For The Health Of It: Cowley County

Get The Lead Out

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

Respiratory Illness Update

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

Care About Childcare

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/

Listener’s Choice

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
 

Ready Or Not

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/
 

Let’s Do Shots

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

It Flows Downhill

This week, our Environmental Health Officer, Tanner Langer, joins us in-studio to explain the Health Department’s role in protecting the water resources of 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 & Citations:
Cholera - https://www.cdc.gov/cholera/illness.html
Cholera-Vibrio cholerae infection - https://www.cdc.gov/cholera/usa/index.html
Typhoid Fever - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6953460/
Cowley County Sanitary Code - https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Health%20Department/Environmental%20Health/CowleyCounty%20San%20Code.pdf
EPA Drinking Water Regulations - https://www.epa.gov/dwreginfo/drinking-water-regulations

Food For Thought

This week, Public Health Registered Nurse Kelli Waggoner joins us in studio to discuss the ins and outs of the WIC program, including dispelling a few myths!
 
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:
USDA WIC Program - https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic
Baby Formula - https://www.walmart.com/browse/baby/baby-essentials-stock-up/5427_9004775?&adid=22222222220456692170&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=b&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=659113981882&wl4=kwd-298713157808&wl5=9024235&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjwtuOlBhBREiwA7agf1oO0UcstS423P7LUvav9jHdjr2NsiH-efxltCj-_2tRNvmRXyfcSARoCQc0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Back 2 School

Director of Nursing Karen Sattler joins us in studio as we discuss the upcoming Back to School season and what parents can do to get ready.
 
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:
US Census Data for Cowley County - https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/cowleycountykansas
CDC Vaccine Schedule: Birth Through 6 Years Old - https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdf
CDC Vaccine Schedule: Ages 7 to 18 Years Old - https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/teen/parent-version-schedule-7-18yrs.pdf

Tainted Love

In our first episode, Public Health Registered Nurse Karen Hardin stops in to talk about STIs, how they affect the community, and the ways you can 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 & Citations:
Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Dashboard - https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2021/default.htm
The State of STDs Infographic - https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/infographic.htm
State Rankings Table - https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2021/tables.htm
STIs vs STDs - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/in-depth/germs/art-20045289
Sexually Transmitted Disease Symptoms - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds/in-depth/std-symptoms/art-20047081
Incidence, Prevalence, & Cost of Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United States - https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/fact-sheets/std/STI-Incidence-Prevalence-Cost-Factsheet.html

Introduction to Public Health

Host Tom Langer introduces himself and gives a summary of what to expect from For The Health of It, the new podcast from the City-Cowley County Health Department.
 
Learn more by visiting the links below:
City-Cowley County Health Department website - https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/departments/PublicHealth
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cowleycountyhealth
Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/CowleyHealth