Thursday, January 1, 2026

Health

Extension helps create ‘strong people’

Many extension community programs, including one provided by the Central Kansas District, help strengthen individuals physically and mentally. SALINA, Kan. – Marilyn Menzies of Salina,...

Kansas City man ordered to pay restitution in Medicaid fraud case

A Kansas City, Kan., man was ordered last week to pay restitution related to Medicaid fraud, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.   Markeith Lowe, 30,...

Why an eye exam should be part of your child’s back-to-school plans

School is about to start for some and many parents are running around trying to get all their back-to school errands complete. With everything...

Sedgwick County: Back-to-school vaccinations and special clinic

(Sedgwick County, KS) –It’s nearly time for school enrollment and children need certain vaccinations to attend school. Don’t wait; get your child vaccinated now!   Required...

KHS, KVC and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services announce partnership

Kansas Health Solutions (KHS), KVC Hospitals, Inc., KDADS Partner to Enhance Inpatient Psychiatric Resources KHS, KVC, and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services...

Helping children get along with friends

Robert Hughes, Jr., Ph.D., former Professor, Department of Human Development & Family Studies, College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri Friends are important to...

Water fitness, a great way to be active

Melissa Bess, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Camden County, University of Missouri Extension If you are interested in trying a new type of fitness activity,...

Cyber attack impacts patients at Kansas hospitals

Cyber attacks in Kansas impact patients at more than a dozen hospitals. Patients may have had their personal and medical information compromised due to...