Category: Health

NCK Medical Center Encourages Community to Pledge to Go “Cold Turkey” For Great American Smoke Out

By Payton Tholstrup The North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia, Kansas is encouraging the community to go “Cold Turkey” on November 16th for the

Cloud County Chosen for Final Part of Covid Resiliency Grant

By Payton Tholstrup Cloud County was one of fourteen communities chosen that will receive $141,642 from the Kansas Department of Commerce. Announced yesterday, communities in

Cloud County Health Department Receives Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

By Payton Tholstrup The Cloud County Health Department in Concordia, Kansas has announced that the updated COVID-19 vaccine will be available starting on October 25th.

Nominations Open for 2024 Health Champion Award

By Payton Tholstrup Every year, the Governor’s Council on Wellness recognizes one exceptional individual and one organization in Kansas that has promoted health and wellness

Cloud County Declares September as Recovery Month

By Payton Tholstrup Over 70,000 deaths caused from drug overdose occur every year in the United States. Nearly 21 million Americans have at least one

Clifton Holds Local Blood Drive

By Payton Tholstrup Clifton, Kansas is holding their blood drive today the Clifton American Legion until 6:00 p.m. The American Red Cross needs blood donors

ASIST Program Aids in Suicide Prevention and Awareness

By Trish Svoboda Through their “Strengthen Clay County Grant” funded by KDADS, The Clay Counts Coalition recently sponsored an Applied Suicide Intervention Training or ASIST.

Excessive Heat in Kansas

By Payton Tholstrup According to the US National Weather Service, preliminary data showed that on August 19th, Manhattan, Kansas had the highest temperature across the

Informational Session to Provide Clarity on Medicare for Concordia Residents

By Jonathan Cramer Understanding Medicare, including its different parts, options, and plans, can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re about to enroll in Medicare or already benefit