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Category Health and Wellness
JUNE 22, 2026
Whole-Person Health Doesn’t Start in the Exam Room
A conversation from The Movement with KC CARE Health Center It started with a cup of coffee, definitely not decaf....
MAY 5, 2026
Healthy Kids, Stronger KC: Why Partnership Matters
Healthy Kids, Stronger KC: Why Partnership Matters YMCA Healthy Kids Day, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas...
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
From Survival to “Golden Bowl” Wellness: Cooking for Chronic Disease Prevention with Gigi the Vegan
Health doesn’t begin in a doctor’s office; it starts where life actually happens: in our homes, our kitchens, and the...
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
Pedaling Toward Hope – How Movement Brings Momentum to Life with Parkinson’s
At YMCAs across the Kansas City Metro, fitness has always been more than just exercise—it’s about connection, health, and hope....
JUNE 5, 2025
Finding Strength Together: A Journey of Hope and Healing with LIVESTRONG🄬 at the YMCA
Facing cancer is a battle—but it doesn’t have to be fought alone. In this powerful podcast episode, we sit down...
MAY 19, 2025
LIVESTRONG Training: Become a Champion for Cancer Survivors at the Y
Join us June 11–12 at the Olathe YMCA for LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Instructor Training At the YMCA, we believe...
MAY 6, 2025
‘Not One More’ – Eliminating Drowning in Kansas City
Drowning is 100% preventable—and yet it remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4. For Black children ages 10–14,...
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Raising Awareness During Diabetes Awareness Month
Did you know that of the 98 million Americans who have prediabetes, more than 8 in 10 adults are not...