Category: Health

Ensuring Child Safety: Safe Kids Month and Free Car Seat Checks
Safe Kids Riley County Coalition At a time of year when unintentional injuries typically rise, Safe Kids Riley County Coalition is celebrating Safe Kids Month

Dr. Christopher Worthen Returns to Clay County Medical Center Following Recovery
CCMC Release Clay County Medical Center is pleased to announce the return of Dr. ChristopherWorthen to active duty following his recovery from a medical episode
Washington to Host Blood Drive on April 24th
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets. Approximately 29,000 units of blood, 5,000 units of platelets, and 6,500 units of plasma

Red Cross Blood Drive to be Held in Wakefield April 22nd
Red Cross Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets. Approximately 29,000 units of blood, 5,000 units of platelets, and 6,500 units

Safe Kids Riley County Launches “Take the Pledge to Lock Your Meds”
Safe Kids Riley County Riley County launched the “Take the Pledge to Lock Your Meds” educational campaign in February. This is an initiative aimed at

Geary County Food Pantry Seeks Tax Credit Support to Expand Services and Fight Hunger
The Geary County Food Pantry is applying for the Kansas Community Service Tax Credit Program, which would allow donors to receive a 50% state tax

“Need a Midweek Mood Boost? Junction City Animal Shelter’s ‘Rent-A-Pup’ Brings the Dogs to You
By: Ryan Duey The Junction City Animal Shelter is bringing an old program back to the community that is sure to be a hit. The

Clay County Residents Encouraged to Complete Community Health Needs Survey to Help Assess Grant Use Needs
By: Ryan Duey Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has awarded Grow Clay County a grant to help address community health needs in the

Clay County Medical Center and Health Department Host Heartwarming Community Baby Shower
Clay County Medical Center Clay County Medical Center, in partnership with the Clay County Health Department, recently hosted a successful and heartwarming Community Baby Shower,

Join NCK CASA for ‘Wear Blue Day’ on April 4th to Support Child Abuse Prevention and Advocacy
The first Friday of April is Wear Blue Day in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. North Central Kansas CASA & Hope’s Place Child Advocacy