Health Innovation Team, July 2021

by | Jul 12, 2021 | Health Innovation Team

Event Date: July 28, 2021 Time: 8:30-10:00 am Location: Zoom: https://kcdigitaldrive.zoom.us/j/83375417414 Admission: Free This month, we will consider two different approaches to reaching people where they are – in their homes. Our first presenter will be Steve...

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