Category: Health
DCCCA and Healthy Blue Join Forces to Expand Naloxone Resources in Kansas
By Trish Svoboda DCCCA in collaboration with Healthy Blue is expanding naloxone, or Narcan, resources in Kansas, providing more access and distribution. This partnership aims
FHSU’s Telehealth Certification Program Transforms Mental Health Services in Rural Kansas
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has impacted rural communities in western Kansas through its focus on affordability, accessibility, and adaptability. One adaptation is the introduction
The American Red Cross Gives Advice to Avoid Getting Sick During the Big Game
By Trish Svoboda As millions prepare for the big game this weekend, the American Red Cross stresses health precautions during peak cold and flu season.
Mental Health First Aid Class to be Held at Community Memorial Healthcare
By Ryan Duey Community Memorial Healthcare (CMH) of Marysville is collaborating with Pawnee Mental Health Services to provide a “Mental Health First Aid” class on
KDHE Wants Kansans to Get Educated About Radon
By Trish Svoboda In collaboration with the Kansas Radon Program, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) encourages Kansans to educate themselves about radon
FHSU College of Education to Host Olliff Family Educational Symposium Focused on Mental Well-being of Students
By Trish Svoboda Showing support toward the mental well-being of students from pre-kindergarten through college, the FHSU College of Education will host the Olliff Family
Pawnee Mental Health To Bring Mobile Crisis Unit To Clay County
By Quinn O’Hara Pawnee Mental Health will soon be piloting a Mobile Crisis Unit in Clay and Geary Counties. Brynne Haverkamp is the Crisis Director
Kansas Lags Behind in Utilizing Federal Funds for Healthcare and Economic Boost as Majority of States Thrive with Medicaid Expansion
By Trish Svoboda Currently, Kansas is one of only 10 states that have not utilized federal funds to enhance healthcare access, boost the local economy,
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