Together For Better Health

Thrive Health Connection and Vivent Health (pronounced Vy•vent) are joining together as one organization, partnering to provide comprehensive health care programs and social services for at risk individuals. While this merger means some things will change, we’ll still be providing all the support you valued from Thrive Health Connection and adding even greater access to HIV prevention, care and treatment services and advocacy for thousands of people in the greater Kansas City area. And there’s one thing that will never change: All services will be delivered with the high level of radical hospitality you’ve come to expect.

As a result of the merger with Vivent Health, we are excited to bring to the greater Kansas City area the only HIV Medical Home in America that is recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. The Vivent Health HIV Medical Home provides patients and clients with comprehensive integrated primary, specialty, preventive care and treatment services all in a vibrant, safe and accessible part of Kansas City.

Thrive Health Connection and Vivent Health are excited to partner together with Community Builders of Kansas City to transform the community and strengthen the quality of life for every individual.

Together for Expanded Services

Our comprehensive and integrated service offerings help patients overcome a wide variety of barriers to health. As a result of this exciting merger between Vivent Health and Thrive Health Connection, we’ll now be able to expand our patient and client care services to include all the following:

Together in a New Location

As a part of the Vivent Health and Thrive Health Connection merger, we’re also moving into a new and convenient location. This 16,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is conveniently located in the Shops on Blue Parkway, served by bus route 47. We have our own dedicated, free parking lot in a multi-purpose shopping center. And all our services—case management, medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy, food pantry, prevention services, and more—will be available in our new location.

Visit us: 4309 E 50th Terrace; Suite 100 & 200; Kansas City.

Together to Answer Your Questions

Thrive Health Connection is now Vivent Health. What does that mean for Thrive Health Connection and people living with or at-risk for HIV?
- At Vivent Health, we are committed to providing integrated HIV and primary care in Kansas City via the HIV Medical Home model of care.
- We will significantly expand programs and services to build healthier lives for people in the greater Kansas City, MO/KS area who are at risk for and living with HIV/AIDS by implementing the nationally renowned Vivent Health HIV Medical Home.
- Our HIV Medical Home offers fully integrated health and social services, including medical, dental, and behavioral health, along with pharmacy, case management, and social support provided by a team of professionals dedicated to patient-centered care.
- A new 16,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility opening in November 2021 includes a medical clinic, pharmacy, and food pantry.
- HIV prevention services are a cornerstone of Vivent Health’s comprehensive care, and they will be available in our new location.
What happens now?
- While there will be changes, we want you to know that the programs and services you currently rely on will continue without interruption. The caring Thrive Health Connection team you know and trust will be here, available to help you with all of your needs.
- Please continue to schedule your appointments by contacting your case manager directly or by calling or texting 816.561.8784. You may also call 816.437.0524 and request to speak to a case manager of the day.
Why now?
- As Kansas City’s original HIV/AIDS services provider, Thrive Health Connection has grown to serve 1 in 6 people living with HIV in the region. Over the years, it has advanced on multiple fronts, adding enhanced programs and services for people affected by and living with HIV/AIDS. The Vivent Health and Thrive Health Connection merger is a natural next step in growing programs and services to meet the need in our community.
- In Kansas City, approximately 4,000 people are living with HIV /AIDS, a rate of 226.1 individuals for every 100,000 population. There are an additional 150 new HIV cases reported annually. Thrive Health Connection operates in zip code 64130, the second-highest HIV/AIDS populated area in Kansas City.
- The Vivent Health Medical Home Model will offer an expanded level of integrated care for people living in the greater Kansas City Metropolitan area.
How was this decision made?
- Thrive Health Connection has always operated through the lens of what is best for people impacted by HIV/AIDS in our community. Thrive Health Connection put mission first when examining the merger as a means of meeting the needs of patients.
- The Vivent Health HIV Medical Home is a powerful way to fight and ultimately end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by ensuring people living with and at risk for HIV have access to integrated, patient-centered care.
Why Vivent Health?
- Vivent Health is a national leader in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment and has the best health outcomes in the United States, helping people with HIV/AIDS live long, healthy lives.
- Vivent Health operates the only HIV Medical Home in America recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Establishing the HIV Medical Home will allow us to achieve the best outcomes for the people we serve and to be a strong, financially stable leader in the fight against HIV.
What does this mean for clients and our programs?
- Our clients will continue to receive the same high-quality case management and prevention services they have come to expect from Thrive Health Connection. In addition, they can now look forward to being able to access medical care, pharmacy services, dental services, food pantry, and legal services all in one convenient location
- Through strategic investments, programs will be enhanced to expand our integrated, life-affirming medical home model and assure the people we serve have access to comprehensive services.
- The caring Thrive Health Connection team you know and trust will be here, available to help you with all of your needs.
- Please continue to schedule your appointments by contacting your case manager directly or by calling or texting 816.561.8784. You may also call 816.437.0524 and request to speak to a case manager of the day.

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Caroline Huffman

VP of Operations

Paul Rotert

Medical Director

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Rachel King

Physician Assistant

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Sheridan Giaimo-McClung

Pharmacy Manager

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