Category: Health
Informational Session to Provide Clarity on Medicare for Concordia Residents
By Jonathan Cramer Understanding Medicare, including its different parts, options, and plans, can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re about to enroll in Medicare or already benefit
Cloud County Resource Center and Cloud County Health Department Are Teaming Up To Help Families Stay Cool
With the recent heat wave in Kansas, the Cloud County Health Department is hoping to help families in the area stay cool. The Cloud County
Heat Wave Hits North Central Kansas: Safety Tips To Keep In Mind
The National Weather Service Office in Topeka has issued a Heat Advisory for North Central Kansas from 1:00 p.m. Monday (today) to 9:00 p.m. Thursday,
River Valley District Will Hold Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Program in Concordia
This summer, River Valley Extension District will offer an eight-week program called Stay Strong, Stay Healthy. This is a strength training program created for older
The Need for Mental Health Resources in Republic County
The Republic County Resource Council recently started a Mental Health Coalition. Their goal is to bring awareness to mental health and end the stigma behind
Cloud County Commission: June is Elder Abuse Prevention Month
Cloud County Commission declared that June is Elder Abuse Prevention Month. According to the CDC, elder abuse is very common with about 1 in 10
Riley County Health Department Presents “The First Day: A Focus on the Beginning” at AMC
The Riley County Health Department is hosting a special screening of “The First Day: A Focus on the Beginning” at the local AMC theater on
Clay County EMS Week Holds Local Blood Drive and Shares the Importance of Donating
Clay County Emergency Medical Services held EMS Week from May 21st-May 27th this year. It consisted of a variety of events, from a community walk
Raising awareness for suicide prevention in Riley County
(Riley County, KS – June 1, 2023) Riley County Health Department was awarded $35,000 from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) to
A Federal Court Ruling Could Mean Higher Health Care Costs for Kansans and Less Preventive Care
By Samantha Horton, Rose Conlon Published March 31, 2023 at 5:00 AM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email A federal judge ruled Thursday that insurers should not