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by John W. Bluford
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Wellness Tip:
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As summer approaches, exercising outdoors can be challenging. Exercising in extreme heat can also put additional stress on the body.
Here are some helpful tips for staying safe and reducing your risk for heat related illnesses this summer:
- Exercise in the morning or evening when temperatures tend to be cooler.
- Modify the duration and intensity of your workout to accommodate higher temperatures.
- Take more frequent breaks throughout your workout routine.
- Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after your workout.
- Eat meals and snacks regularly, including foods rich in potassium.
- Wear light-weight clothing that is loose-fitting and light in color.
- Wear sunscreen and a brimmed hat.
- Take advantage of shaded areas.
- Monitor your heart rate.
- Know your medical risks.
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Welcome to
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT! |
Greetings!
Truman Medical Centers is committed to improving the quality of life in Kansas City and the surrounding communities through its department of Community Engagement.
Here is the latest news in our efforts to lead the way to a healthier community.
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 A Night in Brazil
Um sucesso!(That's Portuguese for a great time!)
It was an evening of Samba and Caipirinhas at the first Night in Brazil at Fogo de Chao on the Country Club Plaza. The night was a benefit for the Hospital Hill Economic Development Corporation (HHEDC). More than150 people attended the event, which included live Samba dancers, a silent auction, and Brazilian food and drink.
The HHEDC thanks everyone who supported A Night In Brazil and looks forward to next year's event.
To find out more about the Hospital Hill Economic Development Corporation, please click here. |
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Fore the Babies!
The WinterStone Golf Course in Independence was the setting for Golf Baby Golf, TMC Lakewood's annual golf tournament, which raises funds for the Lakewood Family Birthplace.
This year's successful tournament was a sell-out with 150 golfers and more than 70 volunteers participating, raising more than $122,000.
One of the highlights of Golf Baby Golf is the famous ball drop contest. A helicopter dropped hundreds of balls on the course with three landing right in the hole! The owners of the balls that landed in the hole received great prizes. |
 Community Partner Spotlight: Longfellow Community Association The Longfellow Community Association (LCA) serves the area just south of Hospital Hill. Its residents are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy quality of life for their neighborhood and surrounding area. The association recently opened a Farmer's Market at 29th Street and Gilham Road. The market is open on Thursdays from 4 to 8 pm through October 25, and features produce from local and sustainable farmers, offering healthy options for people living in the community. The LCA is not only dedicated to helping increase the health and wellness of their community, but they also are committed to drawing in new businesses, creating a safer community and educating the community about the benefits of healthy eating. For more information about the Longfellow Community Farmers Market, please click here. |
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Federal Innovation Funding Awarded to KC for Healthcare Pilot Project
"Through long-standing community partnerships ... we will work together to engage the most vulnerable populations of our community and shape a health care delivery system that focuses on keeping high-risk patients out of the hospital, providing better care to those that need it while holding down healthcare cost"
TMC CEO John Bluford
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation recently announced a $14.3 million healthcare innovation award to support an effort to deliver better healthcare to four cities across the country. Kansas City was one of the cities selected. Communities Creating Opportunities (CCO) will work with TMC to determine the emergency room hot spots in Kansas City to help reduce emergency room use as primary care.To learn more, click here. |
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Upcoming Community Events
July 9 - Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, 6-8:30 pm,
Don Chisholm Learning Center, 610 E. 22nd St. Kansas CIty, MO 64108
July 12 - Longfellow Farmer's Market, 4 to 8 pm, the Filling Station, 2908 McGee Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64108
July 22 - Rodeo at Benjamin Ranch, Noon to 2 pm, 6401 E. 87th St. Kansas CIty, MO. 64138
July 28 - Mini-Health Fair Bluford Library, 3050 Prospect Ave. Kansas City, MO 64128
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