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Starlight Holds Blood Drive as CBC Announces Blood Emergency One Year Into the Pandemic

The blood drive will be held Monday, April 19 and Tuesday, April 20. Read Article

Introducing: The Post-COVID Recovery Program

With nearly 30 million confirmed diagnoses of COVID-19 in the U.S., countless people are still suffering from the long-term effects of the disease. While most people recover with no long-term health effects, around 10% develop additional symptoms later on in the recovery process. These individuals are known as long-haulers, and many of them are facing challenges brought on by the disease, especially as they return to work. Read Article

Free COVID clinics focus on local, minority communities

Kansas City, Mo., April 8, 2020 – Nurture KC and Walgreens are hosting two free COVID vaccine clinics on: Read Article

Comeback KC Launches Campaign To Get Region Fully Vaccinated

KANSAS CITY— April 1, 2021 — The Kansas City region is in a race to get area adults vaccinated before another COVID-19 surge arrives, fueled by new virus variants and a loosening of public health restrictions.  Comeback KC is launching a regional education and communications campaign to help with that life-saving effort. Read Article

Kansas City Remembers Those Lost to COVID-19

KC COVID-19 Memorial Tribute to be held at the National WWI Museum and Memorial April 10 Read Article

Blue KC Joins ‘Rally for Recovery’ to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19

KANSAS CITY, MO. (March 8, 2021) – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Rally for Recovery’ commitment, alongside several other organizations across the country with a common goal: accelerate vaccinations, reopen safely, and defeat the pandemic. Read Article

Blue KC Offers Affordable Health Plans Through the ACA Marketplace During A New 2021 Special Enrollment Period

Blue KC making comprehensive and affordable ACA plans available through May 15, 2021 Read Article

Starlight to Host Fourth Life-Saving Blood Drive as National Blood Shortage Continues

The blood drive will be held Wednesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 11. Read Article

Third Regional COVID-19 Business Survey Results

A December 2020 survey of area businesses shows that respondents, to a degree, are feeling more optimistic about the future of their companies. Download survey results >> Read Article

KC CARE Health Center COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing January 14-15

GET TESTED Community testing events serve the residents of Missouri. DHSS is partnering with the Missouri Community Health Centers and MAKO Medical Laboratories to offer these free testing events. There is no eligibility other than to have a Missouri address. If you do not see any community testing events in your area, you can continue to check back with this page as new sites will be added as events are planned. Read Article