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Kansas Child Care Zones Program Supports Communities Working to Address Local Child Care Issues

Monday, November 24

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment launched the Child Care Zones program in 2025 to support communities working to address local child care issues. A Child Care Zone is a self-defined geographic area (of at least two counties) that receives state-level support to... Read More.

Cunningham Takes Care of Business, Returns to Six Man Championship Game

Saturday, November 22

CUNNINGHAM - Behind a stout defense that pitched a shutout, Cunningham advanced to its fifth consecutive six-man state championship game by beating Tescott 44-0 on Friday.One of those appearances was in 2021, before KSHSAA officially recognized six-man football. The Wildcats won the title in... Read More.

McPherson County Expands Early Childhood Care Through State Grant

Thursday, October 23

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is proud to announce the successful completion of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and All in for Kansas Kids Child Care Zones grant.Between June and September, McPherson and Marion County added... Read More.

Reps. Mann, Tokuda Lead Bipartisan Coalition of Members in Strengthening Rural Health Care

Wednesday, September 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) led a bipartisan group of 13 of their colleagues in introducing the Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act, the Rural Health Clinic Location Modernization Act, and theRead More.

Kids Collective Launches, Strengthens Reno County’s Child Care System

Tuesday, September 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A new nonprofit is now up and running to address the critical challenges facing Reno County’s childcare system. Kids Collective Child Care Network, born out of the work of the Reno County Child Care Task Force, will provide long-term, sustainable solutions... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Earns 5-Star Rating from CMS, Reflecting Top-Tier Care Close to Home

Monday, August 11

McPHERSON, Kan. (August 8, 2025) — McPherson Center for Health has been awarded a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), placing it among the top-performing hospitals in the nation for quality of care and the only facility within a... Read More.

New Partnership in Respiratory Care Will Better Serve the Reeds of the Region

Friday, August 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) and Barton Community College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a new partnership aimed at expanding access to respiratory care education and addressing a growing workforce need in central Kansas.Through this agreement, students from Barton will... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Welcomes Dr. Stephen Grillot, DO, to Family Health Care Clinic

Thursday, July 17

LINDSBORG, KAN. — Lindsborg Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Stephen Grillot, DO to the provider team at the Family Health Care Clinic.Dr. Grillot is a graduate of the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City,... Read More.

Lindsborg’s Family Health Care Clinic Opens New Nail Care Clinic

Tuesday, July 8

LINDSBORG, Kan. (July 7, 2025) — Lindsborg’s Family Health Care Clinic is proud to announce the opening of a new Nail Care Clinic dedicated to helping seniors, diabetics, and those with mobility and nail challenges manage nail and foot health.The Nail Care Clinic will... Read More.

Area Senior Living and Care Organizations Announce Affiliation Plans

Wednesday, June 11

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Two area senior living and care organizations – Bluestem Communities, headquartered in North Newton, and The Cedars in McPherson – have announced an affiliation that will strengthen non-profit senior services opportunities in south central Kansas.  The Cedars, a life plan community... Read More.

Buhler School Board Works with Kids Collective to Provide High Quality Child Care

Tuesday, June 10

BUHLER, Kan. (June 9, 2025) - The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education met Monday night to recognize student athlete’s achievements and discuss changes for the 2025-2026 school year. Buhler High School teams recognized were the Boys Tennis Team, Girls Swim and Dive, Boys... Read More.

Child Care Zones Grants Awarded to Several Kansas Counties

Monday, June 2

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), through its Child Care Matters initiative and in collaboration with All In For Kansas Kids, is pleased to announce four awards to Kansas communities as part of its Child Care Zones program. This... Read More.