Category: Health

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

More than Medicine: Life Lessons from a Home Health and Hospice Nurse
Taylor Knauss, HH&H You truly never know what type of influence you’ll have on someone’s life. Kristen Hajek knew from the young age of ten

Riley County to Host Community Baby Shower in May
Riley County New and expecting parents are invited to the fourth annual Riley County Community Baby Shower on May 31st, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00