Kansas City Medical Society

10/30/2025

Celebrating 10 years of KC Health Collaborative!

10/21/2025

Happy Diwali to all who celebrate!

10/03/2025

A study suggests most adults at risk of losing Medicaid under work rules are chronically ill. Read more...

Older, medically complex Medicaid beneficiaries are among those most at risk of losing coverage due to work requirements, according to a study published Oct. 1 in JAMA. A team led by researchers at Yale University in New Haven, Conn., used a cross-sectional analysis of 2017–23 National Health and ...

10/02/2025

Get your flu shot for free — without leaving your car!
Jackson County Public Health is offering free drive-thru flu vaccines on Friday, Oct. 24.

• Appointments begin at 9:30 a.m.
• The flu shot event will be held at First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs located at 301 SW Woods Chapel Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64105.
• Flu shots are for ages 6 months and up.
• Preregistering online is encouraged.

https://jcph.org/drive-thru/

*JCPH accepts most insurance plans. If you do not have insurance, you can get a flu vaccine for a $20 flat fee at JCPH clinic.

On October 24th, 2025, we're hosting a free drive-thru flu vaccine clinic to make it easy for your family to receive this year's flu vaccine.

09/29/2025

Physician su***de is a quiet crisis in medicine — one that touches far too many families, colleagues, and communities.

We commend those in the Kansas City medical community who are working together to change that story: breaking stigma, improving access to care, and making it clear that doctors deserve support, too.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available:

Dial 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Physician Support Line: 888-409-0141

Text “SCRUBS” to 741741

Additional information can also be found on the KC Medical Society website, kcmedicine.org

Read more about the efforts happening across our hospitals, medical schools, and practices in this important piece from The Beacon.

https://thebeaconnews.org/stories/2025/09/22/kcs-medical-community-takes-action-against-persistent-problem-physician-su***de/

Area hospitals, medical schools and doctors are working to reduce stigma and improve access to mental health care.

09/22/2025

Happy New Year to all who celebrate!

09/19/2025

We’re excited to welcome Andrea Hofstetter, MPA, to the KCMS Foundation team! As Project Manager for the Healthcare Workforce Development initiative, Andrea will work alongside regional partners to strengthen pathways into healthcare careers. Her experience with program evaluation and stakeholder collaboration will support our mission of building a healthcare workforce that meets the needs of all communities in the Kansas City region.

09/03/2025

Please join us in welcoming Lucinda Noches Talbert to the Kansas City Medical Society Foundation (KCMSF) team!

Lucinda joined KCMSF as the Director of Health Access in August 2025. Lucinda has more than 15 years of nonprofit work experience and has held various roles in programs, fund development and operations at Pharmacy of Grace, KC Healthy Kids, and the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center.

“As a resident of Wyandotte County with more than a decade of experience working for two different Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), I can say that the entirety of my career and volunteer work stems from my core belief that everyone—regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background—deserves quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare,” says Lucinda.

“Lucinda’s knowledge and background in program management, staff supervision, and cultivating partnerships with collaborating organizations are an asset to the KCMSF team,” says Karole Bradford, CEO. “I am excited to see our Wy JO Care and Metro Care programs continue to grow under her leadership,” Karole adds.

08/14/2025

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Kansas is falling behind. We are one of only ten states that hasn't yet expanded Medicaid and still have a health care coverage gap.

What is the coverage gap? It means you can't get Medicaid because you make "too much" (or don't have a dependent child at home), but you can't get financial help on the ACA Marketplace because you make "too little."

Keeping Kansans uninsured isn't good for our neighbors, and it isn't good for the health of our state.

What questions do you have about the coverage gap in Kansas?

08/05/2025

Shifting Ground: Understanding Change, Inspiring Action

Last week, Kansas City Medical Society Foundation and Jackson County Public Health presented the results of the healthcare access gap analysis conducted in Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties in Missouri.

This study was conducted to answer the question, “In a post-COVID, post-Medicaid expansion healthcare environment, who doesn’t get what type of care, and why?”

This report will drive our program development and community engagement. We hope that it can be similarly useful for our partners and collaborators.

You can read what we learned by visiting our website and clicking on the button to download the full report.

The Kansas City Medical Society Foundation offers $8 million in donated specialty care annually. Explore Wy Jo Care and Metro Care programs and the foundation's community health efforts. Contact us at 816-908-0524.

07/22/2025

👀 Spending a lot of time staring at screens?

Your eyes need a break, too.
Try the 20-20-20 Rule to prevent digital eye strain:

🕒 Every 20 minutes
👁️ Look at something 20 feet away
⏱️ For 20 seconds

It’s a simple habit that can make a big difference in keeping your eyes comfortable and healthy, especially if you work on a computer all day!

07/21/2025

Shifting Ground: Understanding Change, Inspiring Action

KCMS Foundation is pleased to invite you to a special presentation of important new research on healthcare access in Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties, Missouri.

Event: Shifting Ground: Understanding Change, Inspiring Action

Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm (Light dinner and networking from 5:00 – 5:30 pm)

Location: Kauffman Conference Center, Paseo Room

Registration: Required

This event will share the results of a recent study exploring how Medicaid expansion and the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare capacity have reshaped the local healthcare environment. The presentation will highlight changing trends in healthcare access and consider next steps for program development, collaboration, and advocacy to address unmet healthcare needs in our region.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 23!

We look forward to your attendance and collaboration in advancing healthcare access for our communities.

Jackson County Health Department University Health KC REACH Healthcare Foundation