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
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
It Flows Downhill
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
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
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Food For Thought
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
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
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Back 2 School
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
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
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Tainted Love
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
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
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Introduction to Public Health
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
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
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!