For The Health Of It: Cowley County

Time for another episode of our podcast, For The Health Of It!
Today, Ally sits down in studio with Debi Clark of Kansas Big Brothers & Big Sisters. Give it a lesson to learn all about this program and how it connects young people with mentorships and support.
Want more information about Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters? Visit www.kansasbigs.org!
Want to be involved at the local level? Call (620) 221-7766 or email Debi at DClark@kansasbigs.org

We’re back with another episode! This week’s episode was recorded at this year's Health & Safety Fair!
We set up our studio at the Agri-Business Building in Ark City and interviewed a variety of exhibitors & attendees.
Check it out and learn more about some of our community partners, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, William Newton Hospital, Operation Lifesaver, and more!

We're back with a new season of our podcast, For The Health Of It!
This week, Ally sits in studio with Emilee Wilke and Jean Tapia to discuss the upcoming Community Baby Shower on March 28th! This event connects parents with the resources and education to help their newborns get a healthy start in life!
To learn more, visit the event page at facebook.com/events/2997700447081690
Follow the Health Department's Facebook page at Facebook.com/CowleyCountyHealth

Time for another episode of our podcast, For The Health Of It!
This week, Tom & Ally are joined in studio by Amy Jo McWhirt from RISE Cowley. RISE Cowley is a health-oriented coalition dedicated to improving the health of the community. Give it a listen and learn all about their vital work in Cowley County!
To learn more about RISE Cowley, visit www.RISECowley.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

Time for another episode of our podcast, For The Health Of It!
This week, Tom & Ally are joined in studio by John Costello from the Retainworks Program. This program assists in helping people return to work after injury or illness. Give it a listen and learn all about this vital program!
For more information about the Retainworks Program, visit www.Retainworks.org or call John Costello at (316) 771-6617.
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

We’re back with a new episode of our podcast, For The Health Of It!
This week, Tom and Ally sit down for another Trail Mix episode, discussing a variety of topics including back to school month, the upcoming flu season, 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

It’s time for part 2 of our special Health & Safety Fair episode!
This episode was recorded at the Winfield Fairgrounds, where Tom & Ally set up the studio to interview some of our community partners and event attendees. Check it out and learn more about the resources available in the community as well as how we’re working hard to keep Cowley County healthy!
This week’s episode features the following guests:
Cole Henley with Cowley Moos - facebook.com/midwestmoos
Krysta Wood with Family Life Services – flsonline.net | (620) 442-1688
Amanda Conrad with CASA of Cowley County – casaofcowleycountyks.org | (620) 301-1008
Macy Collins with Resource Center for Independent Living – gaines@rcilinc.org | www.rcilinc.org | (316) 322-7853
Marsha Landis with Villa Maria & Maria Court – vmmcinc.org | (316) 777-1129
Trevor Langer with Winfield Code Enforcement – codeenforcement@winfieldks.org
Micah Fry with Cowley College Golden Tigers – (620) 441-5525 | cowley.edu/learn-at-cowley/community-education/golden-tigers
Brooke Kubik with Gentiva Hospice – gentivahs.com | 1(888) 436-8482
John Costello with Retainworks – retainworks.org | (316) 771-6617
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

We’re back with another episode! This week’s episode was recorded at the Health & Safety Fair!
Tom & Ally set up the studio at the Winfield Fairgrounds and interviewed a variety of exhibitors & attendees. Check it out and learn more about our community partners! This is part one, so stay tuned for part two in a couple of weeks!
This week’s episode features the following guests:
Maria Salas with Sunflower Health Plan – 1 (877) 644-4623 | sunflowerhealthplan.com
Tara Battreal-Sutton with Rivercross Healthcare – 1 (877) 291-9690 | rivercrosshealthcare.com
Amy Jo McWhirt with RISE Cowley – risecowley.org
Julie Fox with REACH – (620) 229-8304 | reachits.org
Emily Hedges with RISE Cowley – risecowley.org
Shane Farley with KSOK – cowleypost.com
Jason Minor with Precision Psychiatric – (785) 390-8385 | precisionpsychiatricsolutions.com
Dorita Bloyer with the Cowley County Farmers Markets – risecowley.org/farmers-markets
Robin Henderson with Eagle Nest – eaglenestinc.org
Becky Reid with the K-State Research & Extension Office – (620) 221-5450 | cowley.k-state.edu
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

We’re back with another episode! Measles is in the news, so, this week, Tom & Ally sit down to talk about the dangers of measles and what parents can do to keep their kids safe!
 
If you’re in need of immunizations, then give the Health Department a call to schedule your appointment today!
 
Interested in hearing about particular topics? Let us know by visiting the link below:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7394023/For-The-Health-Of-It-Survey

For The Health Of It is back for Season 3! This week, Tom & Ally sit down to discuss the Health Department’s 2024 Annual Report. Learn all about our accomplishments & milestones from 2024 as well as some of our plans for 2025!
 
Check the link below to read the Annual Report for yourself:
https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Health%20Department/Annual%20Reports/CCCHD%20Annual%20Report%202024%20-%20Print.pdf
 
Interested in hearing about particular topics? Let us know by visiting the link below:
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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!
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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

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