Sep 20, 2024 Preventive Care It’s prime time for a $0 flu vaccine The flu is sneaky. It can invade your body undetected, mask itself from the immune system, and keep up its charade until … you feel that tickle in the back of your throat and those body aches that aren’t from…
Sep 19, 2024 Preventive Care New COVID vaccine, free at-home tests now available The updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available for $0. To find a COVID vaccine provider near you, search vaccines.gov. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a single dose of the updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for anyone six…
Sep 19, 2024 Behavioral Health Preventing Suicide Among High-Risk Groups Suicide affects individuals across all demographics, but certain groups face disproportionately higher risks. Populations such as LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, older men and certain racial minorities experience unique challenges that contribute to elevated rates of suicide. By understanding the specific vulnerabilities…
Sep 19, 2024 Sports Partnerships 2024 Blue KC Sporting Samaritan Honoree Adam Shirley – month of September Blue KC and Sporting KC have announced Shawnee Mission Northwest High School forensic science teacher Adam Shirley as the Blue KC Sporting Samaritan honoree for September Nearly ten years ago, Adam Shirley – then in his second year as an educator –…
Sep 18, 2024 Using Your Benefits Open Enrollment is Around the Corner It’s the season for Chiefs football, fall festivals, and Blue KC open enrollment. If you’re not familiar with the open enrollment period or how to navigate it, here’s a cheat sheet to help you get started. What Is Open Enrollment…