Category: Health
Breaking the Silence: Challenging Societal Norms to Prioritize Men’s Health and Well-being
By Trish Svoboda Society’s norms often hinder men from prioritizing their health, perpetuating the idea that toughness means enduring physical and mental challenges without seeking
River Valley District to Hold Healthy Meal Classes for Those on a Limited Budget
By Ryan Duey The K-State Extension River Valley District will offer Free Nutrition Classes to people on limited food budgets. The Create Better Health Program
CDC Reports Unusual Surge of West Nile Virus Across 18 States, Warns of Increased Neuroinvasive Cases
By Trish Svoboda The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that the West Nile virus has been detected in at least 18
21st Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Manhattan
By Ryan Duey Riley County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is proud to announce its participation in the 21st Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive,
Ascension Medical Group Via Christi Warns of Rise in Contagious Diseases Among Children: HFMD and Mono on the Rise
By Trish Svoboda Ascension Medical Group Via Christi reports an increase in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) and mononucleosis (mono) cases among children in
Fourth of July Food Safety Tips: Insights from Kansas State University Food Scientist Karen Blakeslee
By Trish Svoboda As families and friends gather for the Fourth of July, Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee emphasizes the importance of food
U.S. Senators, Including Jerry Moran, Seek Clarity on OPTN Act Implementation, Stressing Congressional Intent and HHS Oversight
By Trish Svoboda Several U.S. Senators, including Sen. Jerry Moran, have urged the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Board of Directors to correct several
Enhanced Lung Cancer Treatment Developed by K-State University Researchers; First Procedure Successfully Conducted in Australia for Clinical Study
By Trish Svoboda Researchers from Kansas State University have developed an enhanced method for treating lung cancer. The first application of this treatment in Australia
Mental Health Awareness Month
By Payton Tholstrup May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. The Cloud County Commission recently announced that Cloud will also be focusing
KDHE Honors 93 Facilities and Midwives in Fourth Annual Awards
By Trish Svoboda In collaboration with the Kansas Hospital Association and the Kansas Midwives Alliance, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced