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Kansas News Service. Sedgwick County set up a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita in late December, as it prepared to vaccinate health care workers. More than a quarter of

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Kansas Sees Surge In New COVID-19 Fueled By Delta …

WebKansas health department data showed that the number of confirmed cases of the delta variant jumped 44.1% last week. TOPEKA — Kansas is reporting its biggest …

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The health of Kansans is declining. The new Kansas Health …

WebIn the mid-1990s, Kansas was ranked in the top 10 in national surveys that rated states by the health of their citizens. Today, Kansas has tumbled into the mid-30s.

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At The Kansas Health Foundation, A New Leader Driving …

WebThe new leader of the Kansas Health Foundation wants to shape a new image and direction for the nearly 40-year-old nonprofit. Teresa Miller said the goal is to …

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Ransomware attack prompts multistate hospital chain to …

WebNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A ransomware attack has prompted a health care chain that operates 30 hospitals in six states to divert patients from some of its …

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Here's Where To Find A COVID-19 Vaccine In Wichita

WebSeveral Dillons locations in Wichita and surrounding cities offer the vaccine. Find a location near you. Appointments can be made by calling GraceMed at (316) 866 …

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Breaking The Stigma: How The Pandemic Has Helped …

WebThe stigma around mental health isn’t uniform across demographics, Westbrook said. Younger people tend to be more open to talking about their own mental …

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One year later, little progress on expanding COMCARE …

WebThe major project Sedgwick County is waiting on is the proposed Kansas Health Sciences Education Center — preliminarily called the Wichita Biomedical …

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Sedgwick County announces location for new state …

WebAfter months of gathering feedback, the Sedgwick County Commission moved forward Friday on finalizing a location for a new state mental health hospital. The …

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Kansas ranks among the worst in the country on both …

WebThe report, based largely on data from 2019 and 2020, found 9% of Kansas youth had a substance use disorder, more than any other state. Over a quarter of adults …

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Syphilis rates climbed by over 2,000% in Sedgwick County in the …

WebCDC statistics show syphilis rates rose 28% from 2020 to 2021. In Sedgwick County, the rate nearly doubled. Steward said that the sharp rise in the numbers likely …

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GOP Concerns Stall Kansas Plan To Boost Pay For Nurses KMUW

WebA plan in Kansas to allocate $50 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds toward retention incentives for nurses and frontline workers has stalled.

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Here's Where To Find Affordable Therapy In Wichita KMUW

WebAs a new patient, you can call 316-262-2415 to make an appointment. Clinic locations are at 527 N. Grove, 2750 S. Roosevelt and 935 N. Market in Wichita. Hunter …

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Why Are So Many Healthcare Workers Unvaccinated

WebIn Alabama, which has a low vaccination rate statewide, around 50 to 60 percent of hospital workers are currently vaccinated. That means workers are more likely …

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Picking health insurance is hard. Experts offer these 5 tips

WebPrepare. The first, and most basic step, is to know when your open enrollment period begins. Many private employer-based health insurance plans open …

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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly reveals plan for Medicaid expansion with …

WebBy expanding Medicaid, something that Kansas Republicans have blocked for years, an estimated 150,000 Kansans with low incomes would gain access to medical …

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Trauma-informed care is more than a buzz-word KMUW

WebEric Litwiller has served the south central Kansas community through his work at Mental Health Association since September of 2017. As Director of Development …

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Why Is There An Imbalance Between Primary Care Doctors And

WebWinner of a 2014 Edward R. Murrow Award for Investigative Reporting. System Breakdown. There is a crisis in healthcare in this country and it’s not directly …

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Mayflower Clinic Opens Doors At New Downtown Wichita Location

WebWichita’s Mayflower Clinic has moved to a new downtown location. The two-story building at First and Topeka has significantly more clinic space: about 3,000 square …

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Got brothers or sisters

WebResearchers have found that a warm, close bond with a sibling in early adult life is predictive of good emotional health later in life, with less loneliness, anxiety and …

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These Names Have Snob Appeal KMUW

WebApple. Google. Spotify. Stitcher. We look at some names of famous people that, when you pronounce them correctly, can let people know you're an expert or a snob. …

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Using their culture to heal, a Native American sobriety group in

WebNative Americans in Wichita can often face barriers when seeking help for their recovery. A Wichita group is hoping to change that. Two drums sit to the north and south …

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