Virtual clinic. Genuine care.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new, dedicated Virtual Care clinic. Needing same-day urgent care or primary care services? See a provider remotely for non-emergency concerns, including common illnesses and minor injuries.

• Use your computer or mobile device.

• Extended hours for your convenience.

TWO GRAND PRIZE WINNERS WILL EACH RECEIVE A FAMILY FOUR-PACK OF TICKETS TO TANGANYIKA Wildlife Park (A $480 VALUE)

For details and to enter, head to KCParent.com!

Welcome to July! Julie Collett put together a list of A-to-Z summer fun in Kansas City on pgs. 40-41, so I thought I’d follow suit with my own A-Z list of what I love about summer! A ir conditioning: Because it can get hot! B lueberries—and other fresh fruit—yum! C oncerts: We’ve got tickets to see several of our faves. D inner—so much easier in the summer! E asy: Summer laundry is easier because the clothes aren’t as bulky—and no school clothes! F lipflops: I’d wear them all year if I could. G rill: Fire it up for a simple and tasty meal. H ot: Nothing beats a hot summer day. I ce cream—because, ice cream. J uly 4—a fun celebration. K etchup—on a grilled burger. L emonade stand: I love to stop by and purchase from kids in the neighborhood. M argarita: They’re always good, but everything seems to taste a tad better during the summer. N ights: Like they sing about in Grease , enjoy those “summer ni-ights.” O cean: Our family vacay this summer is a week at the beach, my happy place. P ool—best place to be on a hot summer day. Q uick: Why does summer seem so much shorter than the other seasons? R elax: Take time to unwind during the summer. S imple: The unstructured, nowhere-to-be-atany-certain-time days of summer are the best. T an: Yes, I wear my sunscreen, but I do enjoy getting a tan. U mbrella: Keep it handy for a summer storm. V acation: If you don’t have one planned, do it! Even a weekend away is good for the soul. W ater: Ocean, lake or pool, one of my favorite places to be is next to the water. e X citing: Summer brings great adventures. Y ard: Often you’ll find me in a hammock swing in the backyard. Z ilch: the number of boring days in summer.

Enjoy your summer, Kansas City!

Margaret Sarver, Editor

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Bill Bartlett (Belton), Hannah Berry (Kansas City), Julie Collett (Overland Park), Janelle Cumro-Sultzer (Manhattan), Judy Goppert (Lee’s Summit), Roy Harryman (Kansas City), Kristina Light (Kansas City), Regan Lyons (St. Joseph), Sarah Lyons (Kansas City), Kailyn Rhinehart (Warrensburg), Joleen Sams (Shawnee), Hailey Saunders (Kansas City)

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