Eat a Rainbow

23.1% – People consuming 2+ fruits per day


34.0% – Target goal

13.9% – People consuming 3+ vegetables per day


18.5% – Target goal

If you have a medical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disease , or allergies, you might benefit from nutrition counseling. Talk with your doctor about a referral for our outpatient nutrition services.

High Blood Pressure

33.9% – People with high blood pressure


26.6% – Target goal

One in three Clay and Platte County residents lives with high blood pressure. Also known as hypertension, it’s considered a silent killer because most people don’t experience symptoms. Regular screenings are the best prevention. Fr blood pressure screenings are available at all three Meritas Health Express locations. High blood pressure is a treatable condition with the right care and management plan.

Heart Disease

186.7 – Death rate per 100,000 for cardiovascular disease


141.3 – Target goal

NKCH has the most advanced and comprehensive heart care program in the Northland, with both diagnostic and surgical services. Our accredited Chest Pain Center, Heart Care Clinic (formerly the Heart Failure Clinic), accredited heart failure program and Cardiac Rehabilitation programs give you convenient access to integrated, quality care quickly.

Prevention is the Best Medicine

See your primary care doctor for an annual check-up. If you need more specialized care, your doctor can recommend a specialist. If you don’t have a doctor, we can help you find one near you. Explore Find a Doctor or call 816.221.HEAL.

Casey Quintanilla

Casey is the Executive Wellness Program Administrator for Meritas Health Occupational Health & Wellness. She has a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Public Relations and a Master's degree in Applied Health Science from Northwest Missouri State University. According to Casey, putting her two degrees together yields the most perfect career in the world - marketing all aspects of health and wellness to encourage employees to live healthier, happier lives by maximizing the potential everyone has inside them.
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