For The Health Of It: Cowley County
In this new bi-weekly podcast from the City-Cowley County Health Department, we will explore important public health topics and how they influence the health of the Cowley County community.
Episodes
2 days ago
Season 2 Episode 5 - Trail Mix 2
2 days ago
2 days ago
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
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Data with ACTion
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
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
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Health Counts in Cowley County
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
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
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Bringing HOPE to Cowley County
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
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
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Annual Report
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
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
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Trail Mix
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
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
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Off To A Healthy Start
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
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/
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Get The Lead Out
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
In today's episode, Tom goes into detail about the causes and effects of lead poisoning and what you can do stay safe!
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:
Facts About Lead Poisoning
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002473.htm
EPA Information About Leadhttps://www.epa.gov/lead
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programhttps://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/default.htm
Common Sources of Lead
https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/contaminants/lead/common-sources-lead-poisoning
Kansas Department of Health & Environment - Blood Lead Information
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/913/Blood-Lead
Kansas Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1107/Childhood-Lead-Poisoning-Prevention
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Respiratory Illness Update
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
October marks the start of respiratory illness season, so in today's episode, Tom and Ally discuss the current illness landscape and the ways people can protect themselves this season.
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:
Arexvy webpage
https://arexvy.com/
Beyfortus webpage
https://www.beyfortus.com/
Sanofi Flu Vaccine webpage
https://www.sanofiflu.com/
Novavax website
https://www.novavax.com/home/usa
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Care About Childcare
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
In this week's episode, Tom and Ally are joined by Childcare Licensing Surveyor, Patty Wimmer. Today's discussion focuses on the Health Department's role in childcare in Cowley County.
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 Childcare Licensing webpage
https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/departments/PublicHealth/ChildCareLicensing
Child Care Aware
https://ks.childcareaware.org/
Kansas Department of Health & Environment(KDHE)'s Child Care Licensing webpage
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/280/Child-Care-Licensing
KDHE's Child Care Licensing Program Online Facility Compliance Search
https://khap2.kdhe.state.ks.us/OIDS/
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Listener’s Choice
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
This week, Ally interviews Tom and asks him questions from our listeners!
If you've got questions for Tom or 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
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Ready Or Not
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
September is National Preparedness Month, so, in this episode, Tom and Ally are joined by Public Health Emergency Preparedness co-coordinators Tanner and Daniel to discuss the importance of preparedness in planning for disasters.
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 & Citations:
Ready.gov - https://www.ready.gov
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration - https://www.noaa.gov/
National Weather Service - https://www.weather.gov/
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Let’s Do Shots
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
In this episode, Tom and Ally discuss the new RSV vaccines and the importance of immunizations in the prevention of illnesses.
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 & Citations:
Influenza Vaccines - https://www.sanofiflu.com/
Beyfortus RSV Vaccines - https://www.beyfortus.com/
Arexvy RSV Vaccines - https://arexvy.com/
Recombinanta DNA Technology - https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/basics/types/index.html
For The Health Of It: Cowley County
Hosted by Public Health Officer, Tom Langer, this bi-weekly podcast will focus on important public health issues and how they affect the lives of Cowley County residents. Each episode will feature a guest in-studio to help explain each topic and how the Health Department works every day to address the challenges facing the community.
Click here to let us know what topics you are interested in learning about!