Today, Ally sits down in studio with Debi Clark of Kansas Big Brothers & Big Sisters. Give it a lesson to learn all about this program and how it connects young people with mentorships and support.

Want more information about Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters? Visit www.kansasbigs.org!

Want to be involved at the local level? Call (620) 221-7766 or email Debi at DClark@kansasbigs.org

We set up our studio at the Agri-Business Building in Ark City and interviewed a variety of exhibitors & attendees.

Check it out and learn more about some of our community partners, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, William Newton Hospital, Operation Lifesaver, and more!

This week, Ally sits in studio with Emilee Wilke and Jean Tapia to discuss the upcoming Community Baby Shower on March 28th! This event connects parents with the resources and education to help their newborns get a healthy start in life!

To learn more, visit the event page at facebook.com/events/2997700447081690

Follow the Health Department's Facebook page at Facebook.com/CowleyCountyHealth

This week, Tom & Ally are joined in studio by Amy Jo McWhirt from RISE Cowley. RISE Cowley is a health-oriented coalition dedicated to improving the health of the community. Give it a listen and learn all about their vital work in Cowley County!

To learn more about RISE Cowley, visit www.RISECowley.org.

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This week, Tom & Ally are joined in studio by John Costello from the Retainworks Program. This program assists in helping people return to work after injury or illness. Give it a listen and learn all about this vital program!

For more information about the Retainworks Program, visit www.Retainworks.org or call John Costello at (316) 771-6617.

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This week, Tom and Ally sit down for another Trail Mix episode, discussing a variety of topics including back to school month, the upcoming flu season, and more!

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This episode was recorded at the Winfield Fairgrounds, where Tom & Ally set up the studio to interview some of our community partners and event attendees. Check it out and learn more about the resources available in the community as well as how we’re working hard to keep Cowley County healthy!

This week’s episode features the following guests:

• Cole Henley with Cowley Moos - facebook.com/midwestmoos
• Krysta Wood with Family Life Services – flsonline.net | (620) 442-1688
• Amanda Conrad with CASA of Cowley County – casaofcowleycountyks.org | (620) 301-1008
• Macy Collins with Resource Center for Independent Living – gaines@rcilinc.org | www.rcilinc.org | (316) 322-7853
• Marsha Landis with Villa Maria & Maria Court – vmmcinc.org | (316) 777-1129
• Trevor Langer with Winfield Code Enforcement – codeenforcement@winfieldks.org
• Micah Fry with Cowley College Golden Tigers – (620) 441-5525 | cowley.edu/learn-at-cowley/community-education/golden-tigers
• Brooke Kubik with Gentiva Hospice – gentivahs.com | 1(888) 436-8482
• John Costello with Retainworks – retainworks.org | (316) 771-6617

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Tom & Ally set up the studio at the Winfield Fairgrounds and interviewed a variety of exhibitors & attendees. Check it out and learn more about our community partners! This is part one, so stay tuned for part two in a couple of weeks!

This week’s episode features the following guests:

• Maria Salas with Sunflower Health Plan – 1 (877) 644-4623 | sunflowerhealthplan.com
• Tara Battreal-Sutton with Rivercross Healthcare – 1 (877) 291-9690 | rivercrosshealthcare.com
• Amy Jo McWhirt with RISE Cowley – risecowley.org
• Julie Fox with REACH – (620) 229-8304 | reachits.org
• Emily Hedges with RISE Cowley – risecowley.org
• Shane Farley with KSOK – cowleypost.com
• Jason Minor with Precision Psychiatric – (785) 390-8385 | precisionpsychiatricsolutions.com
• Dorita Bloyer with the Cowley County Farmers Markets – risecowley.org/farmers-markets
• Robin Henderson with Eagle Nest – eaglenestinc.org
• Becky Reid with the K-State Research & Extension Office – (620) 221-5450 | cowley.k-state.edu

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If you’re in need of immunizations, then give the Health Department a call to schedule your appointment today!

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Check the link below to read the Annual Report for yourself:

https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Health%20Department/Annual%20Reports/CCCHD%20Annual%20Report%202024%20-%20Print.pdf

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Visit our Environmental Health page to learn more about our services:

https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/departments/PublicHealth/EnvironmentalHealth

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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

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Check the links below to learn more!

• USD 470
• Pre-K Program
• Back to School Requirements

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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

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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

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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!

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If you want to learn more about the Legacy Regional Community Foundation, visit LegacyRegionalFoundation.org

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If you want to learn more about the Community Health Needs Survey, visit RISECowley.org/HealthCounts

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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

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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

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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/

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Sources & Useful Links:

• Facts About Lead Poisoning
  • https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002473.htm
• EPA Information About Lead
  • https://www.epa.gov/lead
• Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
  • https://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

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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

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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/

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Sources & Citations:

• Ready.gov - https://www.ready.gov
• National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration - https://www.noaa.gov/
• National Weather Service - https://www.weather.gov/
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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