Category: Health
Topeka Boil Water Advisory Extended
By Trish Svoboda City officials in Topeka issued a boil water advisory on Sunday that has now been extended until at least Friday. On Sunday
Two From Abilene Honored For their Health Work in the Community
By Ryan Duey The 2024 Kansas Health Champion Awards were presented by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Governor’s Council on
Washington Health and Drug Sponsoring 50 Day Challenge
By Tim Voelker Washington Health and Drug is sponsoring a 50-day Challenge. Washington Health and Drug is owned by Dustin and Keri Rogge. Keri tells
Kansas Health Institute Hosts Virtual Forum About RSV Vaccines
By Trish Svoboda Earlier this month, the Kansas Health Institute had a virtual forum about what RSV vaccines older folks may need, and the importance
NCK Medical Center Encourages Community to Pledge to Go “Cold Turkey” For Great American Smoke Out
By Payton Tholstrup The North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia, Kansas is encouraging the community to go “Cold Turkey” on November 16th for the
Cloud County Chosen for Final Part of Covid Resiliency Grant
By Payton Tholstrup Cloud County was one of fourteen communities chosen that will receive $141,642 from the Kansas Department of Commerce. Announced yesterday, communities in
Cloud County Health Department Receives Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
By Payton Tholstrup The Cloud County Health Department in Concordia, Kansas has announced that the updated COVID-19 vaccine will be available starting on October 25th.
Nominations Open for 2024 Health Champion Award
By Payton Tholstrup Every year, the Governor’s Council on Wellness recognizes one exceptional individual and one organization in Kansas that has promoted health and wellness
Cloud County Declares September as Recovery Month
By Payton Tholstrup Over 70,000 deaths caused from drug overdose occur every year in the United States. Nearly 21 million Americans have at least one
Clifton Holds Local Blood Drive
By Payton Tholstrup Clifton, Kansas is holding their blood drive today the Clifton American Legion until 6:00 p.m. The American Red Cross needs blood donors