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
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Trail Mix 3
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3 days ago
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
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Medicare Open Enrollment
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
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
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Local Partners - Head Start
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
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
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Local Partners - NAMI
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
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
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Local Partners - Extension
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
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
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Trail Mix 2
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
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
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!