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Free and Reduced-Cost Immunizations for Kansas City Kids.

 

Many Kansas City metro health departments will be providing free or reduced-cost immunizations for kids on May 3, 2010.  The following is a listing of participating health facilities.

Clay County Health Center
816.595.4200
8:30 to 10:00a.m. (afternoon hours are available by appointment)

Jackson County Health Department
816.404.6415
9:00 to 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Johnson County Health Department – Mission
913.826.1200
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Johnson County Health Department – Olathe
913.894.2525
8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Kansas City Missouri Health Department
816.513.6108
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Platte County Health Department
816.587.5998
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wyandotte County Unified Government Health Department
913.573.6710
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

You are encouraged to contact your local health department for information about hours, fees, and immunizations available. 

Allergy season coming to KC soon!

It’s almost that time of the year again, when flowers start to bloom, leaves seem to burst forth almost overnight, and all of a sudden we need to think about mowing our lawns. However, spring’s reappearance every year also means the return of itchy eyes and explosive sneezes. And alas, with all of this comes allergy season. 
 
We’re now entering months when pollen layers every outdoor surface with a blanket of yellow. There’s not much relief inside our homes either. It turns out that indoor air is four to five times more polluted than outdoor air, of particular concern because most of us spend as much as 90% of our time indoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. February is also one of the peak months for flu season, which is only worsened by the amount of time we all spend indoors.  That’s why keeping our home’s indoor air quality high ensures that flu, allergy and asthma sufferers in our families will be able to breathe more easily and suffer fewer symptoms. Allergies and asthma go hand in hand in many cases, and the prevalence of both is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control, asthma has become the most common serious chronic disease in children and the third-ranking cause of hospitalization for kids under 15.
 
The most effective method by far that I have recently learned about for keeping indoor air virtually pollution-free is American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning’s AccuClean™ whole home air filtration system. AccuClean can be attached to your existing furnace or air handler, so you don’t need to renovate your home to install it. Once installed, AccuClean removes allergens from the air in every room of the house, as opposed to plug-in air cleaners that operate in only one room.
 
AccuClean removes virtually all allergens in your home: well, up to 99.98%, and you can’t get much closer to 100% than that! Additionally, the system removes more than 99% of the common flu virus. It’s 100 times more effective than the standard one-inch filters and actually easy to clean by simply vacuuming or washing the reusable filter. 
 
Keeping the dirt and dust out of your house is easier said than done, and cleaning every day is simply not an option for today’s busy families. AccuClean prevents unwanted dust and dander from continually circulating in your home, ensuring the indoor air your family breathes is cleaner and healthier.
 
To find out more about AccuClean and see tips about keeping your home’s indoor air clean and healthy, visit our American Standard site here.  While you're there, register to win the AccuClean system as well! 

Bonus month at Baby Boot Camp!

Join Baby Boot Camp in the month of May and receive a FREE bonus month with any 6 or 12-month package registration!  Are you tired of being tired?  Are you tired of trying to squeeze some workout time into your busy routine of being a mother?  Baby Boot Camp is the ultimate answer!  Bring your baby AND get your workout time in!  Nothing could be easier!  As moms, we all deserve that much needed time to re-energize and take care of our bodies.  We owe it to not only our kids but to ourselves to be as happy and healthy as we possibly can.  Baby Boot Camp offers you a way to have all of this without sacrificing family time.

For a limited time only, Baby Boot Camp is offering you an even greater reason to become part of this revolutionary way for Kansas City moms to get fit.  Register anytime during the month for either a 6-month or 12-month plan and get a FREE bonus month!  Need an even better reason to check out Baby Boot Camp?  Your first visit is always FREE - so go check it out!  Baby Boot Camp - how busy Kansas City moms get fit!

March for Babies.

KCMetroMoms.com has started a team for the annual March of Dimes March for Babies.  If you would like to join our team and walk with me in the fight for healthy babies, or to donate to this worthy cause, click here.

A dentist that will make you smile.

My kiddos visited a new dentist today and we ALL enjoyed ourselves!  From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with the bright, comfortable, and clean reception area and a lovely receptionist, Holly.  The waiting room features very fun seating in blue and orange (hmmm....now where have I seen that color combo before?), two Mac computers for the kids to play on, a neat bookcase with toys and books, and of course, a television that happened to be showing the Alvin & The Chimpmunks movie.  There were lots of great magazines for me to read while we waited for our turn (which turned out to be a very short wait), and the sweet smell of some sort of air freshner they used was filling the room.  It was nice.  I had never been to such an inviting dental office before.

The friendly dental assistant, Kristina, called us back to the exam area and we were yet again surrounded by a clean and comfortable space.  She then began to take the kids' info down and I had a chance to ask questions about our visit.  When it was time for Dr. Matt to come in and do his thing, he was very friendly and knowledgable about his practice.  I have never had a dentist who was so eager to answer any questions I had.  He even made it clear that he was available by cell phone should a dental emergency ever arise.   During the kids' exams, he was very patient and funny and talked to them about snack choices, brushing habits and even invited them to brush his plush kangaroo's set of chompers!

When we left the kids walked out with a fun goodie bag that included a new toothbrush (my oldest son was super excited it was a Cars toothbrush), flossers, toothpaste, a brushing chart, and an hourglass to use while brushing their teeth.

This was hands down the most pleasant experience with a dentist or doctor that I've ever had and I am sure it was just as stress-free for my kids.  If you're looking for a dentist for your little one, I would hightly recommend you give them a call.  Even if your little one is under 2 years old, you can come in and receive a FREE infant oral health exam for kids 6 to 24 months.

Smiles Dentistry for Kids is conveniently located in Overland Park at 147th Street and Metcalf.  You may reach them by calling 913.685-6000 or on the internet at www.smilesdentistry4kids.com

Receive a $25 credit to your dental account by telling them Candy with KCMetroMoms.com referred you!