K-State Specialists Encourage Kansans to Test for Radon Exposure in Their Homes

By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service   Manhattan, KS— There is nothing like a breath of fresh air, but what if that air in the house is tainted with radon? Long-term exposure to residential radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers, said Brian Hanson, radon program coordinator and extension […]

Resolve to Make a Difference in 2023 by Volunteering with the American Red Cross

Topeka, KS— The American Red Cross Greater Kansas Chapter needs your help in 2023 and asks that you to consider making a New Year’s resolution to become a volunteer. Locally, more than 350 people volunteer with the Red Cross. These local volunteers are part of the almost 300,000 people across the country whose support enables […]

To Adopt Healthy Eating Habits Set Realistic Goals

Manhattan, KS- The secret to succeeding is to not try to do everything at once. Instead, look at one thing you can realistically expect to accomplish within the next week. This approach to moving toward your goal is action planning. An action plan is short-term and doable, and it sets you on the road toward […]

Hy-Vee Dietitians to Offer 1,000 Free Vitamin D Screenings During the Month of January

West Des Moines, Iowa— Hy-Vee is offering several events in January to help people get a jumpstart on their health goals. With the start of the new year, Hy-Vee’s team of registered dietitians will offer 1,000 free Vitamin D screenings at nearly 60 stores throughout Hy-Vee’s eight-state region.   Vitamin D is an essential nutrient […]

SunSprout Enterprises Voluntarily Recalls Two Lots of Alfalfa Sprouts Due to Potential Contamination with Salmonella

Fremont, NE– SunSprout Enterprises is voluntarily recalling two lots (#4211 and 5211) of raw alfalfa sprouts in 4-ounce clamshells, with best by dates between 12/10/22 and 12/27/22, due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune […]

Harriman Man Receives Second Guide Dog

Washington, KS- For many of us we don’t think twice when finding a chair to sit in, going to the store for groceries, or stepping outside for some fresh air. For some, however, these simple tasks are a bit more complicated. Especially when you are blind. That is why you will see Brett Chambers usually […]

After Year One…

Salina, KS- “It’s hard to believe that we are already coming up on the one-year anniversary of affiliating with Salina Regional Health System (SRHC),” said Memorial Health System CEO, Harold Courtois. “I am proud of our employees; they have worked hard to make this a smooth transition. SRHC has a great affiliation model, and we […]

A Kansas Clinic is Offering Abortion Pills Prescribed by Out-of-State Doctors After Court Ruling

Wichita, KS — A Planned Parenthood clinic in Wichita has begun allowing patients who visit the clinic in-person to obtain abortion pill prescriptions from out-of-state doctors. Those new telehealth abortion services started Monday and come less than a month after a pivotal court ruling that blocked a state law banning doctors from prescribing abortion-inducing medication remotely. It […]

FAPC Predicts Food Trends on the Menu for 2023

Stillwater, OK ­– Tastes change – often quickly and sometimes drastically. It’s exciting to learn about the next big thing in the food industry. Last year, interactive foods and celebrity food collaborations were all the hype as numerous brands hopped on the bandwagon. Whether it’s an innovative cooking method or a convenient way to enjoy […]