The locations of lead service lines seem like the sort of thing someone would know, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids said Thursday. But as cities and counties across the U.S. grew, water utilities didn’t keep track of them all. Now, they’re finally required to find them. The Environmental ...
TOPEKA — A national survey of child well-being revealed Kansas ranked in the top 10 in terms of their financial security but the state performed modestly in key health, education and community factors. The 2022 edition of the 50-state report by the nonprofit Annie E. Casey Foundation ...
The Community Blood Center of Kansas City, LMH Health’s blood supplier, announced a blood emergency Monday morning and launched a “Pint for a Pint” campaign in an effort to recruit donors. In a press release, the Community Blood Center cites the region’s ongoing heatwave, summer travel ...
The new school year is almost here, so it’s time to get your pens, pencils and backpacks — and a yearly physical. Dr. Jennifer Clair, a physician with Total Family Care, said it’s the perfect time for kids to have their annual check-up. What is a back-to-school ...
LMH Health welcomed six local high school students to participate in its fourth annual Summer Leadership Academy this year. The Summer Leadership Academy is a paid eight-week mentorship program that introduces high school students to careers in health care. It’s a collaboration with the ...
TOPEKA — Doctors with the University of Kansas Health System warn of a lack of preparation surrounding a COVID-19 subvariant driving rising case numbers. The BA.5 variant has led health care providers in eastern Kansas to report levels similar to surges seen with delta and omicron. Steve ...