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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 these groups face, we can better tailor prevention efforts and provide the support necessary to […]

Sep 16, 2024

Behavioral Health

Youth mental health: A local lens on a national crisis

We’re not just minds and bodies. We’re human beings. Yet there is often a distinction made between physical and behavioral health. One that includes stigma, silence, and confusion around getting help for stress, depression, anxiety, or substance use. As if these problems had nothing to do with how we feel physically. In real life, anxiety […]

Sep 10, 2024

Behavioral Health

Helping a Loved One Who is Suicidal

If a friend or family member shows signs of suicidal tendencies, knowing how to talk to them can make a significant difference in outcomes. The key to successfully intervening is to approach the conversation with empathy and understanding. To effectively probe deeper into their feelings and encourage them to open up, express your concern directly […]

Aug 30, 2024

Behavioral Health

Help prevent death by suicide

Death by suicide happens every 11 minutes* in the United States yet talking about suicide is uncomfortable. Knowing what to say to someone in crisis can be difficult and fraught with fear of making things worse or violating their privacy. We need to talk about suicide Talking about suicide is critical — to divert a […]

Aug 19, 2024

General Health Tips

Register for Adult and Infant CPR Training

In only 30 minutes, you can learn how to save someone’s life. To address health disparities and give life-saving information, Blue KC is proud to partner with the Black Health Care Coalition to host training for infant and adult CPR. Disparities have been found in survival rates for people receiving CPR by a non-medical professional […]

Aug 9, 2024

Preventive Care

Gear up for flu vaccination season

Flu season leaves millions in its wake each year. The CDC estimates that in 2023-241: $0 flu vaccines Help your clients from falling victim to the flu by encouraging $0 flu vaccines administered by Blue KC in-network providers and retail health clinics or at Spira Care Centers. Beginning mid-September, Spira Care Centers will offer no-appointment […]

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