Category: Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Finding Hope by Asking for Help: Amanda’s Mental Health Journey

Content Warning: This article discusses suicide, suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety and mental health treatment. These topics may be difficult for some readers. Please take care while reading and consider stepping away if needed. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support … Continue reading Finding Hope by Asking for Help: Amanda’s Mental Health Journey

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Health & Wellness

From Sidewalks to Steering Wheels: Stay Safe and Steady All Winter

When winter settles into Kansas, it brings cozy evenings and steaming cups of cocoa — along with a few challenges. A fresh snowfall can hide ice under sidewalks and make even a quick trip out a headache. Those frosty mornings and freezing temperatures can bring safety concerns to anyone. With a little preparation you can take on winter with confidence and comfort. Be ready and … Continue reading From Sidewalks to Steering Wheels: Stay Safe and Steady All Winter

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Health & Wellness

November is National Diabetes Month

November is National Diabetes Month and the perfect time to focus on this condition, whether you’re preventing it or managing it. With a few simple steps, you can boost your health and feel more confident about your care. Why it matters to you Type 2 Diabetes is common, but you don’t have to face it alone. A few changes can lower your risk or help … Continue reading November is National Diabetes Month

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Mental Health

Keep Thanksgiving stress-free

Ah, Thanksgiving — a wonderful mix of delicious food, cherished family moments and a heart full of gratitude. But let’s be honest: it can also feel a bit overwhelming. Fear not. A few small, mindful choices can help you savor the day without stress. First, the star of the show: food. Yes, indulge in your favorite Thanksgiving dishes (hello, pumpkin pie!) but try not to … Continue reading Keep Thanksgiving stress-free

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Let’s talk about it: Take charge of your bladder health

Let’s face it — some topics are a little awkward and bladder health is often at the top of that list. But here’s the truth: incontinence is more common than you might think and there is absolutely no reason to feel embarrassed. It’s a normal condition that can happen for a variety of reasons — medication side effects, weak pelvic muscles, urinary tract infections and … Continue reading Let’s talk about it: Take charge of your bladder health

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Mental Health

Support and Self-Care for a Less-Stressful Holiday

Here’s How to Beat 4 of the Top Holiday Stressors The holiday season often brings a mix of emotions. It can be joyful and comforting — filled with beautiful lights and decorations, nostalgic traditions and precious time with loved ones. But it can also feel hectic, expensive and emotionally draining. For many, this time of year is both heartwarming and hard. Nearly nine in 10 … Continue reading Support and Self-Care for a Less-Stressful Holiday

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Mental Health

From Burnout to Breakthrough — A mental health journey

When Sonia Jordan, Health Equity Manager, began her career in public health, she never imagined how deeply personal the work would become. Before joining BCBSKS, she served as the Director of Informatics at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, where she led the development of the county’s first comprehensive Health Equity Report. It was a labor of love: data-driven, community-informed and deeply necessary. But when a board … Continue reading From Burnout to Breakthrough — A mental health journey

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Health & Wellness

When Doctors Prescribe Exercise, This Program Gets People Moving

A well-known bit of wisdom says that if exercise could be packaged as a pill, every doctor would prescribe it. A Douglas County coalition has been putting that idea to the test by offering “activity prescriptions” at no cost to patients newly diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. Their goal: reducing some of the barriers to regular physical activity to help people improve their health. “For … Continue reading When Doctors Prescribe Exercise, This Program Gets People Moving

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