a tough task against their opening night opponent, the Portland Thorns. Although they will be without U.S. Women’s National Team Captain Becky Sauerbrunn, the Thorns defense will still be a strong force for the NWSL Fall Series champions.
Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast exclusively on Paramount+, the home of all four of Kansas City NWSL’s games during the round-robin portion of the tournament. The team will make its home debut at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 26.
