Category: Health
Laurol Overlease Assumes Role of Race Director for 22nd Eisenhower Marathon
By: Ryan Duey Abilene resident, marathon participant, and business owner Laurol Overlease has taken over the role of race director for the 22nd Eisenhower Marathon,
Discard Unneeded Medications at these area Agencies in Recognition of National Drug Take Back Day
By: Ryan Duey The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) will hold its next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26th. Drug Take
Clay County Medical Center Earns Five-Star Rating for Quietness from CMS
CCMC Release Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) is proud to announce that it has beenrecognized by Becker’s as one of 313 hospitals nationwide to receive
Republic County Health Department Ends In-Home Services Due to Low Numbers
Republic County Health Director Faye Jones announced that despite public perception, there is minimal demand for in-home care services in Republic County. After decades of
Pawnee Mental Health Welcomes Savannah Lee, New Military Treatment Coordinator
Pawnee Mental Health has appointed Savannah Lee as its new Military Treatment Coordinator, enhancing mental health services for military members across Pawnee’s 10-county region. Savannah
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get Informed for Prevention, Early Detection
From Clay County Medical Center The following information comes from Mindy Lovendahl, FNP-C, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. It was also reviewed by Dr. John Kelley,
North Central Kansas Medical Center of Concordia to Host Health Fair
North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia will host its 2024 Health Fair on Saturday, October 19th, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the
Flu-Tober Fest Seasonal Vaccine Event Begins October 21
By: Ryan Duey Respiratory virus season typically impacts the northern hemisphere from November through March, and the Riley County Health Department (RCHD) is helping the
Clay County Medical Center Takes the Lead in Breast Cancer Awareness This October
CCMC Release This October, Clay County Medical Center is proud to announce that ourdedicated radiology team is leading a heartfelt initiative to promote Breast Cancer
The 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey Closes October 6th
The Community Health Needs Survey for Clay County closes this Sunday, October 6th, and more public input is needed by the community. As part of