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Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas celebrates 25 years of impact with Innovation in Action awards

LITTLE ROCK – In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas surprised five nonprofit organizations with special $25,000 gifts, honoring their commitment to improving the health and well-being of communities across the state. The organizations are also receiving the Foundation’s Innovation in Action awards, reflecting its mission to achieve better health for all Arkansans through the power of partnership.

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The Hunger We Don’t Talk About

Imagine an older neighbor who has spent a lifetime caring for family and paying the bills. Now living alone, she watches every dollar near the end of the month. At the store, she puts something back so she can afford what she needs. She may not call it hunger. She may simply say, “I’m getting by.”

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VITAMIN V

Genesis 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: and I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

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Top 5 things to know about your healthcare options as you approach 65

Timing matters. You’re eligible to enroll in Medicare from 3 months before to no later than 3 months after your 65th birthday. Missing this deadline could lead to permanent Medicare Part B penalties on your monthly premium, delayed coverage, and gaps in protection. If you have TRICARE Prime, it could also delay your automatic enrollment in TRICARE for Life. If you already missed this deadline, contact your local Social Security Administration office to ask about a general or special enrollment period.

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