Kansas City YMCA Blog
Following the drowning of a 13-year-old Kansas City, Kan., boy last summer, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and…
The Atchison Family YMCA/Cray Community Center is partnering with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to distribute COVID-19 oral saliva test kits to the community. Pick up a…
As the community continues to process the tragedy that occurred at the Chiefs Parade on February 14, 2024, we turned to the behavior specialists with our youth development team for guidance on…
February is American Heart Month. Use this month to get a blood pressure screening and focus on becoming heart healthy. Below are five tips for the whole family to become heart healthy this February…
According to research, 4 out of 10 cancer cases in the United States are associated with preventable risk factors. Excess body weight, poor diet and physical inactivity are factors that contribute to…
On Thursday, January 25, the Prairie Village Community Center Campus study project team hosted an in-person public meeting to share more about the study process and gather community feedback. Thank…
With winter weather comes an increased risk for falling, impacting people of all ages. The Healthy Living Team at the Y offers the following reminders to help all ages prevent falls. Anyone…
Now you can enjoy group exercise classes every hour of the day in select Y centers. In addition to classes with in-person instructors, we’ve added video classes taught by the best Y instructors from…
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City honored its volunteers during the Spirit of Service Volunteer Celebration on November 16, 2023 at Starlight Theatre. The event highlighted the impact of the more…
