Category: Health
Geary and Riley Counties Receive Federal Grant from S.T.O.P Violence Against Women Act Program
Photo Courtesy of Canva Governor Laura Kelly announced over $2.3 million in federal grants to enhance services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape,
Various Blood Drives Planned Around Area this Week
Photo Courtesy of the American Red Cross May is Trauma Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross urges people to make blood donation a priority.
Clay County Medical Center Recognizes National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
CCMC Release Photo Courtesy of CCMC Brenda Bohnenblust, MA, CCC-SLP and Megan Gfeller, MS, L/CCC-SLP, have been an integral part of the medical center team
Abilene USD 435 to Launch Summer Meal Program on June 2nd
Photo Courtesy of Canva Abilene USD 435 will launch its annual Summer Meals Program from June 2 to July 25 at Eisenhower and Kennedy elementary
Lifestyle Choices Key to Mental Health, Says Local Therapist
By Payton Tholstrup Photo from Canva Mental health is influenced by more than what is happening in someone’s mind. Melissa Petesch, licensed Clinical Social Worker
Luke Byers of KSU’s River Valley Extension District Presented to Lions Club Members on May 13th
Photo taken by Ryan Duey Luke Byers with the K-State River Valley Extension District presented to Clay Center Lions Club members during their weekly meeting
Breaking the Silence: Local Therapist Highlights Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month
By Payton Tholstrup May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness and encouraging open conversations about emotional
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Clay Center Gearing Up for Another Kids Café
By: Ryan Duey Photo courtesy of Canva AI The St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Clay Center will once again hold its Kids Café this summer
May is Better Sleep Awareness Month; Would a Sleep Study Benefit You?
Memorial Health System May is the perfect time to ask yourself, “Am I sleeping well?” If your answer is no and you find yourself tossing and
Iron Horse Trail Along A&SV Railroad Nearing Completion
The Iron Horse Trail in Abilene is a unique “rails with trails” project being built alongside the active Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad. Unlike most