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Sep 16, 2024

Flu vaccine time is here

The flu vaccine can take the flu from wild to mild. That’s the word from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who recommends getting vaccinated in September or October. The CDC encourages everyone six months and older to get the seasonal flu vaccine. Here at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City […]

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 […]

May 31, 2024

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Community Baby Shower Builds Bonds

Blue KC is committed to advancing health equity and improving the health and well-being of our members and community. By listening to our members, conducting research, and partnering with organizations, we understand the unique needs of our community and the inequities that exist within it. One important issue is the racial disparities that are present […]

May 31, 2024

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Kansas Citians can access community support services with Blue KC tool

Kansas City has a great big heart (the Parade of Hearts and iconic Charlie Hustle KC heart t-shirt are not coincidences). One way the city cares deeply for the community is through extensive free and reduced-cost support services. Thanks to the Blue KC Community Support Tool, Kansas Citians can easily find those services in their neighborhoods. […]

May 20, 2024

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The Blue KC Community Support Tool

So many factors contribute to mental health, starting with basics needs like food, shelter, and healthcare. If you’re struggling with stress and anxiety related to any of these, use Blue KC’s Community Support Tool to get connected with services that can help. The Blue KC Community Support Tool compiles local support services into one directory […]

Mar 25, 2024

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Health equity surveys help Blue KC address member whole health and well-being

Tailoring health programs to member needs is one way Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) cares for our members’ whole health and well-being. To do this, we first need to understand member demographic information and non-medical factors that may affect their health. Your Blue KC representative has visited or will soon […]

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