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by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC The winds of western Kansas and Sand Creek Station’s tricky greens dealt Kansas City Kansas Community College’s golf team a bit of a setback in the Bethel Spring Invitational Sunday. Third after firing a 298 at Hesston Golf Course on Saturday, the Blue Devils skidded to a 324 at Sand Creek Station in Newton Sunday and had to settle for fifth place in the 19-team tournament made up almost entirely of four-year colleges and universities. Loaded with international players, Bethany took the first two places with scores of 590 and 608. Hastings was third at 611…

Kansas City Kansas Community College’s men return to second half basketball play with a bang – three games in four days. They’re at Hutchinson Wednesday. The Blue Devils then will play host On Point Academy at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Metropolitan Community College at 4 p.m. Saturday as part of the KCKCC Classic that includes two games on Friday and three on Saturday. Fort Scott and Metropolitan will kick off the Classic at 5:30 p.m. Friday and Fort Scott will take on On Point Academy Saturday at 2 p.m. The tripleheader will then close out Saturday at 6 p.m. when…

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City has announced it will cover COVID-19 testing and 24-7 access to virtual care for its members, according to a spokesman. According to a news release, Blue KC will cover the COVID-19 test with no cost share to the member. The COVID-19 diagnostic test will be covered consistent with CDC guidance related to COVID-19, with no cost share to the member, according to the announcement. In addition, Blue KC will eliminate prior authorizations for COVID-19 services. Prior authorization will be waived for diagnostic tests and covered services that are medically necessary and consistent…

There is a dangerously low blood supply in the nation, and the American Red Cross is encouraging residents to give blood. Severe winter storms recently affected blood drives in the region and the nation, according to Red Cross officials. Many blood drives were canceled because of the weather. Thousands of donors have come forward since the Red Cross issued its first blood crisis alert in January, but patient care remains at risk, Red Cross officials said. More donors are needed to make appointments now for the weeks ahead to help make sure victims and patients continue to have access to…

There is often a need for blood during the winter holidays, when regular donors may be on vacation or ill. The Community Blood Center has scheduled blood drives in the coming week. A Community Blood Center blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at Turner Recreation Commission community gym, 831 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kan. Another Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Moose Lodge No. 1999 Lodge Hall, 6621 Turner Drive, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call…

Blood center moves to appointment-only schedule with longer open hours Blood donors needed Because of COVID-19 and the stay-at-home mandate, the Community Blood Center is canceling all blood drives through the end of April, and extending the open hours at its donor centers. According to a spokesman, the CBC also is doing away with walk-in donations and all donations are now scheduled. They are urging healthy donors to make appointments to help maintain the region’s blood supply at this critical time, the spokesman said. Blood collection sites are disinfected frequently, and they are taking extra precautions to help prevent the…

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, Kansas. As the nation experiences a new surge in COVID-19 cases, the Red Cross has become increasingly concerned about the nation’s blood supply, including convalescent plasma, according to a spokesman. The Red Cross has distributed a record number of COVID-19 plasma products to hospitals this fall treating patients who are battling COVID-19, the spokesman stated. As a thank-you for helping meet the need for blood donations from Nov.15 through Dec. 15, Suburban Propane is offering…

The next scheduled blood drive in Wyandotte County is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Francisco Lounge, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kan. Another upcoming blood drive is from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 4 at Sumner Academy, old gym, 1610 N. 8th, Kansas City, Kan. To register for these Community Blood Center blood drives, visit https://www.esavealifenow.

A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled through 3 p.m. Monday, May 18, at the Budweiser Brew House at Children’s Mercy Park, One Sporting Way, Kansas City, Kansas. Advance registration is required at https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/72115.

A blood drive is planned from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the meeting room of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department station at 4953 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. COVID-19 antibody testing is being performed on all donations to identify potential convalescent plasma donors. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter KCKPD to schedule an appointment.