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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

YMCA, United Healthcare Hosting Medicare Information Sessions

United Healthcare has partnered with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City to bring public Medicare information sessions all around the...
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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Guidance on Coping with Trauma from the Y’s Behavior Specialists

As the community continues to process the tragedy that occurred at the Chiefs Parade on February 14, 2024, we turned...
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Young girl hold a glittery heart cut out in support of heart health for the Kansas City YMCA
JANUARY 31, 2024

American Heart Month – Tips to Stay Heart Healthy

February is American Heart Month. Use this month to get a blood pressure screening and focus on becoming heart healthy....
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Kansas City YMCA graphic featuring a YMCA member working out on an exercise bike with a text overlay saying "4 out of 10 cancer cases are associated with preventable risk factors".
JANUARY 31, 2024

National Cancer Prevention Month – Get Moving!

According to research, 4 out of 10 cancer cases in the United States are associated with preventable risk factors. Excess...
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4 image collage of the Prairie Village Community Center's outside facilities with text "What are your thoughts about a potential campus with co-located facilities?" and "Share your thoughts & Take the Survey by Friday, February 9th, 2024 at www.pvkansas.com/communitycenter".
JANUARY 26, 2024

Survey Available for Prairie Village Community Center Campus Study

On Thursday, January 25, the Prairie Village Community Center Campus study project team hosted an in-person public meeting to share...
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Active Older Adults performing active fall prevention exercises in Kansas City YMCA group class.
JANUARY 11, 2024

Safeguarding Against Falls: A Priority for All

With winter weather comes an increased risk for falling, impacting people of all ages. The Healthy Living Team at the...
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3 image collage from the YMCA360 app. Left image is of 2 men squatting. Middle image is of a woman using a resistance band overhead. Right image is of a woman in a yoga tree pose.
DECEMBER 7, 2023

New: Group Exercise Classes In Ys Powered by YMCA360

Now you can enjoy group exercise classes every hour of the day in select Y centers. In addition to classes...
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The Kansas City Chiefs Red Coaters accept an award on stage at the 2023 Spirit of Service Awards.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Season of Thanks: Spirit of Service 2023 Honors Y Volunteers

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City honored its volunteers during the Spirit of Service Volunteer Celebration on November 16, 2023...
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