Wow … so many wins this month! Access our April Recap to see how we:
• Helped Kansas extend postpartum Medicaid coverage
• Published our 2021 Annual Report
• Introduced our Parent Action Network to protect immunization
• Appeared on KSHB 41 to share how we bridge the gap in prenatal resources
• Appeared in USA TODAY and Kaiser Health News to talk about immunization standards
• Celebrated Black Maternal Health Week
Do you believe in routine childhood vaccines for your kids? Want to become involved in vaccine advocacy and make a difference in your community? If so, check out our new Parent Action Network at nurturekc.org/solutions/immunization#pan. We need your help to get essential immunization back on track.
#WorldImmunizationWeek
Have you been following the immunization drama by some Kansas lawmakers? They tried to dilute state immunization requirements when routine vaccinations have overwhelming bipartisan support. Thankfully, Kansas’ immunization standards were upheld in the regular legislative session. This article, “Anti-Vaccine Ideology Gains Ground as Lawmakers Seek to Erode Rules for Kids’ Shots,” by Kaiser Health News shares what went on legislatively the past several months. Executive Director of Nurture KC, Tracy Russell, is quoted in it and talked at length with Kaiser Health News. The article received even more national attention today when it was picked up by USA Today. Also noteworthy: Kansas vaccine advocate, Andy Marso is quoted in the article as well. Marso is a meningitis survivor and shares his story on our immunization page.
This April, let’s debunk misinformation and encourage our community to get fully vaccinated during National Minority Health Month. Boost your community with facts on vaccines and boosters. Learn more about this year’s theme, and access resources, by visiting visiting minorityhealth.hhs.gov/nmhm. For more vaccine resources and local stories and information, go to Immunization – Nurture KC.
Check out today’s story from KSHB-41 News: “Two Americas: Kansas City organization works to bridge gap of prenatal care resources.” It shows how Nurturing KC is helping all moms receive quality prenatal and postpartum care.
Access our latest newsletter to learn how Nurture KC is: 1) Advocating to extend postpartum coverage for new moms. 2) Sharing resources and getting back to in-person events in KC. 3) Honoring moms in our Healthy Start program, and more!
Nurture KC advocates to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage to 1 year for new moms. Today our staff partnered with the March of Dimes and visited the Missouri State Capitol. Our staff is pictured meeting with Senator Lauren Arthur who says this coverage extension has “earned bipartisan support and near-universal acclaim.”
Today we celebrate all the women in our Healthy Start program who are making a brighter future for their children. Learn more about Healthy Start at https://nurturekc.org/solutions/.
Nurture KC’s Executive Director, Tracy Russell, recently presented statewide immunization poll results to the Kansas Rural Caucus and the Health and Human Services Committe (of the Kansas House of Representatives). She shared 95% of Kansans support wellness vaccines, such as those that prevents measles, mumps and polio. Examine key findings at https://nurturekc.org/solutions/immunization#survey.
The past month has been a whirlwind of major developments at Nurture KC! Check out our February Update to see what’s new with our organization.
