MCC Living Well - September webinars

The following webinars are brought to you as part of the MCC Living Well Program.

The presentations below are both aired live and recorded. If an employees is unable to attend the webinar at the scheduled time, recordings can be viewed later. All series classes are available for one week, and one time presentations are available for two weeks after the original presentation.

All classes are free for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City members. Non-members are allowed to participate in the classes (non-member fees are associated with the series classes). One time presentations are free for everyone. See class description for indication of an additional participant fee for non-members that participate.

NutriWise – Click here to register
Tuesdays, Sept. 7-Oct. 26
12 - 1 p.m CST
Free for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City members
$75.00 for non-Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City members.
An 8-week program to improve health through three key principles: 1) building a foundation of nutrition knowledge; 2)real-life strategies to improve nutrition and physical activity; and 3) motivation through realistic goal setting and tracking progress.

Balanced Budget, Balanced Diet – Click here to register
Tuesday, Sept. 7
4:30-5:30 p.m. CST
Free for everyone.
Learn to prepare healthy delicious meals within a tight budget for your family. Participants will virtually navigate their way around the grocery store to find the healthiest and most economical options.

Know Your Numbers--Click here to register
Monday, Sept. 13
3-4 p.m. CST
Free for everyone.
Blood pressure, cholesterol, lipids, glucose, BMI…the numbers go on and on. But what do they all mean? Participants will learn what their numbers mean and what they can do to improve their numbers, and when these numbers indicate it’s time to see a healthcare professional.

Cancer Prevention: Simply Put– Click Here to Register
Wednesday, Sept. 15
12-1 p.m. CST
Free for everyone.
Learn what you can do to prevent your risks of cancer. In this class, we will discuss the importance of working with your health care team for appropriate screenings and the importance of self-screenings. Also addressed will be the importance of a healthy diet of plenty of fruits and vegetables (especially those high in anti-oxidants,) regular physical activity and how the importance of keeping your life in balance can reduce your risk.

Thinking About Quitting--Click here to register
Friday, Sept. 17
11-12 a.m. CST
Free for everyone.
Participants will learn they have a choice and smoking is a habit that can be broken. The instructor will discuss barriers to quitting, local resources for quitting, and review the latest in tobacco-cessation aids.

Making the Most of Your 10 Minute Break – Click here to register
Monday Sept. 20
3-4 p.m. CST
Free for everyone.
Ten minutes may not seem like a long time, but it can be just enough time to calm your mind and relax your body. Participants learn simple techniques that can be done quickly for greater relaxation and peace of mind.