For The Health Of It: Cowley County

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

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

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
 
 

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
 
 

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
 
 

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
 

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
 

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

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/
 

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

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

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/

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