The Doctor’s Note: Should I get a flu shot?

Winter is approaching, so it is time to decide whether or not to get a flu shot. The flu shot is the single best way to prevent the flu, but less than half of all Americans get one. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that almost everyone over 6 months of age get a flu shot this year. Let’s take a look at some facts that support how the flu shot can be beneficial. Continue reading “The Doctor’s Note: Should I get a flu shot?”

{Guest blog} BCBSKS vice president looks to create sustainable change through United Way

Matt All, BCBSKS senior vice president and general counsel, has been serving as the 2016 citywide campaign chair for the United Way of Greater Topeka. During his time as the campaign chair, he’s seen the challenges the city is facing, but feels encouraged about the progress it’s making. Continue reading “{Guest blog} BCBSKS vice president looks to create sustainable change through United Way”

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{Guest blog} The mission to end gender and relationship violence

Christie Brungardt, Ph.D, is the co-founder of Jana’s Campaign, a group who’s mission is to provide quality educational programming that prevents gender and relationship violence. We invited Christie to share how the organization is continuing its mission across the country.  Continue reading “{Guest blog} The mission to end gender and relationship violence”