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Prostate cancer can have no symptoms or warning signs. Talk with your doctor to see if you are at risk.

Join Healthy Blue at the Show Me Safety Fair in High Ridge on 9/23 to learn about your MO HealthNet benefits, interact with safety education stations, and enjoy free food and giveaways! High Ridge Fire Protection District Safe Kids St. Louis SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

988 Lifeline offers support and resources for people in crisis, including veterans and LGBTQ+ people, in over 240 languages.

Schedule an appointment with your child’s doctor to get them up to date on their vaccines in time for the new school year.

Yearly wellness exams track your child’s growth and help them get important shots. Schedule their exam before school starts.

Healthy Blue Missouri officially opened its community welcome center at 272 S. Mt. Auburn Rd. (downstairs from McAlister’s Deli) in Cape Girardeau on July 25.

The celebration included a ribbon cutting, two check presentations, a clown, and refreshments provided by food trucks (barbecue and snow cones). Missouri State Sen. Holly Rehder spoke and signed complimentary copies of her autobiographical book, Cinder Girl.

Welcome center opens to improve community health Healthy Blue Missouri officially opened its community welcome center at 272 S. Mt. Auburn Rd. (downstairs from McAlister’s Deli) in Cape Girardeau July 25. The celebration included a ribbon cutting, two check presentations, a clown, and refreshments provided by food trucks (barbecue and snow cones...

We kicked off National Health Center Week with an amazing event! Thank you to all those who came to learn how critical integrated health care is for patients' overall health and well-being. Several elected officials and local health leaders took time from their busy schedules to visit with our FCHC team to discuss community health centers and our impact on our community. Pictured left to right: Joseph Palm, Rudy Nickens, Doug Beck, Anne Schweitzer, Brian Williams for Missouri, Jo Doll, Nancy Rios with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Aramide Aroyinde our CEO, Tracy McCreery, and Victoria Anwuri with the City of St. Louis Department of Health. We can't thank you enough for your support.

And thank you to Healthy Blue Missouri and Home State Health for sponsoring our event!!

Babies benefit from breast milk if you breastfeed directly or use a breast pump. Do what works best for you and your family.

Back to school is right around the corner! Always stop and wait for kids to cross the street to get on or off the bus. Never pass the bus when the stop-arm is out.

UV rays are strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the U.S. Try working out indoors, or in the morning or evening instead.

Our Community Welcome Center will serve as a one-stop-shop for a wide range of information and resources to address the social drivers of health, including help accessing food, housing, transportation, employment and healthcare, social/financial support efforts!

Tanning is a form of skin damage caused by UV rays. Be sure to apply sunscreen regularly.

If winter weather is coming your way, staying safe and warm is your first priority. CALL 2-1-1 or go to 211.org to find shelters and warming centers in your area.

The symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu can be very similar. The best way to know what you have is to be tested. Feel like you have the flu? It could be COVID-19. See common symptoms http://ow.ly/r9ru50LXvIn

Maternal Resource Fair is featuring local community resources, diaper and formula giveaways, door prizes, and lunch for all attendees.

Transportation is available for Healthy Blue members upon request.
Please RSVP by December 16th to Brittney, (573) 270-9287.

There's still time to chip in! Find more info on our website: https://www.bgclubspringfield.org/get-involved/donate-2

Our friends at Healthy Blue Missouri have generously donated ALL these presents to sponsored families this holiday season! Thank you so much for the support! 🎄

Want to chip in and sponsor a family yourself? Find more info on our website: https://www.bgclubspringfield.org/get-involved/donate-2

The holidays can bring good tidings but also cause anxiety. If you’re worried about finances or your growing to-do list, there are ways to cope. http://ow.ly/8ekQ50LKQWQ

If you still haven’t had your flu shot this year, it’s not too late. Get it now to protect yourself and your loved ones. See where to get a flu shot vaccines.gov/find-vaccines

Before your checkup, make a list of questions so you can get all the information you need to take charge of your health. http://ow.ly/2OiX50LKRGY

Symptoms of diabetes can develop quickly. Recognizing them can help you get the disease under control. Learn more at http://ow.ly/5Qe450LKUa8

Quitting smoking is hard. With the right resources and support, you can make today your quit day. Find no-cost tips and tools at http://ow.ly/w8F250LKSgs

There has been a lot of information about RSV in the headlines recently. Learn more about the symptoms and caring for someone with RSV. http://ow.ly/caaY50LLiIM

Living with a disability can bring unique challenges at work. We can help you find resources. http://ow.ly/Zh2J50LhCcP

Healthy Blue Missouri is proud to partner with GQT Movies, Forum 8 and Capital 8 theaters to bring sensory friendly movie nights at 5 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. Click the story below to learn more.

Sensory-friendly movies premiere in Columbia, Jefferson City Sensory-friendly formats keep the theater lights up and sound down, and allow the audience to talk openly.

Did you know your favorite pumpkin latte could have 50 grams of sugar? That’s more than an entire day’s worth of sugar in one cup.

Take control of your health. Talk to your doctor today to find out if it’s time for your breast cancer screening. Learn more at http://ow.ly/kKuc50LhBh5

Healthy Blue is proud to sponsor today's Baby Shower with the Tri-County Health Department. We look forward to seeing you there!

Today is . Let's take the day to check in on our mental health and our loved ones. Together we can eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health & mental illness.

Thank you SO much to our Silver Sponsor for our upcoming in Jefferson City this weekend!

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According to The National Diaper Bank Network, 1 in 3 families struggle with diaper need. No parent should have to worry about providing essentials for their baby. Find community support like diapers and more by going to https://www.healthybluemo.com/missouri-medicaid/get-help/local-services.html

Healthy Blue Missouri is proud to partner with Missouri Department of Transportation and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital to host a Show Me Safety Fair this Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Grace Church located at 2695 Creve Couer Mill Road in Maryland Heights. Learn some quick car seat safety tips below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8nG0NXJi4s

Learn the dos and don'ts of installing car seats According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 46% of car seats are installed incorrectly. A correctly installed car seat can reduce the...

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Learn more about how to take action for your health this Hispanic Heritage Month. Go to http://ow.ly/EfKB50KKASK for more information.

September kicks off . If you're thinking about su***de, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like some extra emotional support, the 988 Lifeline is here for you - 24/7/365 across the U.S. Learn more by visiting bit.ly/3IkYNOs.

Individuals learned basic skills to prepare for developing, worsening and crisis mental health and substance abuse situations.

Mental Health program trains individuals for crisis

Mental health first aid training available next week Next week Healthy Blue is hosting a mental health first aid training session to help people learn what to do if they notice someone in a mental health crisis.

Healthy Blue is happy to be participating in the SWMO Behavioral Health Conference in Springfield today! Such a wonderful turn out of different organizations bettering our community. Our Community Relations Representative is onsite giving out information about Medicaid expansion and benefits.