K-State Veterinarian Offers Tips for a Trick-Free Halloween for Pets
K-State veterinarian offers tips for a trick-free Halloween for pets Manhattan, KS— Treats and costumes are great for kids and adults, but a Kansas State University veterinarian says to take extra care with dogs and cats this Halloween. Susan Nelson, clinical professor at the university’s Veterinary Health Center, said one of the most important things […]
Free Health Insurance Marketplace Assistance for Kansas Residents
Clay Center, KS- Clay, Cloud, Washington and surrounding county residents can get free assistance finding and enrolling in Marketplace health insurance plans from Grow Clay County Certified Navigators. Open enrollment lasts until January 15, 2023, but customers must enroll by December 15, 2022, for coverage beginning on January 1. Navigators are federally trained community health […]
K-State Summer Health Program for High School Juniors and Seniors Returns in 2023
Manhattan, KS— The College of Health and Human Sciences at Kansas State University is offering two sessions of its popular Health Professions Exploration Program in summer 2023. In its second year, the program is for incoming high school juniors and seniors interested in helping others through a career in the health care industry. Participants in […]
Kansas Newborn Screening Program Launches Third Annual Facility Recognition Awards
Topeka, KS– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with the Kansas Hospital Association and the Kansas Midwives Alliance, is pleased to present the third annual recognition program for hospitals, facilities and midwives who provide newborn screening services. The third annual awards were released on October 21 by KDHE’s Kansas Newborn Screening Program […]
Bob Evans Farms Foods, Inc., Recalls Italian Pork Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
“The raw, Italian pork sausage items were produced on September 8, 2022.”
K-State Student Aims to Spread Awareness of High Blood Pressure Risks
“Wang says hypertension affects the body’s organs beyond the heart or brain”
Justice Department Files Multiple Lawsuits to Stop the Illegal Sale of Unauthorized Vaping Products
The United States filed complaints against six companies and related individuals to stop the illegal manufacture and sale of unauthorized vaping products, the Department of Justice announced today. In civil complaints and accompanying court papers filed in U.S. District Court, the government alleges that the defendants illegally manufacture and sell electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) […]
Governor Laura Kelly and Bipartisan Leaders Secure Over $340M Annually for Kansas Hospitals
“After Three Years of Advocacy, Kansas Receives Approval for HCAIP Enhancement”
Hy-Vee Medicare Aisle Providing Free Plan Comparisons to Participants During Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period Oct. 15 – Dec. 7
West Des Moines, IA— Hy-Vee Medicare Aisle is providing free Medicare plan comparisons during Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP), which began Saturday, Oct. 15 and ends Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recommend all Medicare participants review their coverage each year to make sure their current plan […]
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $5M to Expand Community-Based Services for Disabled Kansans
“Kansans with disabilities are vital members of our communities, and they deserve the support they need to live with safety and dignity wherever they choose,” Governor Laura Kelly said.”