Generational Poverty Hurts the Health of People in Southeast Kansas and Wyandotte County

“The disparities between Wyandotte and its neighbor to the south — Johnson County — remain the most dramatic contrast in the state.”
KansasFoodSource.org to Launch

“The website lists pantries that are partner agencies of the three food banks that serve Kansas: Kansas Food Bank, Harvesters – The Community Food Network and Second Harvest Community Food Bank.”
Six Cases of Chickenpox in Riley County

“Chickenpox is a disease that causes an itchy rash of blisters and a fever.”
Formula Shortage and Dangers of Diluting and Making Your Own

Clay Center, KS- Those that feed their infant formula know the struggle that’s going on in finding the formula they need to feed their child. In February baby formula maker Abbott issued a recall for complaints of a common environmental bacteria where two infants became sick and two tragically passed away. Many people have gone […]
Riley County Health Department Hosts First Community Baby Shower on June 4th

“A safe sleep bundle includes a pack and play, safe sleep sack, pacifier, and the book “What to Expect in the First Year.” Safe sleep training, resources, and books will be available in Spanish and English at the event. Resources are intended for families with children up to 2 years of age.”
Kansas Thinks Maybe You’re Accidently Buying Vegetarian ‘Meat,’ So it Passed a Law

“The Kansas Livestock Association pushed for the labeling law as part of a national initiative to protect the cattle industry’s meat-selling market share.”
K-State Expert Urges Landowners to Watch for Algae in Ponds, Protect Aquatic Life

“Clean water also benefits livestock, says K-State’s Gerken”
More Medicare Basics Seminars Slated for May and June

“Karen Mayse, a certified Medicare Benefits counselor with more than ten years of experience in explaining Medicare to Kansans, will present six Zoom seminars between May 18 and June 16.”
Kansas Foster Families say Attorneys Representing Foster Kids in Court are Failing

“Guardians ad litem say their heavy caseloads make it hard to be everywhere at once. Foster parents want them to know the children they represent better.”
KDHE Offers Free COVID-19 Testing Supplies to Kansas Summer Camps

“COVID-19 testing is a key strategy that summer camps can utilize to identify early cases and prevent transmission in the camp setting.”