Category: Health
USD 379 and Twin Lakes Educational Cooperative to Offer Free Child Check Screening
USD 379 and Twin Lakes Educational Cooperative will offer another free Child Check Screening Clinic for children aged 0 to 5 on Monday, February 10th.
Via Christi Hospitals Implement Temporary Restrictions to Reduce Spread of Circulating Illnesses
Ascension Via Christi Manhattan With the recent rise of seasonal respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses in our community, Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan and Wamego Health
Two CCMC Team Members Earn Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Certification
CCMC Release Megan Gfeller, MS, L/CCC-SLP, and Rebekah Sharp, BSN RN, are proud toannounce that they have earned the prestigious Certified Breastfeeding Specialist™ (CBS)certification. The
Some Migrating Geese in Kansas are Carrying the Bird Flu. Here’s What to do if You See a Sick Bird
Migrating birds often contribute to avian influenza outbreaks among wild birds and domestic poultry. Kansas officials are urging residents to avoid sick birds and properly
Dickinson County Health Needs Assessment 2025 Survey now Available
MHS Memorial Health System (MHS) announced on social media that it has collaborated with community health partners, Dickinson County Health Department and K-State Research and
RVED Encourages Testing your Home for Radon During Kansas Radon Action Month
By: Ryan Duey January is Kansas Radon Action Month. According to the EPA radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is estimated to cause around 21,000
Clay County Health Department to Host “Becoming a Mom” Classes for Expecting Parents
By: Ryan Duey The Clay County Health Department (CCHD) will host a series of six classes for expecting parents next year. “Becoming a Mom” is
Riley County Welcomes New Health Department Director
Riley County Health Department Diane Creek started work Monday, December 9 as the new Health Department Director for Riley County. In this role, Creek will
Milford State Park’s First Day Hike set for New Year’s Day
By: Ryan Duey The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks (KDWP) will host a variety of First Day Hikes on January 1st throughout the state.
Clay Center UMC’s Blue Christmas Service to Offer a Time of Reflection and Hope
By: Ryan Duey The Clay Center United Methodist Church (UMC) will hold its annual Blue Christmas service on Thursday, December 19th at 6:30 p.m. in