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Kansas adults and children with disabilities face years-long waitlists for Medicaid waivers

Kyley Hamill describes herself as a helicopter parent. She has to be; in addition to the normal — often risky — toddler behavior, her 2-year-old son, Archer, has a rare genetic disorder and is on the autism spectrum. His complex health issues mean he needs constant monitoring. “He...

Kansas · 19d

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Kansas adults and children with disabilities face years-long waitlists for Medicaid waivers

Kansas · 19d

KSN News

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16 Kansas lakes remain under watches and warnings for toxic algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced Friday that 16 Kansas bodies of water remain under blue-green algae watches and warnings.

Kansas · 24d

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Hospital Gets Grant for Packaged Meal Program

The Food and Nutrition Services department at the hospital in Abilene has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Dickinson County to support the development of a new Packaged Meal Program at Memorial Hospital. According to Memorial Health System, the grant will help fund equipment, planning and...

Abilene, KS · 24d

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CHC/SEK Offers Walk-In Flu Shots

As flu season begins, the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) encourages everyone aged six months and older to receive their yearly influenza vaccine to protect themselves and their loved ones. “It’s important to get the flu vaccine annually because each year’s version includes the viruses expected to be...

Kansas · 24d

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Kansas State Board of Education candidates on the issues: School vaccines

Earlier this summer, the Post asked our readers what issues you wanted to hear candidates in federal, state and local races address leading up to the Nov. 3 election. Based on that feedback, we developed a five-item questionnaire centering the issues most important to residents across Johnson County. Each day...

Kansas · 25d

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CHC/SEK Offering Walk-In Flu Vaccinations

The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is encouraging everyone six months and older to receive an annual flu vaccine as flu season begins. Dr. Linda Bean, CHC/SEK chief medical officer, said yearly vaccination helps protect against the influenza viruses expected to be most common that season. “Getting vaccinated now...

Kansas · 25d

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Advanced 3D Mammography Technology Now Available at Clay County Medical Center

Patients at Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) now have access to a new generation of 3D mammography technology designed to deliver clearer images, greater comfort, and improved access to breast cancer screening. Equipped with AI-assisted imaging software and wide-angle technology, the system produces highly detailed, high-resolution images that allow radiologists...

Clay County, KS · 27d

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Marshall, Hamilton stump in Kansas as midterm election nears

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Candidates for U.S. senator are feverishly campaigning in Kansas. Incumbent Republican Sen. Roger Marshall was in Wichita for a faith leaders’ lunch on Monday while Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton spent the afternoon hosting a voter registration event in Lawrence. Hamilton continued to make his...

Kansas · 27d

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Eye Clinic Seeks Rezoning to Move Into Former Credit Union on South Ohio

A Salina ophthalmology practice that bought the former credit union building at 605 S. Ohio St. needs a zoning change before it can move in, and the request goes to the Salina City Commission on Monday. Commissioners are scheduled to consider Ordinance No. 26-11301, which would rezone the 0.6-acre property...

Salina, KS · 10-10

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Two lakes lifted from Kansas toxic algae advisory list, one added

A harmful algae bloom may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water. It can appear blue, bright green, brown or even red.

Kansas · 10-09

Wichita Eagle

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‘Doc’ Marshall plan could excuse some healthcare overcharging | Opinion

I grew up in the Sunflower State understanding that a handshake means something here. You pay what you owe. You don’t squeeze a neighbor who’s down. That is the Kansas I know. But in Great Bend, Dr. Roger Marshall and the practice he owned operated differently. Marshall sued...

Kansas · 10-08

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Nemaha Valley Community Hospital surgeon earns national recognition

(KMZA)--A Nemaha Valley Community Hospital surgeon has been named a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Denis Jimenez has earned the FACS designation, a distinction earned by fewer than half of practicing surgeons nationwide. The designation recognizes high standards of surgical care, professionalism and ethics. The distinction is...

Kansas · 10-07

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Salina South’s Delaney Harris – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Mankato Professional Pharmacy and B&K Bonding

With five seniors graduating from last season’s Salina South volleyball team, Delaney Harris knows this year’s squad will have a different look. For Harris, that change brings an opportunity to build new relationships while helping the Cougars take the next step. “I am excited to build a lot...

Salina, KS · 10-06

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Kansas Opens $55 Million in Rural Health Grant Funding

Kansas health care providers in rural areas have new opportunities to apply for more than 50 million dollars in state grants. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has opened applications for the second year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. The Regional Partnership Grant Program will provide 44 million...

Kansas · 10-06

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Public health advisory issued for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued a public health advisory for Kansas lakes on Friday due to blue-green algae. Kansas' water recreation season runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, along with the harmful algae blooms (HAB) response program's active operations. The...

Kansas · 10-02

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Medicaid Waiver for Kansans With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Kansas is launching a new Medicaid program aimed at providing additional support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services announced the official launch of the Community Supports Waiver, developed in partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Kansas · 10-02

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New Medicaid eligibility requirements take effect in Kansas

Kansas · 10-01

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Kansas lawmakers working to clean up ‘burdensome’ application process for SNAP, Medicaid

TOPEKA (KSNT) — As Kansans face Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid coverage delays due to administrative barriers; Kansas officials are putting their heads together to make the application process easier. Lawmakers with the Special Committee on Public Assistance met at the Kansas Statehouse to discuss barriers facing SNAP and Medicaid recipients on Wednesday, […]

Kansas · 09-30

salina311.com

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OP ED: Three Moves Before Checkmate

There is absolutely no reason for me to believe that our current City Manager and City Commission fully grasp the magnitude of what it will take to fix Salina’s water system. Ben Windholz and I have called this an emergency, that requires urgency. I see deliberation,discussion, studies, explanations, historical reviews and more time passing. It’s not just about the hardware here, it’s about every facet of this discussion.

Salina, KS · 09-30

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