Alliance for Epilepsy Research
PREDICTING SEIZURES – THE LATEST RESEARCH - Leading edge researchers in Kansas City have developed a method of predicting seizures up to 3 minutes in advance.  This multidisciplinary team is now using these warnings to trigger electrical stimulation in the brain to stop seizures from occurring.  The results are incredible and very heartening.  Let us tell you more about it.

ALS Association
ADJUSTING TO SERIOUS ILLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE THE ALS ASSOCIATION - discusses changes that can be expected when a co-worker is living or caring for a family member with a serious illness. Learn valuable resource tools and practical way to help.

American Lung Association of KS
WHY SHOULD YOU STAY AWAY FROM TOBACCO SMOKE? - Information about what smoke and smoking does to your lungs and your health. Including why it's important to quit and the dangers to non-smokers from secondhand smoke. Can include visuals that show lung damage from smoking and tips on how to quit.

American Stroke Foundation
ARE YOU AT RISK? - Find out the risk factors of Stroke and how you can take action to help prevent Stroke. 

Alzheimer’s Association
AN OVERVIEW OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE - Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative brain disorder that attacks and slowly steals the minds of its victims. There are an estimated 4 million Americans that have Alzheimer’s, with people over the age of 65 having a 1 in 10 chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is increasingly found in people in their 40’s and 50’s.

Arthritis Foundation, Western MO, KC Chapter
ARTHRITIS AND IMPACT - An educational discussion on the most common forms of arthritis, focusing on the impact on personal lives, the workplace and the family. Offers advice on joint protection, stress management and the importance of exercise.

Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
WHAT’S NEW IN ASTHMA AND ALLERGY CARE? - A perfect topic for a brown-bag lunch or an educational meeting. A board certified allergist will discuss the latest medicines and treatments and what to expect in the coming year.

HOA Bone Marrow Donor Registry
THE LIVING GIFT OF LIFE - Each year leukemia, aplastic anemia and other fatal blood related diseases claim the lives of thousands of people. Bone marrow transplantation is the only hope for these patients. More than sixty percent of patients requiring bone marrow transplants do not have a matched family member who can donate the needed marrow.

Brian Injury Association of KS & KC
BRAIN INJURY PREVENTION - Brain Injury Prevention The Brain Injury Association provides information on the prevention of traumatic brain injury and general information about the short and long term effects on the individual.

Fibromyalgia Coalition International
FIBROMYALGIA AND CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME - Learn about these mysterious illnesses that affect millions of Americans. How do they impact the lives of sufferers, the workplace and their family? How can these conditions be managed more effectively?

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,KC Chapter
CHRONIC ILLNESS AND THE FAMILY - Find out what to expect when a child has a chronic illness. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation discusses diabetes management and how it affects family life.

Joshua Child & Family Development Center
TOURETTES AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - Representatives from the Joshua Center discuss Tourettes Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Asperger Syndrome. Learn about neurological disorders and the impact they have on children and their families. Discover coping methods and the current strategies used to treat the various disorders.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Mid-America Chapter
OVERCOMING THE CANCER CHALLENGE - A survivor of leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease or multiple myeloma talks about overcoming the challenge of cancer and how he/she continues living.  Personal examples are shared about the diseases, treatment methods, means of support for someone facing a cancer diagnosis and the importance of hope!

Lupus Foundation KC Chapter
BUT YOU LOOK SO WELL- Someone can’t go on a picnic because he or she has lupus. Find out why and learn about living with this difficult disease. LUPUS FOUNDATION

March of Dimes, KS/Western MO Chapter
A BABY IN YOUR FUTURE: PREPARING FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY - If you are pregnant, or hope to become pregnant in the future, there is a lot you can do now to plan for a healthy pregnancy.  Come and learn how your baby develops during your pregnancy, and the practical steps you can take along the way to help your baby be born healthy.

Midwest Christian Counseling Center
STRESS MANAGEMENT The Stress Management presentation will identify the nature of stress, its symptoms and the emotional and physical costs of failing to address it.  A brief assessment will be given to help identify your level of preparedness to deal with stress.  Finally, there will be a discussion of various strategies to help the person cope who is under stress.

Midwest Ear Institute
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Do you live close to a busy highway or near an airport?  Do you work in a noisy daycare?  Do your kid's toys make funny and loud noises?  Is your TV turned up, is your radio always on in the car, and is your computer humming around the clock?  Noise is everywhere, and when it becomes constant and never ending, it may be detrimental to your health. Learn about how everyday noise may be affecting your hearing...and what you can do about it.

Missouri Hospice Organization
DEALING WITH GRIEF IN THE WORKPLACE - Individuals handle grief differently. Learn how to be a support to co-workers as they work through their sense of loss.

NAMI of KC
WHAT HELPS, WHAT HURTS ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL  -helps identify symptoms of mental illness at home and work, including techniques for coping. Learn to talk with doctors and access educational and support services for the entire family.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society , Mid-America Chapter
UNDERSTANDING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - The National Multiple Sclerosis Society discusses the nature of MS and how it affects family, friends and co-workers. Participants will learn how to cope with the visible and invisible consequences of the disease, including memory problems, role changes, disability, and an unpredictable future.

NOVA Center
A BRIGHT FUTURE - Nova Center, Inc. offers hope and opportunity for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities!

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
UNDERSTANDING SICKLE CELL ANEMIA - SICKLE CELL DISEASE ASSOCIATION provides information about the genetic implications and disease ramifications of sickle cell anemia and the importance of testing young people of childbearing age.

SIDS Resources
SAVE OUR MOST ENDANGERED SPECIES! - Babies 12 months and younger are at serious risk for a number of hazards. Learn simple, affordable steps you can take to help protect your baby. (Not just for parents, grandparents, babysitters, siblings, aunts, anyone who cares for a baby is encouraged to attend.)