City of Shawnee

Community Wellness Hub

Healthier Because We Live HereThe mission of the Healthier Because We Live Here Community Wellness Hub is to bring a trusted gathering place that connects every member of the community with essential programs, services and spaces

The vision of the Wellness Hub is that it will advance health equity, improve health outcomes and enhance quality of life, so that everyone can say they are Healthier Because We Live Here in Shawnee and Johnson County, Kansas.




The Healthier Because We Live Here Community Wellness Hub has three components:
  • Helping community-based partners fulfill their missions in serving identified areas of need.
  • Serving Community-identified issues that the Hub can support.
  • Providing a "one stop shop" that links to partners and their services, and answers the health questions individuals and organizations are looking for.
Services Provided
Ages Served
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Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54), Teens (13-17), Youth (6-12), Early (birth-5), Intergenerational/Families
Services Provided: Health Screenings, Physical/Therapeutic/Occupational Support, Adaptive Support, Outreach Nurse
Description: We are a federally funded no cost captioning phone service for any hearing impaired person-from ages 3-103; there is no income requirement or insurance or prescription needed to get the phone; you do not have to have a land line or internet; we will provide that at no charge from the federal government’s program.
SSOR Physical Therapy
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54), Teens (13-17), Youth (6-12), Intergenerational/Families
Services Provided: Fall Prevention Support, Other
Other Services: Dynamic warmups and stretching before and after exercise
Description: The physical therapy experience at SSOR is unparalleled – you’ll receive personal, hands-on attention unlike what you’ll experience anywhere else, and you’ll see improvement quickly. Our therapists are licensed, knowledgeable, and experienced at the highest level, and our programs are individualized with specific, detailed progressions and an end goal in mind. Our philosophy is encompassed by the idea that you’re a goal-oriented person who deserves results quickly. We won’t waste your time; you only get the physical therapy you need. We will provide you with a physical therapy program that best suits both your physical and your financial needs.
WellCare
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54)
Services Provided: Health Screenings, Mental Health Support, Other
Other Services: Primary Care and Urgent Care Services - All Virtual Appointments
Description: At WellCare, we are here to make healthcare simple and convenient. Whether you are feeling sick or just need a routine check-up, we are here to get you well and keep you well - all from the comfort of your own home with all virtual appointments!
Optum
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74)
Services Provided: Nutrition Education, Individual Exercise Opportunities, Fitness Classes, Physical/Therapeutic/Occupational Support, Mental Health Support
Description: The Optum Community Centers provide a space where you can stay active, be healthy and build relationships. Programming is geared toward the 55p+ community. All classes and programs are offered at no cost
Mercy and Truth Medical Missions
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54), Teens (13-17), Youth (6-12), Early (birth-5), Intergenerational/Families
Services Provided: Food Access, Nutrition Education, Health Screenings, SNAP/WIC Enrollment, Outreach Nurse, Other
Other Services: Translation services; Point of care lab services; Transportation to clinic
Description: Mercy and Truth provides healthcare to the uninsured and underserved people of our community through Christian service.
The Built Box
Ages Served: Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54)
Services Provided: Nutrition Education, Individual Exercise Opportunities, Fitness Classes, Personal Training, Other
Other Services: Online Workouts
Description: Our mission is to give beginners, parents, and retired athletes the tools to build fitness habits that last a lifetime.
Evolve Wellness & Counseling
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54), Teens (13-17), Youth (6-12)
Services Provided: Nutrition Education, Mental Health Support, Other
Other Services: Functional Medicine
Description:
Kansas City Community Gardens
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54), Teens (13-17), Youth (6-12), Early (birth-5), Intergenerational/Families
Services Provided: Food Access, Nutrition Education, Other
Other Services: Gardening and Orcharding Resources, Support and Supplies for low-income populations
Description: KCCG is a non-profit membership organization that helps people grow vegetables and fruit from garden plots and orchards located in backyards, schoolyards, vacant lots and community sites.
K-State Research and Extension Johnson County
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54), Teens (13-17), Youth (6-12), Early (birth-5)
Services Provided: Nutrition Education, Family Engagement, SNAP/WIC Enrollment, Adaptive Support, Fall Prevention Support, Financial Education/Support Services, Other
Other Services: Health Education
Description: We provide accurate, research-based information on a variety of topics through classes & events, K-State publications, e-Newsletters and more.
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54)
Services Provided: Fitness Classes, Personal Training, Physical/Therapeutic/Occupational Support, Fall Prevention Support, Other
Other Services: Massage Therapy, Wellness Coaching, Yoga Therapy Coaching, Wellness Education, Tobacco Cessation, CPR Classes, Monitored Fitness Program, Worksite Wellness
Description: With a sacred mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ, AdventHealth is a connected system of care for every stage of life and health. A focus on whole-person health and commitment to caring for the body, mind and spirit unify the system's more than 50 hospital campuses and hundreds of care sites in diverse markets throughout almost a dozen states. AdventHealth in Kansas City includes AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Merriam, AdventHealth South Overland Park, AdventHealth Lenexa, AdventHealth College Boulevard in Overland Park, three AdventHealth Centra Care locations and 23 AdventHealth Medical Group primary and specialty care clinics. AdventhHealth Shawnee Mission is the only certified member of MD Anderson Cancer Network, a program of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Kansas City.
Stone Wellness Coaching
Ages Served: Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54)
Services Provided: Other
Other Services: Behavior change support around activity, nutrition, sleep and stress.
Description: Stone Wellness is your coach and partner in taking steps to feeling positive and energized about yourself and your next phase of life.
PT Solutions
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54), Teens (13-17), Youth (6-12), Intergenerational/Families
Services Provided: Health Screenings, Physical/Therapeutic/Occupational Support, Fall Prevention Support, Other
Other Services: We offer free PT screenings.
Description: At PT Solutions, physical therapy is more than a series of exercises. Your entire experience matters. From your initial evaluation to your last visit and beyond, our focus is to help you reach your goals in a friendly and comfortable environment. We’ll be your guide on your path to wellness. Through evidence-based treatments, you’ll gain the strength, mobility, and confidence to return to the activities you love. Through patient education, you’ll gain the knowledge to keep yourself healthy once your plan of care is over. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, recently had surgery, or looking to reduce pain, our physical therapists are ready to help.
The City of Shawnee
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74)
Services Provided: Individual Exercise Opportunities, Fall Prevention Support
Description: The City is committed to helping our employees and citizens achieve their best health via a holistic approach to wellness by incorporating nutrition, exercise, prevention and education on healthy lifestyle choices. This approach includes physical, emotional, mental, financial, career and social/community wellbeing. By increasing awareness of positive healthy lifestyle choices, opportunities for healthier behaviors and motivation we are #HealthierBecauseWeWorkHere and #HealthierBecauseWeLiveHere
Athletico Physical Therapy Shawnee
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54), Teens (13-17), Youth (6-12), Intergenerational/Families
Services Provided: Physical/Therapeutic/Occupational Support, Fall Prevention Support
Description: We provide physical therapy for wide variety of diagnosis including orthopedic, spine, pelvic health, pediatrics, neuro, work comp, to name a few. We have certifications that include but aren't limited to pelvic health, dry needling, concussion/vestibular, spine, Parkinson's, Blood Flow Restriction, and functianal capacity evaluations. We can also assist employers with new hire drug screens and post offer testing.
El Centro, Inc.
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54), Teens (13-17), Youth (6-12), Early (birth-5), Intergenerational/Families
Services Provided: Food Access, Nutrition Education, Family Engagement, Health Screenings, SNAP/WIC Enrollment, Financial Education/Support Services, Other
Other Services: Education and services provided in Spanish.
Description: Strengthening communities and improving the lives of Latinos and others through educational, social, and economic opportunities.
Harvesters - The Community Food Network
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54), Teens (13-17), Youth (6-12), Early (birth-5), Intergenerational/Families
Services Provided: Food Access, Nutrition Education, SNAP/WIC Enrollment
Description: Mission: Harvesters mobilizes the power of our community to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger
Olathe YMCA
Ages Served: Seniors (75+), Active Ages (55-74), Adults (18-54), Teens (13-17), Youth (6-12), Early (birth-5), Intergenerational/Families
Services Provided: Food Access, Individual Exercise Opportunities, Fitness Classes, Personal Training, Fall Prevention Support
Description: The YMCA of Greater Kansas City, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being.