Rodgers Health

06/17/2026

Most people who lose Medicaid don't lose it because they don't qualify anymore. They lose it because of paperwork mistakes.

The four big ones:
Missing work-report deadlines
Ignoring renewal letters
Not updating your address or phone number
Forgetting to send in income documents

Here's how to avoid this: Set up an online account with MO HealthNet. Put every deadline in your phone calendar with an alarm. Save copies of everything you submit. Update your info the day it changes.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the paperwork? Not sure when your annual renewal is? Our health insurance counselors can help. Visit samrodgers.org/healthinsuranceservices or call (816) 889.4797.

06/16/2026

A trip to the grocery store can feel different when you’re pregnant. You may be thinking about what sounds good, what fits your budget, and what gives your baby the nutrients they need to grow.
WIC can help make those choices easier by providing nutritious foods rich in protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins. Each food helps to ensure everyone gets the best nutrition possible!
Contact Sam Rodgers to get started: https://bit.ly/4e4WNIF.

06/15/2026

Guys, one side of your mouth should not have to do all the work.

Tooth pain, bleeding gums, bad breath that keeps coming back, or a sore spot that will not heal are not things to “tough out.” They are reasons to see a dentist.

At Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, dental care is part of men’s health. Our team provides exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, and emergency dental services.

“I’m good” only works when you actually know what is going on. Call (816) 474.4920 or visit https://bit.ly/4fnHU56 to schedule a dental appointment.

06/15/2026

Thank you so much to the Dotte Mobile Grocer and Cultivate KC
for bringing fresh, affordable produce right to Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center this weekend!

We are grateful for partners who share our commitment to healthy food access and whole-person care, and we are thankful for every neighbor who came out to shop. Your support makes our community stronger.🧡

06/15/2026

If you receive MO HealthNet through Medicaid expansion, new federal work requirements could affect what you must do to keep your coverage beginning in 2027.

The final rules explain who may be exempt, which activities count toward the required 80 hours each month, when documentation may be required, and what you can do now to prepare.

Jim Torres, program manager of our Health Insurance Services team, spoke with KFF Health News about how few people have heard about the upcoming changes.

Know what could be required before the rules take effect: https://kffhealthnews.org/medicaid/medicaid-work-requirements-final-rules-exemptions-trump-cms


Need help understanding your MO HealthNet coverage or a notice you received? Call our Health Insurance Services team at (816) 889.4797.

The Trump administration has laid out what millions of Americans on Medicaid must do to prove they’re working or completing other activities. Health policy researchers and consumer advocates say there are some important takeaways.

06/12/2026

Your well-woman visit is the one appointment that belongs entirely to you. The one where you finally mention the thing you have been brushing off for months. Where you ask the question you have not said out loud to anyone yet. Where someone is paying attention to you for a change.
No matter where you are financially, that appointment is yours. Call (816) 474.4920 or visit https://bit.ly/4uEq7P6 to request your appointment.

06/11/2026

Did you know 20/20 vision does not always mean healthy eyes?
Night driving gets harder. The screen looks fuzzy after a long day. Small print takes more effort than it used to.
It is easy to call those things normal and keep moving, but eye health is not something you can guess.
If “I’m good” has been covering up what your eyes have been trying to tell you, it is time to schedule a comprehensive eye exam. Call (816) 474.4920 or visit https://bit.ly/4fnHU56 to schedule an appointment.

06/10/2026

Labor moves fast. The room fills up with people you may have never met before, decisions get made quickly, and the person who came with you is doing their best, but has never been through this either.

A doula has. She knows what questions to ask when things shift unexpectedly. She knows how to help you understand what is happening and what your options are. She stays with you through all of it, not just the moments when everything is going smoothly.

The MaIH Center at Sam Rodgers is here for expecting mothers who want that kind of support in their corner. Call (816) 889.4897 or visit https://bit.ly/4kmlXX7 to learn about doula support before your due date gets any closer.

06/09/2026

Men are taught to push through a lot.

A long shift. Bad sleep. Stress. Being tired. Not feeling quite right.

But some things should not be powered through.

Diabetes can build quietly while you are still showing up, still working, and still telling people, “I’m good.” The tiredness, thirst, extra bathroom trips, blurry vision, or tingling feet may not feel like enough reason to make an appointment, but they are signs worth checking.

At Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, a diabetes screening can help you stop guessing. Our award-winning medical home model connects primary care, lab testing, medication support, and next steps that make sense for your life.

If “I’m good” has been covering up tiredness, thirst, or tingling feet, it is time to check. Sam Rodgers helps more than 1,400 diabetic patients annually keep major health risks under control. Call (816) 474.4920 or visit https://bit.ly/4fnHU56 to request an appointment.

06/09/2026

Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center’s Rory Kirk attended Urban Summit’s annual conference in Kansas City this past weekend alongside Mrs. Sylvan.

The conference featured keynote speakers Qiana Thomason of Health Forward Foundation, a valued Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center partner, and the Rev. Jamal Bryant.

We appreciated the opportunity to connect with leaders and organizations from across the region during this year’s conference.