Category: Health
Help Ease Patient Pain During Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Kansas— During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, the American Red Cross emphasizes the importance of a diverse blood supply to help meet the needs
Vegetable Prep Affects Flavor, Texture
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS- A potato is a potato is a potato…right? Maybe not, says Kansas State
K-State Aging Expert Urges Kansans to Put Advance Health Directive in Place
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS – No one, young or old, likes to have “the conversation.” But
Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Topeka, KS– To raise awareness and educate Kansans on suicide prevention, Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed September “Suicide Prevention Month” in the State of Kansas as
Westwood Elementary Motor Vehicle Pedestrian Accident
Wednesday afternoon, at approximately 3:25 pm, the Junction City Police Department received a call of an accident between a motor vehicle and pedestrians at Westwood
Food Safety Education Month: Food Thermometers Are a Must-Have in the Kitchen
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS – Where food safety is concerned, a food thermometer is kind of like
AG Derek Schmidt: Respect Religious Liberty of Navy SEALS Regarding Biden Vaccine Mandate
Topeka, KS– Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has told a federal court that men and women serving in the armed forces should not be required
Van Law Food Products Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Wheat in Product
Van Law Food Products Inc. is recalling Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing because it contains undeclared Soy and Wheat allergens. People with
Governor Laura Kelly Honors Kansas Healthcare Coalitions with Proclamation
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation Wednesday designating September 22 to September 26 as Kansas Healthcare Coalition Week. The proclamation serves to honor
Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae
Topeka, KS– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for