Jul 15, 2024 General Health Tips The Importance of Getting a Flu Shot This Season Get out your calendar and schedule an appointment with your doctor to get a flu shot in September or October. You can also get a flu shot at your local pharmacy or supermarket. Ask your providers about the appropriate flu shot dosage given your age and medical history. Why do I need a flu shot? […]
Jul 15, 2024 Preventive Care Heat-Related Illness Awareness & Prevention It’s summertime and as the heat rises, so can the health risks. It’s essential to keep yourself healthy and safe while enjoying outdoor activities. If you have a chronic health condition, it can impact how your body responds to overheating. Certain medications can impact your response to high heat and impair your body’s ability to […]
Jul 15, 2024 General Health Tips Keep Track of Your Medications If you take several medications, it can be difficult to remember if you’ve taken them. Also, many medications will not work properly if you miss or skip doses, which can lead to health complications, and even increased healthcare costs. Taking too much of a medication, by not keeping track, can also have risks. It’s not […]
Jul 15, 2024 General Health Tips Embrace Active Living For Brain Health Currently, about 6 million Americans aged 65 and older are facing Alzheimer’s disease conditions, and while there’s no cure, ongoing research provides hope. Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and proper nutrition, is suggested to lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Positive effects on the body can positively influence the brain, with […]
Jul 15, 2024 Maternal Health Black maternal health support is ongoing focus at Blue KC 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 postpartum Bridget developed a debilitating headache and swelling of her lower limbs. She drove herself to a local ER expecting to be back […]