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Reps. Mann, Neguse Reintroduce Legislation to Address Health Care Shortage

Saturday, March 29

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 28, 2025) — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) led 11 of their colleagues in reintroducing legislation to address the nation’s health care workforce shortage. The States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act of... Read More.

United Way of Central Kansas Partners with KU Med to get Participants for Kansas Health Knowledge Survey

Wednesday, March 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — United Way of Central Kansas is partnering with KU Med to get a Kansas Health Knowledge Survey out into the community.The survey is open to all Kansas residents and will only take ten minutes to fill out. You will get... Read More.

Updates on Yates Center Health and Rehab Fire

Tuesday, March 18

“We have a long road ahead of us. But one thing this fire has made clear is that we are not alone and we will not easily be broken.” Woodson County Emergency Management Director Johnny Atkin shared those thoughts Tuesday afternoon during a media briefing... Read More.

KDHE and Stevens County Health Department Report a Positive Case of Measles

Thursday, March 13

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Stevens County Health Department have reported a positive case of measles in a resident of Stevens County. It is currently unknown whether this case is linked to any ongoing measles outbreaks... Read More.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Notice of Public Hearing Tuesday

Monday, March 10

LARNED, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is holding a Public Hearing regarding the Water Pollution Control Permit for ILS Feeders LLC, the new livestock feed yard to be located in SE Pawnee County.The public hearing will be Tuesday,... Read More.

Allen County Approves New Ambulance Purchase, Agree to Continue Using Bukaty as County Health Insurance Benefit Manager

Tuesday, March 4

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday approved purchase of a new ambulance, at a cost of just under $228,000. The county is purchasing a demonstrator unit which it can take delivery of in about 2-3 weeks. This will be a gas engine... Read More.

Reno County Health Department Emphasizes Importance of Measles Vaccinations to Prevent Outbreak

Monday, March 3

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Although there are not any cases in the area, the Reno County Health Department wants to emphasize the need to be prepared as measles cases and outbreaks have increased in the United States over the past few years. Currently, there... Read More.

Groups Invited to Apply for Grants Aimed at Improving Health in Reno County

Monday, January 27

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The 2025 application cycle for grants aimed at supporting the health and well-being of Reno County residents is now open.Community Health Improvement Grants are funded through a partnership between Hutchinson Community Foundation, Hutchinson Regional Medical Foundation and United Way of... Read More.

Rice Community Health CEO Elected 2025 Chair of KHA Board of Directors

Wednesday, January 15

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 7, 2025) — George Stover, Chief Executive Officer, Rice Community Health, was recently elected 2025 Chair of the Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors. The election took place during the association's annual meeting in Overland Park.Stover has been an active member... Read More.

Kansas to Receive $17M to Participate in CMS Transforming Maternal Health Program

Thursday, January 9

By the Office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday that Kansas has been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as one of 15 states to participate in its Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model... Read More.

Kansas Health Officials Provide Update on Avian Flu That Public Risk Remains Low

Thursday, January 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment While the risk to the general public still remains very low, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reminding Kansans to practice caution around wild birds and backyard poultry amid increasing reports of highly pathogenic... Read More.

McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Seeking Community Input on Local Conditions that Impact Health in McPherson County

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital are collaborating to gather community input on healthcare delivery and unmet needs in the county. This is part of their 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment.Over the coming months, these hospitals will work together... Read More.