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Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body

WebK-State Research & Extension News for March 2024 Submitted by Kathy Goul, Family & Consumer Science Agent Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. …

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CHC/SEK expands behavioral health services in Linn County

WebThe Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) has added therapist John Smart, a clinical social worker, to the staff at the agency's La Cygne and …

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County health department director outlines fall services

WebBy Charlene Sims, Journal staffMOUND CITY – On Monday, Sept. 11, the Linn County Commissioners heard a report from the county health department including …

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Qualifying residents can still enroll for HealthCare marketplace …

WebThe deadline for the first round of enrollment for the HealthCare.gov marketplace insurance for 2024 ended on Dec. 15. However, for those who didn't make …

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Health department to host Women's Health Week events for …

WebBy Charlene Sims, [email protected] CITY – Linn County Health Department Director Amanda Snyder updated the commissioners on upcoming events …

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CHC/SEK La Cygne clinic offers tele-psych appointments

WebBy Kayla Katzer, Community Health Center of Southeast KansasLA CYGNE – Patients in rural communities often have limited access to behavioral health services. …

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Health department director outlines services for fall

WebBy Charlene Sims, [email protected] MOUND CITY – On Monday, Oct. 2, Linn County Health Department Director Amanda Snyder updated the …

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Health department officials, commission work to set goals

WebBy Charlene Sims, Journal staffMOUND CITY – Linn County Health Department Director Amanda Snyder and Nurse Manager Danielle Casey met with the …

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Health department remodeling approved on split vote

WebThe health department frequently offers classes on healthcare topics, including prenatal care and breastfeeding, that requires a classroom. Commissioners …

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Mobile mammogram clinic to visit county health department on …

WebDiagnostic Imaging Centers' mobile 3-D Mammography Coach will be at the Linn County Health Department in Pleasanton on Dec. 12, according to Director Amanda Snyder. …

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Area law enforcement officals train in mental health first aid

WebAngie Smith, left, with Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center and a Mental Health First Aid instructor talks with local law enforcement officials about the importance …

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County health department director promotes April events

Web• Maternal and Health Care Grant request for $28,652, even though the state usually grants the county $12,000 to $14,000. Snyder said that this grant covers salaries, …

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Health department staff outlines coming events to commission

WebBy Charlene Sims, [email protected] CITY – Linn County Health Department Director Amanda Snyder and Nurse Case Manager Danielle Casey …

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Health department sign has only one bid so far

WebMOUND CITY – On Monday, Feb. 6, the Linn County Commissioners heard the weekly report from the Linn County Health Department Administrator Missy …

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Kansas selects property in southwest Wichita for construction of …

WebSenate President Ty Masterson, R-Andover, and Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Topeka, supported state appropriations to finance construction of a new state psychiatric hospital …

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Commission approves panic buttons for health department

WebBy Charlene Sims, [email protected] MOUND CITY – Linn County Health Department Director Amanda Snyder gave the commissioners an update …

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Opinion: Why expanding Medicaid now would help Kansas and …

WebAt HaysMed, we provided more than $14 million in charity and uncompensated care in 2023. Medicaid Expansion is important to the continued success of Hays Medical Center and …

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Opinion: For Kansans living with disabilities, KanCare program …

WebThe transition of Kansas Medicaid to the KanCare program created many new and continuing challenges, writes Rebecca Phillips. (Getty Images)By Rebecca …

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Medical professionals see need for more education about the RSV …

WebAs part of the call, Kansas Health Institute portfolio strategist Hina Shah offered a case discussion for the group. The case study involved a 70-year-old person …

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Survey shows Kansas voters worry about health, child care, hunger …

WebA February study of Kansas voters found widespread concern over rising costs and child care issues, among other statewide concerns. (Sam Bailey/Kansas …

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Commission delays decision on health department remodel

WebBy Charlene Sims, [email protected] CITY – The Linn County Commissioners, on Monday, Jan. 29, held off on approving bids for …

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Proposal to split duties of health department head divides …

WebMOUND CITY – Since Linn County Public Health Department Administrator Missy LanCaster gave her notice two weeks ago, most discussion about the future of the …

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