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Kansas Health Commissioner Urges Biosecurity to Curb Spread of EHV-1

Monday, December 8

Disease not yet reported in Kansas, but risk is higher during winter months MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Justin Smith says biosecurity practices will be key to stemming the spread of a highly contagious virus in horses that can cause respiratory issues,... Read More.

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Nabs More Medicaid Dollars, Boosts Exec’s Pay to Nearly $900,000

Sunday, November 30

November 27, 2025 —The executive salaries at the Iola-based Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center which prompted the organization’s virtual defunding by the six counties in its service region when they were revealed to county commissioners skyrocketed again in 2024 according to tax documents,... Read More.

Open Door Health Services Announces New Partnership

Wednesday, November 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Open Door Health Services (ODHS) is expanding its network through a recent partnership with Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.Beginning this month, the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Lab will be providing services to Open Door Health Services. Prior to November 2025, ODHS utilized... Read More.

Rice County Appoints Dr. Jennifer Froese to Represent County on Mental Health Board

Monday, November 10

LYONS, Kan. — Rice County Commissioners have appointed Dr. Jennifer Fairchild Froese, a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Sterling College, to serve as the county’s representative on the Center for Counseling and Consultation Board of Directors.Dr. Froese brings more than 20 years of... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves Health Insurance Renewal, Budget Purchases and Purple Heart City Designation

Monday, November 3

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday night approved a 2026 health insurance renewal carrying a 15 percent premium increase. In that regard, the city is very fortunate in that some cities Freedom Claims, the city's benefit manager, works with are being quoted... Read More.

Lyons City Council Considers Health Insurance Changes, Reviews Tax Spending and Updates Policies

Monday, November 3

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council Monday night heard a report on health insurance providers for 2026, which will have some impact on deductibles for city employees during December.Julie Yarmer with Freedom Claims presented a recommendation to change from Blue Cross-Blue Shield to... Read More.

Ticks & Flies: New Animal Health Challenges December 4th

Friday, October 31

Frontier Extension District will host a New Animal Health Challenges meeting on December 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Overbrook Livestock Commission Company in Overbrook, Kansas.Dr. Cassandra Olds, Livestock Entomologist at Kansas State University, will be the featured speaker. She will discuss two emerging... Read More.

Allen County Sheriff’s Office Awarded $200K Grant for Mental Health Awareness and Education

Tuesday, October 14

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Sheriff Anthony Maness told County Commissioners Tuesday he was notified late Friday by the US Department of Justice the department has been awarded a $200,000 grant for mental health awareness and education.A major focus of this grant is... Read More.

K-State Expert Highlights Gut Health as Key to Managing Diabetes

Monday, October 13

November is National Diabetes Month MANHATTAN, Kan. — November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to spotlight one of the most pressing chronic health conditions in the United States.Alongside well-known topics like blood sugar and insulin, A Kansas State University expert also is drawing attention... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae Blooms

Friday, October 10

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

SEK Multi-County Health Department Advises WIC Clients to Prepare for Possible Service Disruptions Amid Federal Shutdown

Tuesday, October 7

The SEK Multi-County Health Department is advising clients of the Women, Infant and Children, or WIC program of potential disruption of services in the wake of the ongoing federal shutdown.Without a federal solution that would provide additional funding to states and community agencies that... Read More.

Donated Ambulance Becomes Allied Health Educational Unit at NCCC

Thursday, October 2

CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho County Community College (NCCC) recently debuted the Allied Health Educational Unit, a former ambulance that has found new life as a laboratory classroom for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) students.“We are constantly adapting to the changing needs of our current and... Read More.