Health

A mop, a broom and a calmer mind: Why some find mental health benefits in everyday tasks

NEW YORK — It’s spring cleaning season, and for some people that can mean drudgery or anxiety. But experts from Zen monks to psychologists say there are mental health benefits to be found in such manual chores as sweeping, mopping and clearing away clutter. These tasks can encourage ...

Kansas reps. lead the way on rural hospital relief

TOPEKA — A coalition of federal lawmakers from Kansas introduced in the U.S. House last week a bipartisan bill that could offer interest-free loans to rural hospitals “hanging on by a thread.” U.S. Reps. Sharice Davids and Tracey Mann of Kansas and representatives from Alabama, ...

KU Hospital Authority says CVS stole nearly $62M in drug savings

The University of Kansas Hospital Authority is suing CVS and its subsidiaries, alleging the mega pharmacy company fraudulently diverted nearly $62 million in prescription drug savings. A lawsuit alleges money from the federal 340B program was pocketed by CVS between 2020 and ...

Kansas-Oklahoma collaboration gets breast milk to where it’s needed most

When Amy Trollinger isn’t driving her Toyota Corolla, she drives a white rental van. Not just for fun, but because she needs lots of room to accommodate giant coolers full of frozen breast milk. Trollinger works for the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, a nonprofit aimed at promoting and ...

When screen time crosses a line: Social media’s toll on mental health

Phones are an important part of everyday life for most people. From ordering food, online shopping and connecting with others, the average American spends more than five hours on their phone each day. That’s approximately 1,825 hours per year – the equivalent of two and a half months. ...