Kitchie McBride, MHA

Kitchie McBride, MHA Turning insight into real-world change
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Navigating healthcare with clarity & structure

My goal is to educate you and assist you in shopping, enrolling in the most suitable health plan, and being a resource after your enrollment. I will continue to answer your questions and provide you with guidance and support. I truly believe that maintaining our health is essential for managing our wealth. When shopping for health coverage, we shouldn't limit our goals to lowering costs. We should

also learn to use our health plans to improve, maintain, or manage our health. Undoubtedly, a healthy community paves the way for innovation and progress. If we are in good health and have better financial status, we are more likely to help others or more capable of helping one another.

Every change has its pros and cons. Some thoughts on Medicare Advantage enrollment caps after I read Modern Healthcare’s...
08/31/2026

Every change has its pros and cons. Some thoughts on Medicare Advantage enrollment caps after I read Modern Healthcare’s article, “Medicare Advantage enrollment caps promise to reshape 2027.”

Medicare Advantage enrollment caps may become one of the more important changes to watch in 2027.

Taking care of your health may not prevent every medical expense, but healthier choices can help protect more than your ...
08/13/2026

Taking care of your health may not prevent every medical expense, but healthier choices can help protect more than your well-being. They can also affect what you spend, how consistently you’re able to work, and how much room you have to build financial security.

Your health is an asset worth protecting.

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08/12/2026

Partial Solar Eclipse

08/12/2026

Changes to the childhood vaccine schedule are raising concerns among physicians and public-health organizations.

An executive order signed this week recommends separating the MMR vaccine into individual shots and spacing childhood vaccines across different appointments. But decades of research support the safety and effectiveness of the current vaccination schedule.

One important point can get lost in the debate: delaying vaccines also carries risk.

Spacing doses farther apart can leave children vulnerable to preventable diseases for longer periods of time—and can increase the chance that recommended doses are missed altogether.

This matters as measles cases continue to rise in the United States.

Health decisions should be based on evidence, accurate information, and an understanding of both the benefits and the risks of changing established recommendations.



https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/122569

Maryland is experiencing a record number of heat-related deaths, with older adults especially vulnerable.During extreme ...
08/10/2026

Maryland is experiencing a record number of heat-related deaths, with older adults especially vulnerable.

During extreme heat:
✔️ Drink water regularly, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
✔️ Stay in air-conditioned spaces whenever possible.
✔️ Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.
✔️ Check on older family members, neighbors, and people living alone.
✔️ Never leave children or pets inside a parked vehicle.
✔️ Know the warning signs of heat illness: dizziness, weakness, nausea, confusion, headache, or fainting.

If someone becomes confused, loses consciousness, or has a very high body temperature, treat it as a medical emergency.

A simple check-in on someone during a heat wave can make a difference.



https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/08/07/maryland-record-heat-deaths/

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A little organization can make managing your healthcare information much easier.

Keep your medications, providers, and preferred pharmacy details in one place with this free printable and fillable template available on my website.

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