Category: Medical Care
Abortion Rights Forces Won a Huge Victory in Kansas, But the Fight in the State Rages On
Topeka, KS- The landmark defeat of an anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution drew international attention. It left abortion rights forces thrilled and their opponents
Kansas and Missouri Could and Should Help Rein in Medical Debt, Researchers Say
Kansas/Missouri — Kansas and Missouri don’t do enough to protect their residents from racking up medical bills, researchers say. A new project from the University
KDHE Supports Quitting Tobacco with Free Nicotine Replacement Therapies
Topeka, KS– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is offering all phone coaching enrollees four weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy. Participants who want
Kansas Moms and Babies will Benefit from Extended Postpartum Coverage under Medicaid
Kansas — A Kansas state budget bill has been signed and the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, along
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Definition, Recognizing Hard of Hearing Community
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Bill 343, a bipartisan bill which updates Kansas statutes pertaining to any persons with hearing loss to
Walk Kansas 5K for the Fight Supports K-State Cancer Research, Offers Cancer Screenings May 7
Manhattan, KS— Walk Kansas, a statewide health initiative presented by K-State Research and Extension, will hold its fifth annual Walk Kansas 5K for the Fight
Plastikon Healthcare Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Milk of Magnesia Oral Suspension 2400 mg/30 mL, Magnesium Hydroxide 1200mg/Aluminum Hydroxide 1200mg/Simethicone 120mg per 30 mL, and Acetaminophen 650mg/ 20.3mL, Unit Dose Cups, Due to Microbial Contamination
Lawrence, KS- Plastikon Healthcare, LLC is voluntarily recalling three (3) lots of Milk of Magnesia 2400 mg/30 mL Oral Suspension, one (1) lot of Acetaminophen
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Topeka, KS– This March, for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) State Health Officer Joan Duwve, M.D., encourages men and
Cloud County Community College Awards Nursing Scholarships
Concordia, Kan. —Twenty-four nursing students were awarded $100,000 in scholarships from the Dane G. Hansen Scholarship fund at Cloud County Community College. The scholarship is
North Riley County EMS Station Location Chosen
Riley Co., Kan. — Riley County Commissioners decided on the location of the North Riley County EMS Station. They’re choices were between Randolph and Leonardville.