Aug 5, 2024 Maternal Health Blue KC a champion of Black maternal health equity in Kansas City Twenty-two years ago, Bridget Locke gave birth to baby Zoë at a Kansas City hospital. Zoë was healthy, and Bridget’s pregnancy and delivery were uncomplicated. Her postpartum experience was not. Five days after delivery Bridget developed a debilitating headache and swelling of her lower limbs. She drove herself to a local ER expecting to be […]
Jul 31, 2024 Preventive Care Your annual checkup checklist Annual checkups, or physicals, with your primary care provider can be vital for spotting subtle changes in your health that you might not notice on your own. They also help keep you up to date on potentially lifesaving screenings and tests. And they’re the perfect opportunity to discuss health concerns or ask questions. Whether you’re […]
Jul 24, 2024 Sports Partnerships 2024 Blue KC Coaches with Character Honoree Jill Courter – month of July Courter coached in Blue Springs school district for past 25 years Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) and the “C” You in the Major Leagues (CYITML) Foundation have announced Blue Springs High School girls’ golf coach, Jill Courter, as the Blue KC Coaches with Character honoree for the month of July. […]
Jul 23, 2024 Using Your Benefits Blue KC Has Your Smile Covered You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your teeth, but your oral health is more important than you might realize. According to the Mayo Clinic, your oral health “offers clues about your overall health” and “problems in the mouth can affect the rest of your body.” Because dental health plays a vital […]
Jul 22, 2024 Sports Partnerships 2024 Blue KC Sporting Samaritan Honoree Daniela Torres – month of July Blue KC and Sporting KC have announced Crossroads Academy Quality Hill teacher Daniela Torres as the Blue KC Sporting Samaritan honoree for July Having just completed her fourth year at Crossroads Academy Quality Hill in Kansas City, Missouri, first-grade teacher Daniela Torres is already creating memories and changing the lives of her students in more ways than […]