Category: Health

School-Based Mental Health Services Enhance Student Support in Clay Center Schools
By: Ryan Duey Colleen O’Connell, School-Based Services Manager with Pawnee Mental Health, presented to Coalition members during the latest Clay Counts Coalition meeting. O’Connell said

Free Overdose Prevention and Training for Kansas Residents
By: Elexis Bates The Naloxone Program in Kansas is offering free overdose prevention and Naloxone training to anyone in the state, available both in-person and

Kansas Health Foundation, K-State team up to reduce hunger in Kansas
Kaitlin Moore, Foods, Nutrition, and Health Agent K-State extension offices will play a leading role in community-based projects as twenty extension units in Kansas have

Manhattan Veterinary Hospital Reports Positive Tests of Avian Influenza in Felines
TimberCreek Veterinary Hospital in Manhattan reported that two cats from Pottawatomie County tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Veterinarian Dr. Kellie Lewis cautioned

Advena Living of Clay Center Joins Statewide Initiative to Improve Nursing Home Care
KDADS Advena Living of Clay Center was one of 43 nursing homes across Kansas to implement the SNF Clinic quality improvement program offered by the

Greenleaf Legion to Host “Caring for Our Future” Benefit on March 22 to Aid Three Local Children Facing Health Challenges
The Greenleaf American Legion Post 235 will host a “Caring for our Future” free-will donation Benefit on Saturday, March 22nd at 4:00 p.m. to help

Clay County EMS to Offer BLS CPR Certification Class This Saturday
By: Ryan Duey On the second Saturday of each month, Clay County EMS hosts CPR and Basic Life Services classes for the public. This Saturday,

Hanover’s 3rd Annual Community Health Fair to be Held at the Fairgrounds
The Hanover Hospital will hold its 3rd annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, April 5th, in the Hanover Community Building from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Marshall County Health Department Encourages Vaccine Checks after U.S. Measles Outbreak
Measles outbreaks in eight states have raised concerns locally about vaccine boosters. Cheryl Skalla, director of the Marshall County Health Department, advises residents to call

Community Memorial Healthcare’s Spring Health Fair Offers Low-Cost Lab Work on March 29th
Community Memorial Health, Marysville Community Memorial Healthcare (CMH), Marysville will host its annual spring health fair this year on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Offering low-cost