For The Health Of It: Cowley County

Oh Poop

This week, we’ve got an important topic for rural communities: Wastewater Systems. Tom & Ally sit down to discuss the ins and outs of these systems as well as how to keep them running properly.
 
Visit our Environmental Health page to learn more about our services:
https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/departments/PublicHealth/EnvironmentalHealth
 
If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

Trail Mix 3

This week, we’re back with another Trail Mix episode!
Tom & Ally sit down to discuss a variety of topics including respiratory illness season, immunizations, and our upcoming flu clinics.
If you’re looking to get your flu shot, check out our upcoming Drive-Thru Flu Clinics! There’s no appointment necessary, just bring your photo ID & insurance card and stop by anytime between 10:00am & 5:00pm. See the details below:
October 9 – Ark City Ag Building – 712 W Washington Ave
October 23 – Winfield Fairgrounds Barn 4 – 1105 W 9th Ave
If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

Medicare Open Enrollment

This week’s episode features a full house in-studio to discuss a very important topic: Medicare Open Enrollment!
Tom & Ally are joined by Sarah Johnson & Brian Barta from William Newton Hospital, Renee Price from Graves Drug, and Heather Irving from SCK Health. Together, they discuss the ins and outs of Medicare open enrollment and how to navigate this complicated process.
Visit www.medicare.gov for more information about open enrollment.
If you’d like to learn more in-person, then check out the free education sessions linked below:
October 14 – Ark City – facebook.com/events/1899496247227142
October 18 – Winfield – facebook.com/events/1578232339714472
If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey
 

Local Partners - Head Start

This week’s episode features one of our awesome local partners, USD 470’s Head Start Program! Alisha Call and Tara Taylor join Tom & Ally in the studio to discuss childhood development, the Head Start Program, the upcoming school year, and more!
Check the links below to learn more!
USD 470
Pre-K Program
Back to School Requirements
If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey
 

Local Partners - NAMI

This week’s episode features one of our awesome local partners, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)!
Aimee Fowler joins Tom & Ally in studio to discuss mental health, what NAMI does in the community, and more!
To learn more about NAMI, visit their website at www.namikansas.org
If you’re interested in becoming a part of NAMI locally, get in contact with Aimee through email at aimee@namikansas.org or phone at (785) 214 4488
If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

Local Partners - Extension

This week’s episode features one of our awesome local partners, Cowley County’s K-State Research and Extension Office!
Becky Reid joins Tom & Ally in studio to discuss a variety of topics including the Farmers Markets, the county fair, food preservation, and much more!
 
To learn more about the K-State Research & Extension Office, visit their website at www.cowley.k-state.edu
Check out their Facebook page to learn more about their work in the community at www.facebook.com/CowleyCountyExtension
 
If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

Trail Mix 2

In this week's episode, Tom and Ally sit down to talk about a variety of topics including new incentives for the HealthCounts survey, the Health & Safety Fair, lead poisoning prevention, and more!
 
To take the HealthCounts survey, visit RISECowley.org/HealthCounts
 
For more information about the Health & Safety Fair, visit the event Facebook page at facebook.com/CowleyCountyHealthFair!
 
If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey
 
 

Data with ACTion

In this week's episode, Tom and Ally sit down with Yazmin Wood from the Legacy Regional Community Foundation to discuss how they provide support and sustainability to community health improvement efforts in Cowley County.
 
If you want to learn more about the Legacy Regional Community Foundation, visit LegacyRegionalFoundation.org
 
If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey
 
 

Health Counts in Cowley County

Today, Tom and Ally sit down with Sarah Johnson from William Newton Memorial Hospital to discuss the Community Health Needs Survey and its importance in improving the health and wellbeing of Cowley County residents.
 
If you want to learn more about the Community Health Needs Survey, visit RISECowley.org/HealthCounts
 
If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey
 
 

Bringing HOPE to Cowley County

In today's episode, Ally and Tom are joined by Jenni Bader, Eric Burr, and Mason Burr to talk about HOPE Squad and the strategies their using for suicide prevention in the community!
 
If you want to learn more about HOPE Squad, visit the links below:
 
HOPE Squad
https://hopesquad.com/
Suicide Prevention of Cowley County
https://www.facebook.com/SuicidePreventionCowleyCounty
HOPE Squads of Cowley County
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094142294989
 
If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey
 

Annual Report

For The Health Of It: Cowley County is back for Season 2!
In this episode, Tom and Ally are in studio discussing the Health Department's 2023 Annual Report.
Check out some of our achievements, milestones, and activities from last year, and learn all about how the Health Department works hard to help you stay well!
The 2023 Annual Report is available in multiple formats. Visit the links below to access it:
Online Presentation Format
https://www.canva.com/design/DAF6DwSRGfw/0UrXFly567vL2PCSiORFXQ/view?presentation
Full-Length PDF
https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Health%20Department/Annual%20Reports/CCCHD%20Annual%20Report%202023.pdf
One-Page Summary PDF
https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Health%20Department/Annual%20Reports/CCCHD%20Annual%20Report%202023%20-%20One%20Page%20Summary.pdf
If you are interested in learning about any particular topics, then visit the link below to let us know!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey
 

Trail Mix

In this week's episode, Trail Mix, Tom and Ally cover a variety of topics including a respiratory illness update, an explanation of Health In All Policies, and more!
 
If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey
 
Sources & Useful Links:
CDC's RSV Page
https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html
Beyfortus RSV Immunization
https://www.beyfortus.com/
Arexvy RSV Immunization
https://arexvy.com/
Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/index.html
Bridge Access Program
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/bridge/index.html
Novavax COVID Immunization
https://www.novavax.com/home/usa

Off To A Healthy Start

In this week's episode, Tom and Ally sit down with our Home Visitors, Jean and JoJo, to discuss the ins and outs of the Healthy Start Home Visiting Program.
 
If there are topics you're interested in learning about, let us know by visiting the link below!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey
 
Sources & Useful Links:
The Health Department's Healthy Start Home Visiting Program
https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/departments/PublicHealth/HealthyStartHomeVisitorProgram
Safe Sleep Kansas
http://www.safesleepkansas.org/