Click “read more” below to see testimony from Shelby Ostrom, MAIC Program Director, in opposition to Senate Bill 212. This bill would ban the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) from requiring new vaccines for Kansas school children. Her testimony was presented to Chairman Hilderbrand and members of the Committee on Public Health and Welfare. Please help us oppose Bill 212!
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How the COVID-19 Vaccine Works
admin Hot Topics, News January 27, 2021
This is a must-watch presentation, given by Dr. Barbara Pahud, at last week’s Mid America Immunization Coalition (MAIC) quarterly meeting.
“You don’t want to miss this replay! She had our members captivated — breaking down complex subject matter in easy-to-understand analogies and descriptions,” says Shelby Ostrom, Strategic Initiatives Director, who oversees MAIC.
Dr. Pahud is the Research Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Children Mercy. In partnership with the University of Oxford and the University of Kansas, Children’s Mercy is at the forefront of developing a vaccine to prevent COVID-19.
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Bipartisan Medicaid expansion deal announced
admin Hot Topics January 9, 2020
Today Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and GOP Senate Majority Leader, Republican Jim Denning together revealed a plan for expanding Medicaid in Kansas. “We’re excited to see this bipartisan solution to expand Medicaid health insurance coverage to 130,000 deserving Kansans,” says Tracy Russell, Executive Director of Nurture KC. “This is the first step in a lengthy […]
Bipartisan Medicaid expansion deal announced
admin News January 9, 2020
Today Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and GOP Senate Majority Leader, Republican Jim Denning together revealed a plan for expanding Medicaid in Kansas. “We’re excited to see this bipartisan solution to expand Medicaid health insurance coverage to 130,000 deserving Kansans,” says Tracy Russell, Executive Director of Nurture KC.
Help Nurture KC build bright futures
admin News December 3, 2019
This Giving Tuesday, support vulnerable KC metro families who need it most. Giving to Nurture KC this holiday season has never been easier! Simply text DONATE to 816-203-1489. Then, click on the response link to give online. It’s quick, easy and hassle-free.
Nurture KC takes action on legislative priorities for 2020
admin News November 12, 2019
Learn what policies will positively impact the health of KC metro families Kansas City, Mo. Join us as coalition partners develop our legislative policy agenda for 2020. We will hear from players in the Medicaid expansion campaigns in both Kansas and Missouri. Along with access to care, immunization, tobacco prevention and early care wellness standards will be examined. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the politics firsthand and gain inside knowledge into policies to improve families’ health for generations to come.
MCHC Bids Farewell to Anne Biswell
admin News October 31, 2019
I’m so happy to be here today to help celebrate Anne’s retirement and her over 20 years of dedication and commitment to Maternal and Child Health Coalition of Greater Kansas City. I have worked with Anne longer than anyone else at MCHC so I wanted to share a little bit about her history with the Coalition.
MCHC 2018-2019 Annual Report
admin News October 17, 2019
The Annual Report for the fiscal year of April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019 is now available. To view the report, please click here: 2018-2019 Annual Report Final
MAIC Fall Flu Clinics Underway: Say BOO to the FLU!!
admin News October 17, 2019
Mid America Immunization Coalition (MAIC) is once again holding a series of flu clinics across the metro area to try and reduce the burden of influenza on the community. Every year, an average of 32,000 people in the U.S. die from complications resulting from the flu. Last year was even worse, and this year is […]
Fall Flu Clinic Schedule
admin News October 14, 2019
Fall Flu Clinics 2019 / vacunas de influenza MO – ages 12 years and older/ mayores de 12 años KS – ages 7 years and older/ mayores de 7 años Date/Fecha Time/Tiempo Address/Dirección Age/Edad Wednesday/ miércoles 10/2 3:00-6:00pm Kansas City KS Community College, Jewell Hall, 7250 State Ave., KCKS 66112 7+ Friday/viernes 10/11 9am-12pm Mexican […]
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